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25.01.2022 Check out this recent article about John Boyle O'Reilly by author and #feniansfestival friend John Anthony Brennan. John Boyle O'Reilly Association Inc https://thewildgeese.irish/m/blogpost
23.01.2022 What a week! We’ve been celebrating the Hand in Hand Kidogo Irish Aboriginal Cultural Festival with readings, participated in the launch of Peter Murphy’s Book ‘Fenian Fear’ and attended the St Patrick’s Day March and Mass. Join a few of us for the last night of Hand in Hand at Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle from 4pm to celebrate St Patrick’s Day.
23.01.2022 Film buffs can enjoy the Irish Film Fesitival online this year - curated by Dr Enda Murray. The program is packed with award-winning dramas, documentaries, Irish-language features and comedies direct from Ireland, with no fewer than 11 Australian premieres.
20.01.2022 We are very excited to have SON performing at Kidogo Arthouse on 20 April - here's a video of her performing the new single with Mick Flannery. Tickets are onsale now at trybooking.com
20.01.2022 Join us today Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle for Fenians Readings from 12-1 and the launch of Peter Murphy's novel 'Fenian 63' at 1pm. All part of Hand in Hand Kidogo Irish Aboriginal Festival. Free events from 11am and a ticketed concert this evening. Full program at www.kidogo.com.au
18.01.2022 Members and friends welcome to join us for an in depth discussion about the Fenian Story and those who have told it. Free to members and $10 for others.
17.01.2022 Take a listen to this wonderful radio documentary produced by Irish-Australian writer and broadcaster Dr Enda Murray who retraces the voyage of the 62 Fenians on board The Hougoumont, through an examination of the "Songs of the last convict ship". Irish Film Festival Australia ABC Radio National #feniansfestival https://www.abc.net.au//songs-of-the-last-convic/12767044
11.01.2022 Last night at our AGM 10 people were elected as the committee with Margo O'Byrne as Chair. It was wonderful to welcome new people aboard and former members back. A huge thanks to all Members and supporters who came along. Sub-Committee members are always welcome to join and assist our endeavors in an area of their interest - get in touch to find out more at [email protected]
11.01.2022 Warm and Cosy Kidogo Arthouse at Bathers Beach in Fremantle, the home of many of our events over the years, is running a series of Soirees in the Large Gallery with a simple, hearty meal, singing and music. Festival favourite and Dubliner Bryan R. Dalton performs Friday nights and Sundays feature Irish Parlour Music. Join Irish musicians for a night of songs - just like being in Ireland. Book your tickets at www.kidogo.com.au/events.
08.01.2022 A big shout out and thank you to all involved with the Kidogo Irish Festival! We had a great 'Readings of the Fenians' and Children's Storytelling session with #feniansfestival members! Can't wait for next year! Lá Fhéile Pádraig!
07.01.2022 The Fenians Festival has its AGM tonight at the Norfolk Hotel, nibbles at 6.30pm, meeting starts at 7pm. Come along and meet the great team of people dedicated to commemorating the story of the 62 Irish political prisoners that arrived on the last convict ship to Australia. More committee members are very welcome - we'll explain what that involves tonight. You just need be a paid member of our Association to join. Membership is $20, and entitles you to a complimentary walking tour of Fremantle's Fenian history. Enquiries to [email protected] or see you there tonight!
06.01.2022 Join members of our group at the annual St Patrick Day Mass on Wed 17 March. We'll be wearing our branded T shirts so do come and say hello.
04.01.2022 We are proudly supportive of this festival and delighted to be invited to have our members reading from the works of the Fenians - we hope to see you there!
03.01.2022 Stay on after our Fenian Readings at Hand in Hand on Sunday 14 March for Peter Murphy's Book launch of his third novel on Fenianism in Australia 'Fenian 63'. Against a backdrop of mid-19th Century Ireland, England and Australia and interweaving real and fictional characters it is an exhilirating journey into Fenianism, convict transportation, colonialism, aboriginal culture and the savagery of men. 1-1.30pm Kidogo Arthouse Fremantle
03.01.2022 Pause for a moment dear friends and remember this day. One hundred and forty-four years ago, a young New Bedford sea captain, George S Anthony, scarcely 30 years of age, left his whaling bark Catalpa off the coast of Western Australia. With a hand-picked crew of his whalemen, he took the steering oar himself, and reached the shore south of Rockingham to meet with the brave John Breslin and the rescued Fenian prisoners. As we observe the need for physical distancing at this... time, let us remember their bravery and daring and the humanity of this young captain. He was not bound by faith or nationality to these Irish prisoners, but by his willingness to ‘do the right thing’ for these political prisoners held in bondage. This decision kept him at sea for more than a year, leaving behind a wife and child and leading his men on a secret mission to face the unknown. There will be no gathering of people this year at the Catalpa memorial site in Rockingham, but we urge each one of you, wherever you are, to take a moment to reflect on this brave act, this daring rescue, this achievement beyond what was considered possible. In this time of uncertainty, we reach out to friends all over the world, those in Ireland and in particular the people of New York who all those years ago accepted these Fenians and gave them shelter. May this story of hope and courage give you strength to overcome adversity.
