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History of the Celtic High Cross and Memorial Cross
The Celtic High Cross is an almost hauntingly beautiful symbol of early Christianity and the wider Celtic cultural identity. Most commonly found in Ireland,...
The Slaying of Bridget Cleary – Brutal Murder or a Faery Killing?
The killing of Bridget Cleary has become notorious as one of the most chilling murders in all of Ireland’s history.
At the time of her...
What is the Irish Currency – Euros, Pounds and How to Spend
What is the Irish Currency? One potentially mystifying aspect for visitors to Ireland is confusion over which currency to use.
Although Ireland is one island,...
Foynes Flying Boat Museum – Celebrating Travel’s Golden Age
Foynes Flying Boat Museum in County Limerick marks a significant piece of modern Irish history.
Foynes village might not be familiar to everyone, but it...
Irish Breakfast Tea: Ireland’s Other National Drink
Stout might be regarded by many people as the most popular drink in Ireland, but the truth is that Irish breakfast tea is a...
How to Make Irish Coffee – Classic Recipe and History
You can make Irish coffee fairly easily at home. It is the perfect after dinner drink to serve to party guests.
The inaugural serving at Foynes...
Banks, ATM’s, Foreign Exchange and Credit Cards in Ireland
Planning a vacation and worried about the ATM fees in Ireland? Or whether or not you can use an American Express card to pay for...
Irish Tourism Figures Hit a New High
The Irish tourism industry has taken on board previous criticism and is experiencing a record breaking year as a result of recent changes in...
National Potato Day – Bord Bia’s New Spud Initiatives
Ireland is famous for its love of food, and what better way is there to enjoy some home-grown produce than by tucking in on...
Celtic Ogham Stones and Ogham Script
Celtic Ogham Stones are dotted across Ireland, they provide more of an insight in to our past as they bear the marks of ancient...
