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Finding the right ring to bring into an engagement can be a grueling task. There seem to be so many choices, worries about if she will like it and most of all, the overall quality of the product is a key concern when shopping around. If you are going to make a big purchase on […]
Ireland is divided into four provinces for those who are curious. The southernmost sect is known as Munster. And inside Munster itself, Ireland is broken down even further into counties. The county that has the most area to it’s name is Cork County. One could say that Cork County has a great collection of anything […]
Easter is just around the corner, and in Ireland we have two holidays at Easter. Of course there is the religious holiday celebrated by a bunny delivering chocolate, and there is also the anniversary of the 1916 Easter Uprising – the event that sparked the last stage of the fight for an independent Irish republic. […]
At this time, Ireland has a huge leg up in the food industry. This has never really been the case in previous years. More recently, attention has focused on the avenues Ireland has as easy access to premium foods and why the republic should be maximizing them. The first obvious point is that Ireland is […]
It is officially spring time! This means that the weather is finally starting to warm up and now many athletes can take their activities to the outdoors. Those looking for a sport that is truly Irish to keep them occupied, expect to look no further than hurling. Hurling is quite an impressive sport that takes […]
Driving along the M8 motorway from Dublin down to Cork, it is impossible not to notice the amazing Rock of Cashel as you pass through County Tipperary. There should honestly be a warning sign because the towering beauty is extremely distracting for drivers! This is a sight not to be missed, and unsurprisingly it is […]
St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone. Now that the revelry is over, where do we look to get a glimpse of his legend? Without much hesitation, it can become quite clear where our memories of St. Patrick lie. In fact, in the heart of Dublin remains a shining reminder. This, of course, is St. Patrick’s […]
Ireland has dozens of towers that date back to possibly as early as 4 A.D. These architectural gems have left many puzzled as to why they were built and who exactly used them. It seems that many originally believed that they were refuges for monks who might need to flee in a moment of panic […]
Ireland’s rich cultural heritage has many faces cheerful shamrocks to heart-searing ballads, from the ancient stone carvings at Newgrange to the intricate illuminated lettering of the Book of Kells, from rolling green hills dotted with sheep to pints of stout, not to mention the faces of so many literary giants. But the biggest one at […]
This is the day for St. Patrick. Many people pause in celebration, make time to visit more festive activities and almost everyone tries to incorporate something green into their routine. Younger people tend to think of this holiday as a day to party and celebrate, but ironically it is a very religious celebration in spirit. […]
