The Antrim Coast Road
Today the A2 is a major road in Northern Ireland, a large section of which is more commonly known as “The Antrim Coast Road “ because it follows the scenic coastline of County Antrim. This winding, sometimes isolated , (mostly) two-lane highway ... [... more]
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Ireland has changed considerably in the past 5-15 years, especially in her cities and villages. Her contemporary face is modern with the makeup of being part of the EU, yet its souls & roots are its people. The Irish abroad, the Irish emigrants - ... [... more]
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Weddings And Courtships In Ireland - A Book Review
Today, while the political and religious culture of the country is constantly evolving and trying to change so as to fit into the 21st century, many are still clinging to the "good old days" and the "good old ways". But many of those ... [... more]
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Thomas Moore---Irish Lyricist & Musician
In 1835 Moore was awarded a literary pension. In the same year he published “The Fudges in England“, a light satire on an Irish priest turned Protestant evangelist and on the literary absurdities of the day. Moore remained a popular writer for ... [... more]
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Newgrange, The Tomb
Newgrange is probably best known for a rather spectacular occurrence which takes place on the winter solstice, (December 21). Provided the day is clear, a natural beam of sunlight-light enters the tomb and illuminates a path to the rear of the ... [... more]
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Oscar Wilde, Ireland's Troubled Son
His very rich and dramatic portrayals of the human condition and emotions came during the height of the Victorian Era, when new and stricter morals and philosophies swept through England in the late 19th century. By the late 1800’s, the ... [... more]
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