The Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) was a secret organisation dedicated to establishing a democratic republic in Ireland, by violent means if necessary. It staged the Fenian Rising of 1867 and masterminded the 1916 Easter Rising. The IRB was formed on St Patrick’s Day, 17 March in 1858 by the former Young Irelander, James Stephens, with… Continue reading Irish Republican Brotherhood – fighting for independence
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The Field of Boliauns – leprechauns and crock of gold
Introduction: The Field of Boliauns is one of many Irish fairy stories about humans and leprechauns meeting and attempting to outwit each other. In this short tale, Tom Fitzpatrick is out walking when he sees a leprechaun drinking beer in a hedgerow. The pleasant chat soon turns nasty when Tom realises that leprechauns often hoard… Continue reading The Field of Boliauns – leprechauns and crock of gold
Fair Brown and Trembling – Ireland’s Cinderella
Introduction: Fair, Brown and Trembling is a very popular Irish fairy story with striking resemblance to Cinderella. Versions of Cinderella exist in most cultures and can be traced back to as long ago as the 1st century BC. This Irish version tells the story of a beautiful girl called Trembling who lives with her two… Continue reading Fair Brown and Trembling – Ireland’s Cinderella
John Philip Holland – inventor of the submarine
The man who invented the United States Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine (the first military submarine of the United States was the 1775 submersible USS Turtle) was Irishman, John Philip Holland. He was born in Liscannor, County Clare in 1840. More great Irish scientists He spent his early adult life as a teacher in Limerick… Continue reading John Philip Holland – inventor of the submarine
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.
Ancestral home of Barack Obama
Tourists will soon have another attraction to visit in Ireland – the ancestral home of President Barack Obama. The President’s ancestors on his mother’s side of the family came from the tiny village of Moneygall. President Obaba visited the village in 2011 and enjoyed a pint of Guinness in the local pub.
Ireland to be ‘best small country in the world by 2016’
The Irish Taoiseach Enda Kenny has pledged to make Ireland the best small country in the world by 2016. Mr Kenny was speaking at the Fine Gael Ardfheis (annual party conference) when he addressed Ireland’s recent economic crisis and outlined his plans for the future. He said: “We will not celebrate until Ireland has reason… Continue reading Ireland to be ‘best small country in the world by 2016’
Barack Obama wishes to visit Ireland
US President Barack Obama says he enjoyed his visit to Ireland last year so much that he wants to do it all over again. He told the Irish Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, that he will be returning sometime after the Presidential Election of November 2012.
Romance of Ireland
Three American girls have been let loose in Ireland to explore the country and discover their Irish roots. It’s all part of the Gaelic Girls project. This is the view of the Romantic Girl. I’m from Maryland. Silver Spring, Maryland to be exact. I wouldn’t necessarily say that it’s Lonely Planet’s most sought after tourist… Continue reading Romance of Ireland
Obama to visit Ireland and assert his Irish heritage
Much has quite rightly been made of Barack Obama being America’s first black president but he has also been keen to assert his Irish heritage. Ok, it goes a long way back but his connection to Ireland is real. His great, great, great grandfather on his mother’s side came from Moneygall in Offaly. The cynical… Continue reading Obama to visit Ireland and assert his Irish heritage
