Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
When we think of global communications, Connemara does not usually spring to mind as a showcase of emerging technology. Connemara now enjoys a reputation as an area to get away from it all and relax free from the demands of modern life. While Galway City is famous for the Claddagh design, the area north of […]
Many readers are probably fans of the band the Wolfe Tones, but what do you know about the man the band is named for? Friday is the anniversary of his birth, so it’s a good time to learn the basics about a man who had a profound influence on the course of Irish history. For […]
