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The school, also known as the Lir, is set to open on Sept. 19 with its first class of 15 acting students.
NYT > Home Page By PATRICK HEALY 2011
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A tale of Nemedian settlers arriving to settle a beautiful green island in ancient times, and their encounters with both natural and supernatural allies and enemies (names like Dagda, Balor, Lir, Diancecht, etc are all thrown around with great energy).
January Books 5) Shakespeare's Wife, by Germaine Greer nwhyte 2009
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With its human-swan metamorphoses, The Children of Lir (versions here and here) was one of many Irish legends that entranced me in childhood.
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With its human-swan metamorphoses, The Children of Lir (versions here and here) was one of many Irish legends that entranced me in childhood.
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Mac Lir looked back, surprised for the first time.
A Sorcerous Mist Megan Arkenberg 2010
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Mac Lir stood there the whole time like a figurehead.
A Sorcerous Mist Megan Arkenberg 2010
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Mac Lir pulled out a leather pouch from inside his cloak and handed it to Quirk.
A Sorcerous Mist Megan Arkenberg 2010
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Mac Lir walked to the prow and gazed out to sea as if following a trail he could see on the water, although the fog was as thick and impenetrable as ever.
A Sorcerous Mist Megan Arkenberg 2010
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Mac Lir immediately turned back to the boat at that and put one hand firmly over his mouth.
A Sorcerous Mist Megan Arkenberg 2010
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Mac Lir looked distracted, as if concentrating hard on trying to hear a faint sound.
A Sorcerous Mist Megan Arkenberg 2010
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