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Oscar Wilde, the witty wordsmith and master of satire, had a view of class and society that gleamed brighter than the shiniest monocle at a high-society ball. Picture a Victorian era where the upper crust dined on fancy delicacies while the rest of society pondered the joys of rationed tea biscuits. In the midst of… Continue reading Oscar Wilde quotes on class and society

Young men want to be faithful and are not; old men want to be faithless and cannot. * * * It is only the modern that ever becomes old-fashioned. * * * The old believe everything, the middle-aged suspect everything, the young know everything. * * * Children begin by loving their parents; after a… Continue reading Oscar Wilde quotes on youth and age

Innisfree is an uninhabited island in Lough Gill in Co Sligo. Yeats spent much of his childhood and youth in Sligo and loved the people, the natural beauty and the folklore of the area. The Lake Isle of InnisfreeIreland’s 100 favourite poemsW B Yeats He often visited the lake with his cousin Henry Middleton. They… Continue reading The Lake Isle of Innisfree – notes and analysis

The Giant’s Causeway is considered by many to be the eighth wonder of the world and it has become a major attraction for holidaymakers. Giant’s Causeway formation Attractions in Ireland It fascinates both tourists and scientists alike, and has been declared a World Heritage Site. Scientists have shown that the Giant’s Causeway was formed by… Continue reading Giant’s Causeway – the eighth wonder of the world

George Bernard Shaw was revered as one of the intellects of his time. He was a published a respected writer as well as a speaker and campaigner for better opportunities and more rights for the lower classes. He didn’t look fondly on the rich and privileged, and when he saw the chance to make them… Continue reading George Bernard Shaw quotes on foolishness

The Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland’s most awe inspiring natural attractions. They stretch for five miles along the western coast and at their highest point, stand nearly 700 feet tall. Moher Caves and Wildlife Attractions in Ireland The cliffs regularly attract over a million visitors per year. You can see some fabulous scenery… Continue reading Cliffs of Moher – awe inspiring attraction

George Bernard Shaw hated the injustice of the class structure in society. He spent much of his life working to gain equality for all people. Many of his greatest quotes were born out of his passion to bring a better quality of working and living conditions to the masses. Here are some of the best:… Continue reading George Bernard Shaw quotes on class and society

George Bernard Shaw is one of Ireland’s most famous playwrights. He was a lover of the arts and understood the way in which the industry worked. When he first started writing novels he couldn’t get them published anywhere, but later in his life, when he was a recognised and respected writer he laughed that he… Continue reading George Bernard Shaw quotes on the Arts

George Best is widely regarded as one of the greatest soccer players of all time. He was a star player for Northern Ireland and for Britain’s most successful team, Manchester United. Best became the first “pop star” like footballer in the mid 1960s. His long hair and film star looks gained him publicity that went… Continue reading George Best quotes