Peadar Kearney, an IRB member and the author of many popular political songs and verses, produced the text of ‘The Soldier’s Song’, working in collaboration with Patrick Heeney, who was mainly responsible for the melody. The original text was in…
You usually walk through O’Connell Street, take the bus in Pearse Street, maybe you are attending the Griffith College. But do you really know who O’Connell, Pears or Griffith are? During the long Easter Rising weekend people could enjoy…
Seven is a magic number in many beliefs and it is also the amount of the interesting facts that I’ve found about the most famous Irishman. I Alcohol in Blood Arthur Guinness was born into a family of brewers.…
The Shamrock Perhaps an unofficial symbol of Ireland the Shamrock has held meaning to most of Ireland’s historic cultures. Druids believed the Shamrock was a sacred plant that could ward off evil. The Celtics believed the Shamrock had mystical properties…
The highest structure in the city centre where we all meet before going to a pub or a party. To be true, I don’t like it. There is only one difference between the Spire and the next ugliest thing I’ve…
There are only few countries in the world which didn’t have to fight for their independence. They are born under a lucky star but with thinner history books. In 1919, a war called the War of Independence began against…
Ten facts about Ireland which will surprise you more than this title I It is very difficult to pour a perfect Guinness. A “perfect pour” should take 119.5 seconds at an angle of 45 degrees followed by a rest. After…
The Entire world is waiting for this year’s European Championships in France. Supporters are buying scarves, salesmen are counting money and gamblers are waiting to lose their money. But why exactly, this very simple sport, is so popular ? England…