Got Ireland has a faithful following of regular readers, and one was kind enough to share her list of great Irish movies, with witty commentary. From historical films about the Black and Tans, famous for attacking civilians and their property to flicks following the struggles of an Irish family emigrating to America, the list has […]
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Rare 16th Century Bridge in Wexford
An extremely rare example of a 16th century bride still stands at Tintern in County Wexford. 16 meters in length by 4.95 meters wide, the bridge was built by locally sourced stone just a short walk from the ruins of Tintern Abbey, which was built sometime in the 13th century. It is supposed the bridge was […]
Misconception of Irish Clothing
If you are to take a look at images across the Internet of Irish clothing and their historical content you will be met with a myriad of designs that strike a resemblance of the Renaissance. You will see long flowing skirts and long draping sleeves for women. Men will resemble something of a Scottish resemblance […]
Celtic Mythology: CUCHULAINN
Cuchulainn, got his name “hound of Cullan,” after slaying Cullan’s guard dog in self defense. His first claim to fame was placing a geise on himself, to take the dog’s place until a replacement was found. He then became famous throughout Ulster as being wildly handsome. So handsome, in fact, the men thought he should […]
Celtic Mythology: BRIAN BORU
Celtic mythology is stock full of strange creatures and wailing ghosts. But not all Celtic heros were Leprechauns. In fact, many of them were regular humans who surpassed normal spiritual and physical limits. Of the notable names is Brian Boru who was known as a fierce warrior, protector and king. He and his brother, Mahon, […]
What’s your Irish county? County Waterford
IrishCentral loves exploring the history and culture of every last bit of the Emerald Isle. To learn more about your home county, compare it to others or discover a new place altogether see the new series of County pages. You can discover a brief history, current attractions (both natural and man-made) and also see famous […]
Barack Obama Plaza? The Curious Tale of an Irish Rest Stop
In the small town on Moneygall, Ireland there’s a rest stop named “Barack Obama Plaza.” Now it might seem unusual that the rest stop have the same name as an acting American president. But when you hear the how the name came to be, it’s still just as unusual. When Mr. Obama was gaining political […]
The Beauty of Wexford Beaches
If you’re looking to get in the water this summer, B&B Ireland suggests the beaches of County Wexford. Whether you’re looking to lazily float in calm waters or catch gnarly waves, Wexford has what you need. The more intense waters lie near Courtown Beach, where you can enjoy “the best chips in Ireland” at a […]
Pro tips for photographing the Giant’s Causeway
Giant’s Causeway is one of Ireland’s natural gems. And it’s not just famous in there, but throughout the world. It made TripAdvisor’s list of the 10 Most Dramatic Landscapes in 2012. And it’s easy to see why. When you set your eyes upon the ongoing 40,000 basalt columns crashing into the silky waves, your hand […]
Americans and Canadians Better at Speaking Irish than the Irish?
Many Irishmen all across the nation become frustrated when trying to speak their native language. Perhaps, they could get lessons from a group of Canadians and Americans visiting Galway to brush up on their already impressive skills. Most of the participants said they learned the Irish language to connect with their ancestors, though some just […]