Fergus
Born in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford / University of Limerick Graduate / Computer Programmer / Allotment Lover / Photographer / Massive Traditional Irish Music Fan / Potato Lover / Irish Mythology Enthusiast / Whiskey Collector and Connoisseur.
I built The Irish Place to share my love of the culture I grew up in. My hope is that those with Irish ancestry and can learn about their heritage... and all those planning to visit the beautiful landscapes of the Emerald Isle, with its rich and ancient culture can quench their thirst for knowledge here.
Feel free to get in touch. I read every email!
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Most Popular Irish Baby Names 2020
Ireland's Central Statistics Office has released the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2020 for Irish children with Jack retaining the top spot...
Most Popular Irish Baby Names 2018
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Symbol of Ages: The Tau Cross
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Most Popular Irish Baby Names 2019
Ireland's Central Statistics Office has released the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2019 and Jack and Emily are yet again the most...
Inland Fisheries Ireland invites women to ‘Try Fishing’
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Driving in Ireland Tips and Essential Knowledge
We have written this comprehensive guide - 'Driving in Ireland Tips and Essential Knowledge' for foreign tourists, particularly those from the US that plan...
Traveller Health – Bringing Medication into Ireland
If you're planning a trip to Ireland and rely on prescription medication that you need to take regularly, then it goes without saying that...
The Irish Banjo – Music, History and Players
The tenor banjo is a relative newcomer to the world of Irish traditional music, being around one hundred years old.
Indeed, up until as recently...
The Difference Between Scotch and Whiskey
What is the difference between Scotch and Whiskey? This is a question often asked by whiskey enthusiasts who wonder just how similar these two...
The Hunt Museum, Limerick: One of Ireland’s Must-See Museums
The Hunt Museum, situated in the heart of Limerick, has some of Ireland's best examples of art and antiquities. As one of the nation's...