Especially for Valentine’s Day, I thought we might explore the topic of romance and the Irish. I know we are not world renowned romantics like the French and the Italians, but Ireland is a land of poets and balladeers, so we must have a romantic side too. Sending Anonymous Valentine’s Cards: When I was […]
The Most Cups Of Tea Poured In An Hour
This week at the Irish Ploughing Championships a world record has been broken. A very important world record, mind you. The Guinness Book of Records for the Most Cups of Tea Poured in an Hour now rests with the Irish. A fitting home for such a prestigious honor. As you know, we Irish love our […]
A Rose For William Butler Yeats
This year, 2015 is the 150th anniversary of the birth of William Butler Yeats, Ireland’s renowned and beloved poet. To mark the occasion the good folks at The Secret Gardens of Sligo are launching a brand new Irish rose to be named in his honor. Image Credit Why Name A Rose For Yeats: Naming […]
Living In Ireland, Then And Now
Life in Ireland has changed significantly over the past 150 years. Old images relate stories of the past to us, but have you ever wondered how specific locations in Ireland might have changed with the passing of time? In today’s post a Cork Photographer tells of his experiences in recreating some of the region’s most […]
Valentine’s Day In Ireland
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching and many of you may be curious about how Irish people celebrate this most romantic day of the year. Image Credit And here’s a little question to whet your appetite for romantic information about my fellow country men and women…. Which Irish person receives the most Valentine’s cards each […]
Ireland’s Arched Bridges
Arched stone bridges remind me of Ireland. Dotted around the countryside, they span Ireland’s many streams and rivers. I love these old bridges. They seem to tell stories of days long gone, and the many generations who passed over their arches in centuries past. Image Credit Enduring testaments to the skills of Irish and English […]
Christmas – ‘Tis The Season For Singing.
Christmas time is singing time, whether you enjoy Christmas tunes on the radio or listening to carol singers. Being able to hold a tune is truly a blessing at this time of year. Alack and alas, I was at the back of the line when tuneful vocal chords were being handed out. Image Credit To […]
Christmas Crackers
Christmas crackers were part and parcel of all my childhood Christmases in Ireland. My sisters and I loved playing with these festive, popping, paper tubes before we tucked into our Christmas dinner. On Christmas Day our place settings always included a Christmas cracker lovingly laid above our spoons. Patiently waiting to start our cracker games, […]
Memories Of Secret Coves, Hidden Steps and Pirate Queens
On the hill of Howth in north County Dublin a secret pirate cove awaits would-be explorers, daring enough to descend one hundred and ninety-nine steps carved out of the sheer cliff face. In my post today, I once again hope to take you off the beaten path, and help you discover some of Ireland’s hidden […]
Villages In North Cork – An Entertaining Video Series
Cork Videos produce short films of ordinary people, telling about ordinary things in towns and villages around County Cork, Ireland. I was delighted when Tony Kennedy, the producer of these films, e-mailed me to share his entertaining and informative amateur videos of North Cork villages. These simple films share chats with locals, images of shops, […]
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