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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Medieval Wonder: The Cantwell Fada at Kilfane Church
Kilfane Church houses the astonishing Cantwell Fada.
The word Kilfane is believed to derive from Saint Pháin or Chill Pháin and the Church dates from the thirteenth...
Tobernalt Holy Well, Sligo History
Tobernalt Holy Well is one of a number of similar structures that are scattered throughout Ireland’s green and verdant countryside.
This well is found in...
The Cistercian Monastery of Mount Melleray
The original Cistercian Monastery was founded in 1098 and took its name from its location - the town of Cîteaux near Dijon.
The founding fathers...
The History of Ireland’s Second Saint, St Brigit
St Brigit is one of the best-known saints in Ireland, and regarded by many as being the country's second patron saint after the official...
Keeping in Touch from Ireland: Mobile Phone/Cell Phone Advice
Whilst in Ireland, you have three options to consider regarding keeping in touch via your mobile phone.
You can opt to use your existing cell...
The History of Ballysaggartmore Towers
Ballysaggartmore Towers were the brainchild of Arthur Keily-Ussher.
He is a man remembered more for his appallingly cruel behaviour towards his tenants during the Great...
County Cork’s Ancient Past: The Drombeg Stone Circle
Ireland's green and verdant landscape is dotted with many types of megalithic monument, with the stone circle being amongst the most impressive.
While they may...
The Bodhrán: Heartbeat of Traditional Irish Music
Over recent years, the Bodhrán has changed and evolved faster than any other Irish Traditional Music instrument.
The word 'Bodhrán' derives from the old Gaelic...
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...
