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 […]
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