"The Rising had failed utterly. The British, though, soon made a fateful miscalculation."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful tribute to Irish roots — it made me think about my own family’s journey.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Perfect for readers who love: ☘️ Irish and Irish-American history ☘️ Family memoirs and personal reflections ☘️ Stories of heritage, identity, and belonging Ask at any bookshop or try one of my favorites: @chaptersbookstore.bsky.social @kennysbookshop.bsky.social @omahonysbooks.bsky.social

Lynch School Professor Katherine L. McNeill is the principal investigator of an NSF-funded project that will design learning resources and tools to aid in customizing science curricula for multilingual learners. https://on.bc.edu/McNeill_NSFGrant

"The Meade family continued working the small ten-acre farm in Miltown Malbay and, taking on significant debt with a loan from The National Bank, it was purchased in 1916, '…just as the trouble was coming…' Ellen Meade later wrote." Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.

#Ireland #irishHistory #Irishfreedom ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Poignant Tribute to Family and History "This heartfelt family memoir is more than a personal journey, it’s a lens into Ireland’s troubled past and the resilience of those who lived through it..."

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In "Reflections of an Irish Grandson", author Vincent J. Quealy Jr. takes readers on a heartfelt journey through family memory, Irish history, and the lasting bonds of heritage...It’s been called “A moving tribute to Irish roots, family and the stories that shape us.”

From The American Irish Historical Society, New York, NY: "We are excited to welcome Vincent J Quealy, Jr and Cauvery Madhaven for a literary discussion of their impressive books ‘Reflections of an Irish Grandson’ and ‘The Inheritance’." Register at: form-usa.keela.co/literary-dis...

Looking for a new book series for the New Year? Take a trip to Elderwick, the small village with big secrets 🕵️‍♀️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A must for cosy crime fans" geni.us/ALittleBird 🐓 💙📚⚡

#Irish #IrishFamily #IrishHistory "She was far from all that she had known, far from all that she had cherished and still quite unwelcome in this new place which had very little regard for poor and Catholic Irish immigrants."

#Irish #IrishFamily #IrishRoots ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful tribute to Irish roots — it made me think about my own family’s journey.”

#Irish #IrishFamily "Peter, despite his youth, once thought to shield him from British mistrust, came very directly and tragically into danger." Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.

#Irish #IrishFamily "She was far from all that she had known, far from all that she had cherished and still quite unwelcome in this new place which had very little regard for poor and Catholic Irish immigrants..." Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon

#Irish #IrishFamily "My children may find here deep-rooted things..." (William Butler Yeats) Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.

#Irish #Irishhistory #Irishfamily ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Blending personal stories with vivid reflections on Ireland’s past...beautifully written memoir... amazon.com/author/vince...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From tales of immigration and perseverance to quiet moments of remembrance, "Reflections of an Irish Grandson" celebrates the courage of ancestors and the enduring spirit passed down through generations. It’s a story for anyone who has ever wondered where they come from — and why it matters.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In "Reflections of an Irish Grandson", author Vincent J. Quealy Jr. takes readers on a heartfelt journey through family memory, Irish history, and the lasting bonds of heritage. Blending personal stories with vivid reflections on Ireland’s past..."

It might have gone untold, a lonely chapter in an archive, dormant and—though full of courage and sacrifice—forever unseen. Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

On Being "Irish-ish" open.substack.com/pub/vincentq...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "It is a remarkable story coming from a family which had suffered it all. It should attract a wide readership for its authenticity and being documented so well." Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.

"It is only the stories—the personal stories—of the people in those places, on those dates, at those times which make history talk to us..." Ask for my book at any book store or find it on Amazon.

"...they burned everything in that house and ran right into ours and said they’d burn ours too…” Personal stories from Ireland's War of Independence. Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

Books may well be the only true magic. Alice Hoffman

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Both history and memoir — an emotional bridge between generations.”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "The writing feels authentic and heartfelt...it made me think about my own family’s journey.”

Robert Savage, a member of the History and Irish Studies faculty, received an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland. 🗞️ Read more in the Boston Irish Reporter ➡️ https://bit.ly/Savage_BI110725 🎥 Watch the conferring ⤵️ https://vimeo.com/1136165258

"...If suffering be the price of national freedom, then Miltown has paid more than its’ share…” My book, "Reflections of an Irish Grandson", tells the story. Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Both history and memoir — an emotional bridge between generations.”

Reader Impressions⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful tribute to Irish roots — it made me think about my own family’s journey.” “The writing feels authentic and heartfelt. You can tell it comes from a place of deep pride and reflection.” Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you cherish your Irish roots — or simply enjoy stories of faith, family, and the ties that bind us — "Reflections of an Irish Grandson" will speak to your heart. Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

Four BC faculty members participated in the Builders Artificial Intelligence Forum in Rome, joining Catholic experts to discuss #AI and how it can be used to serve the Church’s mission and respect the dignity of the human person and the common good. https://on.bc.edu/AIConf2025

Ruth Frances Long was in Chapters today signing The Book of Silver & even signed some of her beloved backlist while she was here. Magic on the page, magic in the shop. Signed copies while they last! ✨

"The ever-present tensions between the people and the Crown all remained firmly fixed in the daily life of the Irish. And, tragically, the family would come to know particular hardship and sorrow." Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

At 8 p.m. tonight I'll be talking to Dan Rea about Jennifer Lynn Fay, who vanished in 1989. Tune in to @wbznewsradio.bsky.social (📻1030 AM in #Boston) to listen...and read the story coming out soon in the @bostonglobe.com #ColdCaseFiles.

"In Reflections of an Irish Grandson, author Vincent J. Quealy Jr. takes readers on a heartfelt journey through family memory, Irish history, and the lasting bonds of heritage."

"And I still sing an old Irish lullaby—"Tora Lora Lora”—to my grandchildren, that lilting and soothing lyric I first learned at the knee of Bridget Quealy." Ask at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful tribute to Irish roots — it made me think about my own family’s journey.” Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

"In 'Reflections of an Irish Grandson', author Vincent J. Quealy Jr. takes readers on a heartfelt journey through family memory, Irish history, and the lasting bonds of heritage...this memoir captures what it means to be Irish-American..." Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “A beautiful tribute to Irish roots — it made me think about my own family’s journey.” Ask at your favorite bookshop or find it on Amazon.

Colorful squirrels are spotted, an SUV ends up in the ocean, and lizards are rescued in this edition of Blotter Tales.... www.bostonglobe.com/2025/10/26/m... via @bostonglobe.com

Ronald E. Logue ’67, MBA ’74's gift will endow the Kathleen McGillycuddy Fund for Women’s Philanthropy, named in memory of his late wife. Kathleen McGillycuddy NC'71 co-founded the CWBC and was the first woman to chair the Board of Trustees. https://on.bc.edu/3WEW9vd

There is nothing quite like the Red Bandanna Game to honor Welles Crowther '99. #NeverForget #ForWelles 🦅❤️

"Tensions were high across the whole of Ireland and surely so in Miltown Malbay...The ill-will displayed towards Crown Forces was returned aplenty to the citizens of this little town in County Clare. A deadly confrontation would soon result." Ask for my book at any bookshop or find it on Amazon.