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Innismurray Island is, perhaps, the gem of the Wild Atlantic Way and is certainly a place where Wild West Irish Tours loves to bring visitors. Steve Hogan was one such visitor this…
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Early Irish society was hierarchical and divided into numerous ranks. A person’s rank was determined by his material wealth. As a person’s fortunes changed, his rank in society could also change. The class system was not rigid. Every…
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From a Massachusetts Ancient Order of Hibernians poster commemorating the 125th Anniversary of the hanging of the Manchester Martyrs. |
DOMHNAIGH --…
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Ireland is known around the world as a place of fun, with pubs, singing and dancing, and of course, that's all true. But the Emerald Isle can also be a place for tranquility and quiet beauty. A visit to Brigit's Garden, just outside Galway City, will show that serenity and introspection are also part of the Irish experience.
Brigit's Garden is a perfect stop for those who…
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Book review
"Annie's Stories," by Cindy Thompson
Tyndale House Publishers Inc.
Carol…
Added by Fr. John R. Sheehan, SJ on November 22, 2014 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments
John P. Joyce is a name that would not be familiar to most people around the world, and even in his native Ireland. Born in County Galway in 1839, Joyce was a pioneer in the development of professional baseball in the United States, and specifically in Ohio. Along with Harry…
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Growing up in north Jersey, my father was a pro at finding inexpensive things to do in Manhattan and often took my sister, Eva and I there for an…
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History, as written, is not always accurate. Revised versions of past events are often presented to support conclusions already reached - political or otherwise. Sadly, many of these revised versions are presented as fact in our school books like the discovery and conquest of…
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I just saw this on Twitter about a tour of Stephen's Green sponsored by the Little Museum of Dublin. You can watch a video here: Little Museum Video
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Newry and Mourne Museum helps the Magee family find their Irish roots
In late July, Raymond Magee from Denver, Colorado contacted Newry and Mourne Museum via Facebook enquiring…
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Well intentioned, perhaps. Educated, definitely not.
An NYC tradition since 1858, the carriage horses are regulated and well cared for. Out of the 220 Horses licensed and registered to operate, only 68 can be working at one time. This builds in rest time for all of the horses and assures that none are overworked.
Are there unscrupulous and uncaring Carriage…
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Never since the glory days of gladiators has there been so much interest in hand-to-hand combat. It hasn’t happened overnight, it is rare that an overnight sensation actually happens overnight, but Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) has passed the point of being a niche sport and is now…
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Amateur photographer George Hackney was sent to the war from his home in Belfast in 1915, taking his camera with him. The photo above was taken in 1916 in Belgium. The collection contains very impressive rare images, including surrendering German troops during the Battle…
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To lovers of history, Ireland is a land of castles and battlefields, and there are many of both in the Emerald Isle, given its contentious past. The Clontarf Castle Hotel brings the history-minded both, given its location in a renovated castle, close by the site of the important…
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Linkedin Long Form – Submission #12
The following two poems were included when I compiled my book…
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At the Irish Cultural Society meeting on November 12, 2014, Terry Golway did what great historians do — he made uncommon connections among historical facts. During his presentation, Professor Golway helped the members of his audience at the…
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In recent years, newspapers have become an increasingly useful source for genealogical research. This is due to the massive digitization projects that have been undertaken, making it easier to conduct broad searches for specific references to surnames and place…
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