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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Car Rental in Ireland
Renting a car Ireland really is the very best way to ensure that you are able to explore the country fully, as by doing...
The Timahoe Round Tower
The Timahoe Round Tower is surely one of the most finest historical settings in all Ireland. Standing on the site of an ancient monastery...
Weather in Ireland – Four Seasons in One Day
Influenced by the Gulf Stream, the Weather in Ireland offers everything from gorgeous sunny coastlines to dramatic windswept lush green landscapes.
The astonishing variety across...
Red Mary – The Ghost of Leamaneh Castle
According to folklore, there are any number of haunted Irish castles, but surely among the most famous of these is Leamaneh Castle. Both the...
Maureen O’Hara: Irish-American Legend
The label "icon" is nowadays used with rather more kindness than discrimination. One woman to whom it legitimately can and will be applied, however,...
Ireland’s Trickiest Faery – The Pooka
There are many supernatural beings that populate the Emerald Isle, but there are few that are more feared than the Pooka. This is not...
The Curse of the Irish Changeling
The word faery conjures up images of kindly small spirits, in tune with nature and practising benevolent enchantments. However, throughout Ireland and many other...
Irish Claddagh Ring Meaning and History
The iconic Irish Claddagh ring meaning and history has birthed one of Ireland's most legendary trinkets.
A powerful symbol of love, loyalty and friendship, this promise...
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...
