Ireland has been named as the fourth most desirable destination for a holiday of a lifetime by a travel magazine in the United States.
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Ireland – mythical, magical, mystical
Christy Nicholas is the author of Ireland: Mythical, Magical, Mystical – A Guide to Hidden Ireland. She has visited several times and has a deep love of the land and people. As I was growing up, my mother, like many mothers, told me bedtime stories. Some of these she read from books, such as Water… Continue reading Ireland – mythical, magical, mystical
Newgrange – Ireland’s most important monument
The ancient site of Newgrange has been named as the most important historical monument in Ireland in a National Heritage survey. The underground chamber, which is part of the Brú na Bóinne site in Co Meath, received 12% of the vote. It finished ahead of areas with striking scenery such as Glendalough and the Cliffs… Continue reading Newgrange – Ireland’s most important monument
Book by a Church of Ireland clergyman challenges traditional St Patrick story
A book by a Church of Ireland clergyman is challenging the traditional story of St Patrick and his background. It has been a long held belief that Ireland’s patron saint had come from somewhere in Britain with Wales, Scotland and South West England the most likely places of his birth.
Two Walls and a Roof…..
John Michael Cahill was born in a tiny house in a narrow alleyway. Now he has written a book about his childhood called Two Walls and Roof. It’s a wonderful story of an Irish childhood … sometimes sad, sometimes funny but always fascinating. Here he tells how he came to write it. I have always… Continue reading Two Walls and a Roof…..
Calling all O’Sullivans
Sneem tryie to Beat Guinness World Record on 16th June 2013 By guest blog writer Muireann Quill The Gathering 2013 is a series of events and festivals to celebrate Irish culture, history and genealogy. It will run all year and the message is simple calling all people of Irish heritage to come back home. Many… Continue reading Calling all O’Sullivans
Marking new wave of emigration with cups of tea
The Irish group Róisín O grew up with the mighty roar of the Celtic Tiger as Ireland’s economy went from strength. For the first time in centuries, it looked as though emigration from Ireland was at last a thing of the past. Sadly, that wasn’t the case. The recession struck, and once again young Irishmen… Continue reading Marking new wave of emigration with cups of tea
Irish soccer fans conquer the world with song
Ireland has a new set of world champions – the incredible army of fans who support the national soccer team. Last night the fans stole the show as Ireland’s footballers took on the mighty Spain – winners of the World Cup and arguably the greatest team of all time. Ireland, by contrast, were a team… Continue reading Irish soccer fans conquer the world with song
Ireland targets tourists with Irish heritage
The Irish Government is urging people to invite and entice friends and relatives around the world with Irish roots and connections to visit Ireland. They hope to attract an extra 325,000 tourists next year, a figure that would help in the country’s economic revival.
Obama’s ‘Irish homestead’ goes public
The home where US President Barack Obama’s Irish ancestors used to live has been opened to the public. The President visited the house in Moneygall, Co Offaly in May last year. His ancestors, Joseph and Phoebe Kearney and their son, Falmouth, had lived there in the 1850s before emigrating to The USA.