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Author: Ken Johnston

5 Sheep, 1 Dog, 100,000 Chickens

April 15, 2019 Ken Johnston

A traditional Irish family was known for a lot of kids. Meet the Bryson’s, a traditional Irish family of 7…

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Posted in: Friends, Trail Angels

Air Your Linen Massachusetts

April 8, 2019 Ken Johnston

I’d like to thank the following women from across Massachusetts who responded to my public art notice for donated linens.…

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Posted in: Art, Textiles

The Black Irish of the Carribean

Ken Johnston

The celebration of the Irish diaspora today on Monserrat is the story of a proud people whose identity over time…

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Republic of Ireland

Looking back: How my interest in Irish history and identity began

April 7, 2019 Ken Johnston

One of the questions I’m frequently asked is how did I become interested and aware of Northern Ireland’s Civil Rights…

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Posted in: Fredrick Douglas, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Republic of Ireland

“Dia dhuit a chara”

April 2, 2019 Ken Johnston

“Dia dhuit a chara” (Hello, my friend) That was the opening message I received today from my Irish language teacher,…

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

I’m Not Ready – Yet

March 31, 2019 Ken Johnston

On this gorgeous day I decided I needed to walk. I mean really walk, walk with a fully loaded backpack,…

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Posted in: Preparation

Air Your Linen

March 21, 2019 Ken Johnston

Air Your Linen I’ve always loved textile art, and when I learned that Northern Ireland’s Linen Biennale is attempting to…

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Posted in: Irish Linen, Northern Ireland, Ulster

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum

March 16, 2019 Ken Johnston

A few pictures from my recent visit to Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum in Hamden, Connecticut. The museum is focused on…

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Posted in: Art, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Museum, Republic of Ireland

The Black O’Connell

Ken Johnston

As I prepare for my trip to Ireland next month to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Belfast to Derry…

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Posted in: Fredrick Douglas, Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Museum, Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland

Border Walls

March 8, 2019 Ken Johnston

Border Walls and Interfaces

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Posted in: Ireland, Irish Diaspora, Northern Ireland, Peace Walls

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