Although it can now celebrate almost a century of independence, Ireland is a country with a bit of a reputation for failed rebellions. Even the famed 1916 Easter Rising could technically be considered a failure, given that most of its…
For the majority of our lives, and the majority of history for that matter, a small group of countries have been the major influences on the people, society, and culture of the planet. This has changed through the ages of…
Even though it’s a small island with a small population in the corner of Europe, Ireland has gained quite a global reputation. People from all over the world are aware of us, even if they don’t quite know a lot…
COVID has been a major spanner in the works for our travel plans, to say the least, and continues to be. Despite things getting moving again, fluctuating cases, quarantining measures and vaccination restrictions mean it may be some time before…
Prior to Saint Patrick’s spread of Christianity to Ireland, pagan beliefs and practices reigned supreme. Celtic pagan festivals were held throughout the year, following the Sun’s cycles. The equinoxes in the spring and fall, as well as the shortest and…
Analysing the world of the mendicants and their lifestyle through a contemporary lens Mendicants were fascinating and solitary communities who possessed an ornate charm and lived by a vow of absolute poverty and dedication to an ascetic way of life.…
Bedtime stories may be a distant memory of your childhood, but in modern society, with high levels of stress, people need help falling asleep at night. Cillian Murphy has narrated such a story to lull you to sleep and help…
According to the announcements of the Irish government, public health measures and restrictions that have been applied in recent months will be eased significantly from 5 May 2021. Therefore, the demands for outdoor activities within Ireland might increase in upcoming…
Have you ever wondered how good knowledge about Ireland is around the world? I decided to ask a few people from different countries what they know about Ireland, to see how stereotyped their image of the country is. Stereotypes…