Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
Ireland held elections on February 26th, yet no new government has been formed. What does that mean and what will happen next? Is Ireland tumbling into complete political chaos? Many Americans are confused when they hear that Ireland does not have a government. Of course, we have do have political institutions and civil bureaucracy is […]
In search of a lovely gem or two? There are mines that even the Irish can look into. Mining is no easy feat. Just imagine the patience and stamina that it takes to sift through waters with a little basket in hopes that you’ll catch a little spec of gold somewhere along the way. Or […]
Around the world, the doves might be finally crying over the death of rock star, Prince. How did this event effect Ireland, if at all? A very popular and well-known musician has passed away at an age that is surprising to many people, including the citizens of Ireland. The world seems to be in a […]
In Ireland, Mothers Day is celebrated in March, which is usually a wet and dreary month here, but in North America, mothers are feted in May, a far more colorful month. Why not celebrate with the colors of spring in Ireland? It’s just a few weeks until Mothers Day in North America. Time to start […]
History has seen many different opinions or lines of action over this issue, if you can call it that. What is your opinion on the subject? Ah, marriage, matrimony and getting engaged; they are considered life events on Facebook and rites of passage, at the very least, in some cultures. It is still commonplace for […]
What do all of these things have in common? I bet no one ever considered that this group would be bonded together by many strong forces. The Skellig Islands are a group of territories juxtaposed in the Atlantic off the coast of County Kerry. Ireland itself is a big island and it goes to show […]
Going to jail is not fun, but going to Kilmainham Gaol in Dublin is deeply moving. This historic jail is now a museum offering an intense look at the last days of the leaders of the 1916 Easter Rising and at now how the poor were criminalized. It isn’t fun, but it is profound. The […]
Estates have their special idiosyncratic that align with those in ownership. What are some of the characteristics that you think should stand out? Near the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland is County Monaghan. Many visitors who enter the country come via Dublin and County Monaghan is only about an hour and a half drive from […]
Ever find something when you weren’t even looking? It seems that donkeys needed to have their say. I never thought I’d be one to ever suggest this. I mean, in terms of adoption, the first things that come to mind are the unwanted children out there in need of help. I also think about abandoned dogs and other “domestic” animals. From […]
Is your thumb 40 shades of green? Or do you love to lounge surrounded by pretty plants? If you love gardens, Ireland has plenty of them open for visitors to come and bask in the beauty. Once upon a time, the wealthiest people in Ireland lived in elegant mansions in the country surrounded by acres […]
