Monthly Archives: January 2016
Dublin vs. Shannon – Which Irish Airport to Choose
When planning a trip to the beautiful country of Ireland, travel tips always come in useful because which airport to use is not always...
Grace O’Malley (Granuaile) – Legendary Irish Pirate Queen
Disparaged by her English enemies and largely overlooked by the chroniclers of her time she may have been, yet the famous Pirate Queen Grace...
Increase in Irish Whiskey Distilleries and Market Growth
Irish whiskey distilleries are rising up when just a couple of decades ago the whiskey market in Ireland was on its knees and sales...
Marking the 1916 Rising Centenary in Frongoch
When the First World War broke out over a century ago, it soon became clear that it would be necessary to build a number...
The Easter Rising of 1916
The Great Irish Famine of 1845 is regarded by many historians as a pivotal point in Irish history, and it certainly contributed to the...
Visiting the Rock of Dunamase
For lovers of Irish history and tourists visiting the area, the Rock of Dunamase, or Dún Másc, is a must-see, and is one of...
Irish Antiquities: The Longstone of Punchestown Great
The Republic of Ireland is host annually to more visitors from overseas than it has permanent residents. This astonishing statistic owes much to the...
