Did You Know
Posted in Did You Know? on Apr 25th, 2011
The most famous song of World War I, ‘It’s A Long Way To Tipperary’ was originally titled, ‘It’s A Long Way To Connemara’ and was written by two Irish-Americans Jack Judge and Harry Williams?
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Posted in Did You Know? on Apr 22nd, 2011
Countess Markiewicz wore an Easter Lily pin in rememberance of those who died for Irish freedom during the Rising in 1916. This custom has been popular ever since.
Among Oldest Man-Made Structure in Europe
Posted in Did You Know? on Apr 15th, 2011
Newgrange, in the Boyne Valley, is among the oldest man-made structures in Europe and predates Stonehedge (England) by 1500 years. It was an important religious site and also was used for burials.
Did You Know
Posted in Did You Know? on Apr 9th, 2011
Wild Bill Cody was the son of Irish immigrants who came to America during the Great Hunger?
Climber Raises Money for St. Vincent de Paul Society
Posted in Did You Know? on Feb 4th, 2011
Since June 5 Matt Loughrey has climbed Croagh Patrick in County Mayo to raise funds for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. He plans to do this for the total of 365 days no matter what the weather.
Did You Know?
Posted in Did You Know? on Jan 28th, 2011
Catherine “Cady” Coleman is an astronaut and a traditional Irish musician. When she blasts off into outer space sometime in 2011, she will be playing Irish music on a flute that was made in the late 1890′s, given to her by the “Chieftians” Matt Malloy. Twenty-five years ago on January 28 another Irish-American Christa McAuliffe [...]
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Posted in Did You Know? on Jan 13th, 2011
A specialized kind of Celtic song form was called the “Waulking” song. It was sung by a group of people pounding or kneading wet wool treated with urine. This was to shrink and “full” the fabric.
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Posted in Did You Know? on Jan 10th, 2011
Michael Flatley can tap 35 taps per second!
Ballbriggans
Posted in Did You Know?, Interesting Fact on Dec 3rd, 2010
Balbriggan, Co Dublin was once the hosiery capital of the world. Stockings and tights were known as “Ballbriggans.”
Symbolism of Some Aran Knit Stitches
Posted in Did You Know? on Nov 15th, 2010
Cable — Represents fisherman’s rope and are wishes for safety and good luck. A cable within a cable is called a blarney kiss, representing the gift of persuasion. Diamond — Design is a wish for success, wealth and treasure for the wearer. Large diamonds within which there are bobbles represent the stoney fields. Trinity Stitch [...]
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