Kilkenny is a small town in southern Ireland. It is considered the medieval capital of Ireland. Firstly, what you will definitely see is the castle. The huge majestic castle is raising up on a hill. In front of the castle…
When you come to a new country, it’s very likely that you’re keen on learning about the history of the country. Probably, the following trip, which is going to be introduced may sound weird, however, believe me it’s a good…
The Titanic, which sank on 15th April 1912, was built by the Belfast industrial company, Harland and Wolff. On board of the Titanic were many Irish, too – especially in third class and most of the crew. Today, Belfast is…
Dublin is not only a city for students and people who would like to go crazy and taste a bit of nightlife. This city is family-friendly as well. So if you just moved to Dublin with your family or in…
A meeting of the Citizens Assembly took place on Saturday the 15th at Dublin Castle where a decision was made to hold 4 meetings on the subject of restrictions set out by the constitution on abortion. After these meeting, a…
Dublin is a city with a long history and tradition and is proud of quality literature with many world-renowned writers. There are many museums, art galleries and historical buildings. Dublin is full of modern and contemporary art as well as former…
Irish culture overflows with myths and legends. If you are curious about all the old Irish stories, this article is for you. Here are the top five legends about Irish culture. Leprechauns Leprechauns are very small creatures of 2 feet.…
Irish hero, James Connolly was born in Edinburgh’s (surprise?) Cowgate area on the 5th June 1868. His parents, John and Mary, were Irish Catholic immigrants who originally came from County Monaghan. Connolly was born in deep poverty, his father worked…
Statue of Zeus at Olympia This giant seated representation of the Greek god Zeus was built by the sculptor Phidias around 435BC in the Temple of Zeus at the sanctuary of Olympia. It consisted of a wooden framework covered with…
