George Clooney, recalling his Irish ancestors, spoke about them at a humanitarian conference in Armenia recently saying, “The simple truth is all of us are products of someone’s kindness.”
Princess Charlotte’s Rattle
May 12th, 2016 by admin
Princess Charlotte has received a handmade willow rattle from Ireland for her first birthday. It was made by Ciarnan Hogan who is a master weaver.
Celtic Society – Highly Complex
May 10th, 2016 by admin
Celtic society was not primitive but rather a highly complex society. For centuries it was the most scholarly and most civilized of western Europe. And all this without a government. There was no legislature, no courts, no bailiffs, no police, no enforcement of justice.
Irish Robin Hood
May 9th, 2016 by admin
Redmond O’Hanlon was known as the Irish Robin Hood. He extorted money from the landlords to give to the peasants after he had seen his home pulled down and his family left homeless during the Cromwellian conquest in the 17th Century. He charged the landlords protection money to prevent their livestock being stolen.
Star Wars Heroine Speaks About Skellig Michael
May 8th, 2016 by admin
The latest Star Wars heroine, Rey, has said the Skellig Michael was like a “rock that just came out of the sea.”
A Taxi Company’s Generosity
May 7th, 2016 by admin
Maria Doyle received an email from her local taxi company stating she hadn’t used their service in a while and they missed her. She responded that she had 8 month twins so didn’t get out much. The taxi company, Haile, responded with a 100 Euro voucher to a restaurant and free taxi rides to and from the restaurant.
The Willow Moon Period
May 6th, 2016 by admin
Apr 15-May 12 is the time of the Willow Moon and was known to the Celts as Sailie after the Goddess. The willow is associated with healing and growth. If the tree is planted near your home it will protect you against storms and flooding. They offer protection and frequently planted in cemeteries.
National Museum of Transport
May 5th, 2016 by admin
The National Museum of Transport is located in Heritage Depot, Howth, Dublin. 60 out of 100 vehicles currently on display are from 1883 -1984.
Remembrance Wall in Glasnevin
Apr 18th, 2016 by admin
A Remembrance Wall has been erected in Glasnevin to honor not only the rebels of 1916 but also the civilians and British soldiers. It has caused controversy among the relatives of those who died who feel that it is insulting and inappropriate to have their relatives’ names next to the British. Two temporary alternative walls are being erected outside the GPO, one for the civilian dead and one for the rebels.
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