Category Culture

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The Harp – a Symbol of Ireland

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From early times to the end of the 19th Century Ireland is unique in having a musical instrument, the harp, as its national emblem. From antiquity to its decline in the early nineteenth century the harp was at the social…

Top Ten Irish Names for Girls

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1. Aoife (pronounced: ee-fa) This name means beautiful, radiant or joyful, and likely derives from the Gaelic word ‘aoibh’ meaning ‘beauty’ or ‘pleasure.’ In Irish mythology, Aoife is known as the greatest woman warrior in the world. She gave birth…

April’s Fool Day

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Be careful….don’t trust anyone… pay attention to everything… And expect many jokes!!!   Everyone knows that the first day of April is the date in which you can show your best sense of humor and make jokes like there is…

The Top 10 April Fool’s Day Hoaxes – vol. II

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5. San Serriffe April 1, 1977: The Guardian published a special seven-page supplement devoted to San Serriffe, a small republic said to consist of several semi-colon-shaped islands located in the Indian Ocean. A series of articles affectionately described the geography…

Dublin Anime Festival!

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The event will take place this weekend in the heart of the city centre! All the Anime’s fans will be there. And what about you? We can define “Anime” as an animation made in Japanese, but it is really more…

Potatoes, what’s else?

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The French are proud of croissants, Americans of burgers, Italian of pasta and pizza… and what about the Irish? Is there something better than potatoes in Ireland?   The traditional Irish cuisine is based generally on simple and cheap ingredients,…

Which profession drinks the most?

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The American National Institutes of Health made a research and analysed 11 millions of death cards. Here is the list of professions which representatives die most often due to alcohol diseases. Barman Cobbler Roofer Painter Handyman Chef Sailor Builder Musician…

Most popular Irish baby names for boys

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1. Conor Conor is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic name Conchobhar, a compound name composed of “conn” (wisdom, counsel or strength), “con” (hound or dog), and “cobhair” (aid). It is usually translated as “lover of hounds.” It can also…