Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
At first glance, there is not much mystery about who the Vikings who invaded Ireland were. They settled here, intermarried with the locals, had a profound influence on Irish life and left hoards of artifacts including weapons, tools and jewelry. The National Museum of Ireland has one of the best collections of Viking artifacts from […]
Current Miss Ireland, Aoife Walsh, has created a video of what she misses about the Emerald Island when she’s away. And she’s qualified, too. With three degrees from the Universities of Limerick, Cork and Dublin Miss Ireland knows all about what makes home, well, home. She starts off her sweet and humorous poem with: If […]
One of Ireland’s most mysterious and beautiful parts is often ignored by visitors. A row of beech trees that lie on either side of Bregagh Road near Ballymoney in County Antrim, known as “The Dark Hedges,” is one of Ireland’s truly gorgeous natural sites. Planted over 200 years ago, the trees were meant to add […]
Star of Miracle on 34th Street and The Quiet Man, Maureen O’Hara just celebrated her 94th birthday. To celebrate her continuing life and career, Vanity Fair conducted a tell-all interview with the Irish superstar. On her biggest regret in life, O’Hara said it was that she “didn’t sing more. Beautiful songs-not little ditties.” With comedic […]
It is a rough estimate that about fourteen percent of weddings occur in the month of September. Reasons vary from people who want to avoid the summer months that get bombarded with wedding plans and bookings to more open availability later on in the year. Also, sometimes people choose a particular month for a reason. […]
The September giveaway is now over. The winner of this month’s giveaway is Duke Monte. Congratulations Duke! And thanks to all those that took part this month. Keep checking back for the next giveaway coming very soon! We have great news for September! This month we will be giving away a Silver Claddagh Intertwining Design […]
Traveling to Ireland is a fantasy for many and the reasons why can seem pretty evident. For history buffs, Ireland is coated in historic relics from shore to shore. It almost serves an absolute certainty that wherever you stay, the lodging will most likely be one that has been there for many years before your […]
National Geographic took a trip to the Emerald Isle to capture its wide and mysterious castles. One of their favorite picks was Dungiven Castle in County Derry, now a boutique hotel popular among newly wedded couples. Castle O’Brien on Insheer, the smallest of the Aran islands, also made the list, with its ancient drystone walls and distinct […]
Lucky diver Michael O’Ruiarc from Offaly recently discovered a 3500-year-old sword in the Shannon River. O’Ruiarc uncovered the historical record while diving with the Shannonside Sub Aqua Club on a routine search and recovery exercise. Dr. Andy Halpin, a representative from the Irish Antiquities at the national Museum, confirmed the sword’s age. Though the story […]
The Irish involvement in the American Civil War is often forgotten, though the writers at Irish American Civil War are trying to change that. Through stories and historical records, the team focuses on the different effects the Civil War had on the different parts and people of Ireland. New to their efforts is the #ForgottenIrish […]
