An idyllic island off the west coast of Ireland could be the perfect purchase for anyone wanting to get away from it all – as long as they have €1,250,000 to spare. High Island, near Claddaghduff, Co Galway peers out into the Atlantic Ocean and is fascinating for both its nature and history.
Author: Pat Kehoe
Delicious Bailey’s treats to get your Valentine’s heart racing
Sweet tooths will be salivating at the thought of the latest product available from Baileys Irish Cream ahead of Valentine’s Day or any day for that matter. The famous Irish drink company have brought out a new range of chocolate and caramel sweets.
De-ice your car windscreen with Guinness…or you could just use a bag of warm water
When the snow falls and the ice grips, Des Walsh turns to booze. Guinness to be precise but he doesn’t drink it. He just pours it on his car windscreen to remove the ice. No fancy shop bought de-icers for Des. He prefers his home-made method.
Original of Irish Proclamation valued at €120k to go under the hammer
An original copy of the Proclamation of the Irish Republic is to be auctioned this weekend and could be sold for as much as €120,000. The historic document is one of few remaining copies of the Proclamation, issued by the Irish Volunteers and Irish Citizen Army during the Easter Rising.
What difficulties did your ancestors overcome to allow their kids to thrive? Discover the personal stories within your family tree
Genealogy website findmypast are offering a 30% discount on their monthly and annual subscriptions, so if you are interested in learning more about your family’s history, then this is the perfect place to start. Findmypast have millions of historical records available such as birth, death and marriage certificates, as well as military and police records.
Rose of Tralee contestant speaks movingly about her parents’ heroin addiction
A Rose of Tralee contestant has won the support of the public after speaking movingly and openly about her of parents’ heroin addiction. Carlow Rose, Shauna Ray Lacey spoke during the competition about how the drug had damaged her late father.
When horse skulls were placed beneath dance floors in Ireland
Generations of Irish dancers may have stepped their way across the stately homes of Ireland, modest country cottages and even bridges over a local river without ever realising there were horses skulls buried beneath them. In some cases, the skulls had coins placed inside them.
Win a beautiful piece of Celtic artwork
We have teamed up with the talented artists at Bealtaine Fire to give away a piece of their stunning pieces of Celtic artwork to one lucky reader. Each piece celebrates Celtic heritage in it own way, and would hang proudly on the wall in the home of any Irish family. There are plenty to choose… Continue reading Win a beautiful piece of Celtic artwork
Look cool this summer with these Celtic messenger bags
Our friends Bealtaine Fire have generously offered to giveaway one of their stylish Celtic messenger bags to one of our readers. The light shoulder bag is absolutely perfect for the summer months and there are a number of Celtic designs to choose from.
Irish Toasts and Quotes, the perfect artwork for your home
We are teaming up with our friends at Bealtaine Fire to give away a piece of beautiful artwork featuring traditional Irish toasts and quotes. Bealtaine Fire creates various stunning Celtic designs that provide the perfect backdrop for the various snippets of traditional Irish wisdom.