Sir,—GregoryAllen’s article on Carl Hardebeck in the last issue was most welcome,especially at a time when Irish vocal music enjoys such popularity. Therestoration of Hardebeck’s name and contribution should be ofsignificant interest to all contemporary students of the art form. It is ironic, however, that in crediting the editors and friends ofthe Capuchin Annual with … Read more
Sir,—I greatly enjoyed your Summer 1998edition dedicated to the 1798 rebellion. I discovered aspects new to meand interpretations which challenged my conceptions based as they wereon, In the county of Wexford those rebels did rise, All brave Orangemen they thought they’d sacrifice…. Tofind that Scullabogue barn is little known in (local) popular historyand that Church … Read more
Sir,—With reference to the article on 1798 in the North in the Summer 1998 issue, it was mentioned that the Ards men joined the insurgents from Saintfield and Ballynahinch at Creevy Rocks. A search of the Ordnance Survey map and enquiries from persons within the Saintfield, Crossgar, Ballynahinch triangle have failed to locate the whereabouts … Read more
Sir,—I am currently researching John Sweetman (1752-1826), UnitedIrishman, brewer and art collector. I am particularly interested in hisactivities as an art collector and would be most grateful to receiveany information regarding works of art from his now dispersedcollection or documents relating to him. Any help received would beduly acknowledged.—Yours, etc., REBECCA MINCH 1 Annsley Lodge … Read more
Sir,—I was very interested to read in the last issue of History Ireland of Marianne Elliott’s intention to write a book on the history of Ulster’s Catholics. Debate on this relatively neglected subject is set to be invigorated by one of the finest minds in the profession. Nonetheless, I have certain reservations. The book is … Read more