Ivy Day in the Committee Room to base a nation united. Ivy Day in the Committee Room "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" is a short story by James Joyce published in his 1914 collection "Dubliners." Taking place on election day, "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" discusses candidate Richard Tierney as people filter in and out. Ivy Day refers to the anniversary of Charles Parnell, important Irish figure and nationalist. In a committee room, Mat O'Connor, a canvasser for Richard Tierney, a candidate in an upcoming municipal election, discusses child-rearing with Old Jack, who tries to keep a fire going. Joe Hynes, another canvasser, arrives
Saints and Sinners (Young Dubliners album) Saints and Sinners (Young Dubliners album) Saints and Sinners is an album by American rock band Young Dubliners. The album was released on February 3, 2009. The album is their first effort with all original material (their previous release, "With All Due Respect", was essentially a tribute to Irish music). It features guest appearances by Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Rigler and Cindy Wasserman. The first single, "Rosie", gained considerable airplay on U.S. radio stations, as did "Buy You a Life". The band performed "Rosie" on ABC TV's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on March 17, 2009; they also appeared on the show