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"Elvis and Ireland" by Ivor Casey ~ On Amazon now A social document of #ElvisPresley's influence on Irish popular culture. A historical study of his life, impact in #Ireland & the birth of #Irish rock. ____ #Elvis #ElvisandIreland #IvorCasey @NTBreakfast @Sunshine1068fm @RTEGold

My latest article in @irelandsown1902 is my compilation of the eyewitness account of the 1916 Rising by Joseph Holloway, architect of the @AbbeyTheatre . My research brought me to the @NLIreland where I had the complex task of deciphering his hand writing from his diaries.

Tá tuairisc agam san 'An Páipéar' na seachtaine seo ar lá suimiúil a d'eagraigh Cumann Seandálaíochta agus Staire na hIarmhí ar 28 Márta i Muileann gCearr. Teideal a bhí air ná 'Scríbhneoirí na hIarmhí - na Staraithe a mhúnlaigh féiniúlacht an chontae'.

Ivor Casey's series on Elvis' movies continues with his 27th film "Speedway" (1968), co-starring Nancy Sinatra in The Easter Special 2026 of @irelandsown1902 _ #Elvis #ElvisandIreland #Elvis2026 #Speedway

Check out my latest article in the Easter Special 2026 of Ireland's Own, where I look into the strange story of Sarah Kelly and her mysterious murder in the Irish Midlands long ago. _ @irelandsown1902 #SarahKelly

An tseachtain seo san 'An Páipéar' is féidir libh m’alt a léamh ar Chluain Mhic Nóis - áit neamhda ar talamh’. A thábhacht mar áit Chríostaíochta, foghlama agus cruthaitheachta. Faigh amach cumhacht na mná a ba chúis leis an ionradh Angla-Normannach. _ #Clonmacnoise

An tseachtain seo ceiliúraimid ár n - éarlamh fireann, Naomh Pádraig. Ach cé hé Naomh Pádraig? Cén sórt áit ab ea Éire nuair a tháinig sé? Léigh m'alt an tseachtain seo san 'An Páipéar'.

An tseachtain seo, "Seachtain na Gaeilge" scríobhaim faoi logainm, Móta Gráinne Óige san 'An Páipéar'. Tá tabhacht an - mhór ag baint le logainmneacha do chultúr, stair agus féiniúlacht na hÉireann.

The St. Patrick's Day annual 2026 of Ireland's Own includes my latest article, this time on Northern Irish actor & writer Joseph Tomelty who became a playwright & stage actor before venturing into movies such as "A Night To Remember" (1958). _ #JosephTomelty @irelandsown1902

My latest article in "Ireland's Own" remembers Ireland's Maureen Delany, the Co. Kilkenny born actress & singer noted for her performances & being one of the National Theatre's big stars before she turned to movies _ #MaureenDelany #MaureenDelaney @irelandsown1902 @AbbeyTheatre

Ivor Casey's series on Elvis' movies continues with his 26th film "Stay Away, Joe" (1968) in The Valentine's Special 2026 of "Ireland's Own" ____ #ElvisMovies #ElvisandIreland #Elvis2026 #Elvis @irelandsown1902

From studying law to acting on stage to appearing in films such as "The Quiet Man" to becoming a Hollywood producer of classic shows like "Batman" & "Wonder Woman", Irish man Charles B. Fitzsimons is the subject of my latest article in "Ireland's Own". _ @irelandsown1902

This year marks Irish actor & freedom fighter Arthur Shields' 130th birthday. My latest article in "Ireland's Own" remembers the performer who went from the @AbbeyTheatre to Hollywood, appearing in "How Green Was My Valley" & "The Quiet Man". _ #ArthurShields @irelandsown1902

My 2nd article as a journalist, aged 19, published in The Sunday Independent on 17 August 2003. @Independent_ie The article covered my personal interest in the life & career of #Elvis, challenged myths & highlighted why he was one of the greatest singers. _ #Sindo #IvorCasey

From his appearances in over 100 movies including "Mutiny On The Bounty" (1962) & "Star Wars" (1977), Dublin born character actor Eddie Byrne is the subject of my latest article in "Ireland's Own" marking what would have been his 115th birthday. _ #EddieByrne @irelandsown1902

Ivor Casey's series on Elvis' movies continues with his 25th film "Clambake" (1967) in The New Year Annual 2026 of "Ireland's Own" ____ #ElvisMovies #ElvisandIreland #Elvis2026 #Elvis #Clambake @irelandsown1902

The "Ireland's Own New Year Annual 2026" features my latest article, this time marking 45 years of the classic 1980's Super-soap "Dynasty" which was one of the most glamorous & most watched TV shows of all time. _ #Dynasty #JoanCollins @irelandsown1902 @Joancollinsdbe

My latest article in "Ireland's Own" remembers Irish actor Forrester Harvey who appeared in over 100 movies, acting in a range of small to big roles including working with comedy duo Laurel and Hardy and on two occasions with Alfred Hitchcock. _ #ForresterHarvey @irelandsown1902

Coverage in @westmeathindo of my recently discovered TV commercial as the Lemon's Lady for Lemons Sweets which is the subject of a recently published book titled "The Sweetness of Lemons" by @cormacmoore & Alan Tate. The book includes reference to this advert from the late 70s.

Ireland's first Oscar winning actor, Barry Fitzgerald is the subject of my next article in the January 2026 edition of "Ireland's Eye", marking 65 years since the death of Ireland's first major movie star, who appeared in hits like "How Green Was My Valley" & "Going My Way".

Kathleen Ryan, a leading lady in some major Hollywood movies for just ten years, is the latest in my series of deceased Irish actors in the recent "Ireland's Own". _ #KathleenRyan @irelandsown1902