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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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...
‘May Your Thoughts Be as Glad as the Shamrocks’: A Celebration of St Patrick’s...
St Patrick's Day (in Gaelic: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is held on the 17th of March, a date widely believed to be the date of...
Hot Whiskey Recipe – Ireland’s Traditional Panacea for Winter
The traditional hot whiskey recipe uses only 4 ingredients, plus hot water and is a famous cure all for the winter months.
Known as Hot...
Colcannon Recipe: Traditional Irish Fare at Its Very Best
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, people around the globe start thinking of cooking some traditional Irish fare as part of the celebrations. There are...
Corned Beef and Cabbage: Classic Irish Fare?
St Patrick's Day is synonymous with corned beef and cabbage, isn't it? Well, in fact the answer to this question rather depends on your...
The History of St Valentine and St Valentine’s Day
The history behind the way we celebrate St Valentine and St Valentine's Day started long ago in the days of ancient Rome. Back then,...
Christmas Mistletoe: The Underlying Celtic Traditions
Almost everyone associates the beautiful mistletoe plant with Christmas. Alongside holly, it is synonymous with the festive season and is commonly associated with stealing...
