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Talking about Talking about Kate O’Brien

March 12, 2015 · by · in Biographical, History, Kate O'Brien · 14 Comments

I’m back in Santander just over two weeks now. I was in Ireland presenting a paper at the Limerick Literary Festival in honour of Kate O’Brien. Over in Limerick My session was about the book ‘Farewell Spain’ written by the Limerick writer in 1937 and I focused much of my talk on her time in Santander which […]

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1930s Santander Through Irish Eyes

March 5, 2014 · by · in Architecture, Art & Culture, Beaches, History, Kate O'Brien · 21 Comments

I get my fair share of visits from friends and family – and really enjoy seeing the city of Santander through their eyes. In fact, most of these blogposts are inspired by questions or observations from my out-of-towners. When one such visitor told me that I’d missed a great Kate O’Brien (1897-1974) Literary Weekend last […]