Monthly Archives: November 2016
Kilnaboy: Round Tower and Rare Lorraine Cross
The Medieval Church at Kilnaboy sits on an ancient site that was once a female ritual centre headed by the legendary Abbess Inghean Baoith.
The...
Angling in Ireland ‒ a guide to fishing licences and laws
When planning a fishing trip in Ireland, it is worth noting that fishing licences are required for certain types of fishing only.
Regulations state that...
Heavenly Instrument: The Irish Flute
An Irish flute is generally a simple instrument crafted from wood.
It has been played across Ireland for decades in Irish Traditional Music ensembles and...
Mellow Beauty – The Uilleann Pipes
The Uilleann Pipes are widely regarded as one of the most outstanding examples of pipes worldwide.
Largely because of their uniquely sweet and mellow tone,...
Visas for Visiting, Working, Studying or Retiring in Ireland
If you are planning a long holiday to explore all that Ireland has to offer, or are wishing to study, working or retire in...
A Little Bit of Heaven: Irish Traditional Music
Irish Traditional Music has evolved slowly and has been passed down from generation to generation largely through the oral tradition, a practice that continues...