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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The Mysterious Past of the Labbacallee Wedge Tomb
The Labbacallee Wedge Tomb is the largest example of its type in Ireland. These megalithic structures are so called because of their shape -...
Black Pudding Part of Full Irish Breakfast Heralded as a ‘Superfood’
Fans of the Full Irish Breakfast will be delighted to learn that one of its key and most delicious ingredients, Black Pudding (or ‘blood...
Dublin vs. Shannon – Which Irish Airport to Choose
When planning a trip to the beautiful country of Ireland, travel tips always come in useful because which airport to use is not always...
Grace O’Malley (Granuaile) – Legendary Irish Pirate Queen
Disparaged by her English enemies and largely overlooked by the chroniclers of her time she may have been, yet the famous Pirate Queen Grace...
Increase in Irish Whiskey Distilleries and Market Growth
Irish whiskey distilleries are rising up when just a couple of decades ago the whiskey market in Ireland was on its knees and sales...
Marking the 1916 Rising Centenary in Frongoch
When the First World War broke out over a century ago, it soon became clear that it would be necessary to build a number...
The Easter Rising of 1916
The Great Irish Famine of 1845 is regarded by many historians as a pivotal point in Irish history, and it certainly contributed to the...
Visiting the Rock of Dunamase
For lovers of Irish history and tourists visiting the area, the Rock of Dunamase, or Dún Másc, is a must-see, and is one of...
Irish Antiquities: The Longstone of Punchestown Great
The Republic of Ireland is host annually to more visitors from overseas than it has permanent residents. This astonishing statistic owes much to the...
Ireland’s Wonderful Holy Wells
Centuries after they first started to appear, there are still many Holy Wells famed for their healing properties scattered across the British Isles. The...
