It’s that time of year when on both sides of the pond, parents have a little more pep in their step as they try to be discreet about knowing the exact number of hours until school starts and children bounce between excitement at their new school gear and seeing new friends and anxiety and dread […]
Category: Ireland
Property for Sale
Ah Ireland. It is beautiful and tranquil. It is filled with so much history that is almost hard not to absorb it all. For those who reside in the Republic, they may be used to their surroundings much like I was accustomed to the French and Spanish architecture of New Orleans from the 1700 and […]
A Plus for Irish Football
With the World Cup now officially over this year and the winner declared we can look back and appreciate such a spectacular sport and it’s presence and ability to draw competitors from all across the globe. No other venue has quite as much success as much as maybe the Olympics as the World Cup does […]
Blooming Beauty in the Burren
The Burren in County Clare is famous for its surreal rock landscape and ancient dolmen structures, but as compelling as those features are, there is another reason to love the Burren in the spring and summer. As unlikely as it seems, that rock landscape that is often compared to the surface of the moon is […]
Ever Wonder Why Ireland Is Called the Emerald Isle?
We don’t have any emerald mines, so how did Ireland get the nickname the Emerald Isle? If you’ve ever seen a photo of Ireland, especially an aerial view, the answer seems pretty obvious. Ireland is famous for rolling green hills, after all, and is said to offer 40 shades of green, which seems like an […]
Of Irish Palate
Ireland does have a unique contribution to food. Unlike other countries, most people do not travel to the Republic just for the sake of trying the cuisine. This is especially true in today’s time where so many modern staples have become commonplace in Ireland. If you want a slice of pizza or other routine meals […]
For the Love of the Setter
The setter breeds have all basically originated in Ireland. This includes the English, the Irish and the Gordon which invariably came into specifics once their individual characteristics developed. These particular dogs did certain things well such as hunting for game which was much needed in their early discovery. Whether it was just for the mere […]
Of Irish Filmology
Ireland has made numerous contributions to the world cinema over the last several decades. Some of those films stand out as notable and great indeed. The film known as “The Commitments” is perhaps the best known film from Ireland. It was released in 1991 and was a comedy based on the book by Roddy Doyle. […]
The Irish Connection to Bastille Day
Bastille Day is just around the corner, and while the July 14th French national holiday might not seem to have much to do with Ireland, history could have been very different. Marie Antoinette, the queen of France and wife of Louis XVI, had a chance to escape the guillotine and flee to Ireland. Despite a […]
Odes From Ireland
William Butler Yeats wrote: “Where dips the rocky highland Of Sleuth Wood in the lake, There lies a leafy island Where flapping herons wake The drowsy water rats; There we’ve hid our faery vats, Full of berries And of reddest stolen cherries. Come away, O human child! To the waters and the wild With a […]