A YouTube channel called ‘Videos of Irish Farming Life’ has created a great video that shows how to make a traditional Irish dish. It is a charming home-made video featuring a chef named Rosemary who talks the viewer through the process of making a dish called ‘Champ’ – which is often also known as ‘Calli’.
Author: Pat Kehoe
Participants in Easter Rising 1916
It was the subject of debate for nearly a 100 years but now we have a definitive list of names showing who really took part in the Easter Rising 1916. We also have the official figure for how many rebels were in the GPO in that momentous period of Irish history.
Irish dancing: go back to basics for our kids’ sake
Irish dancing needs to ditch all the showbiz hype, get back to its roots and let children enjoy their heritage without being put under needless pressure. That’s the verdict of Ireland Calling readers following the recent controversy over make-up, wigs, fake tans and expensive costumes.
James Daley executed for Connaught Rangers mutiny against British Army brutality
Irish soldiers were a key part of the British Army for hundreds of years up to the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922. They helped Britain win numerous battles, most famously perhaps, the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Duelling dancing priests light up youtube with their feet of flames
Michael Flatley’s status as ‘Lord of the Dance’ may be under threat, with a couple of American priests taking the internet by storm with their Irish dancing. The Rev. David Rider of Hyde Park, New York, and the Rev. John Gibson of Milwaukee, were studying in Rome when they took a break from their classes… Continue reading Duelling dancing priests light up youtube with their feet of flames
Sorry lads, no more excuses for not doing housework…these videos explain all
The image of the man who’s useless at doing household chores is a bit of an outdated cliché these days…or is it? Lots of fellahs may see themselves as Mr Modern Man doing their fair share but their partners may beg to differ.
Normal People cast take us behind the scenes across ‘inspiring Ireland’
The TV series Normal People has been wowing audiences across the world as it follows the complex relationship between Marianne and Connell through their time at secondary school in County Sligo on Ireland’s Atlantic coast and later as undergraduates at Trinity College.
Gene Kelly’s widow speaks about the star’s struggle to gain Irish citizenship – despite having an Irish grandfather
American legend Gene Kelly was one of the major stars of the golden age of Hollywood. In 1999, the multi-talented actor, singer, dancer, choreographer, director and producer was named the 15th greatest male screen legend of all time by the American Film Institute.
Discovering Irish Patriots in prison records
Niall Cullen, Findmypast The Irish Prison Registers 1790-1924 on Findmypast are an excellent source for tracing your Irish family history and provide a wealth of information about the prisoner including their name, address, place of birth, occupation, religion, education, age and even physical descriptions. The records have also become a popular record set for historians… Continue reading Discovering Irish Patriots in prison records
Incredible Celtic Cross tree formation only visible from the sky
An incredible image of a Celtic Cross can be seen from the sky above the forest in Co Donegal, with the symbol being created by different species of trees planted in perfect formation.
