Easter Rising Commemoration in St John's Newfoundland
Michael Boyle: I have lived all my adult life in Newfoundland. As a child I grew up in Ireland and went to school there and my English teacher was Seamus Heaney the famous Nobel Prize winning poet. So as a result my main interest is in the arts-especially history and drama. I have taken part in a number of local dramatic productions. I had a lead role in \u201cAll the Kings Horses\u201d by the Hibernian Players. In 2002 I had a role in Beothuck Street players Festival winning production of the \u201cThe Beauty Queen of Leenane.\u201d I am an active member of the local branch of the St John\u2019s Story Telling Circle. I have taught social studies at the elementary and high school levels and in 2002 I taught the \u201cEffective Teaching \u201ccourse to student teachers at Memorial University of St John\u2019s Newfoundland. In June 2007 I presented a paper to the Canadian Association of Irish studies meeting in St John\u2019s at Memorial University. I have written several freelance articles for newspapers in Canada and Ireland on the folklore and history of Newfoundland. My interests include the outdoors, camping, meditation, speaking Gaelic and Tai Chi. I describe myself as being \u2018Panasonic\u201d ( slightly ahead of my time). Come along on a walk and I will tell you more. I am waiting to hear from you .Call early to reserve your spot on the tour. Finally. Remember Newfoundland is not merely a place but it is a state of mind. So enjoy the journey and the real fun is being able to have a laugh.