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Did You Know?
Jan 18th, 2016 by admin
“Mulhooleyism” is a synonym for rowdy behavior.
Skellig Michael Named An Historical Site
Jan 15th, 2016 by admin
Skellig Michael, Co Kerry was named an historic site in 1996 by UNESCO, the World Heritage Site. Star Wars recently filmed there but it is likely it will not be used for the next two Star Wars. While it was being filmed, there was some damage to the steps leading to the summit. Instead, a replica will be made in a studio.
Most Popular Baby Names In Ireland 2015
Jan 14th, 2016 by admin
Most popular baby names in Ireland as recorded in birth announcements in the paper: #1 Chloe, Jack and Andrew; #2 Lucy and Lauren;
#2 Daniel and Hugo; #3 Isabel and Cian.
Priest’s Leap, Co Cork
Jan 11th, 2016 by admin
“Priest’s Leap” in Co Cork derives its name from an episode in which a priest, pursued by British soldiers, escaped by having his horse make a miraculous leap from a mountain cliff in Cummeenshrule. A rock, where the pursuit began, miraculously melted under the approaching hounds and pawmarks can still be seen.
Fastest Growing Irish Export
Jan 9th, 2016 by admin
The fastest growing export from Ireland is hair products. These include wigs, false eye lashes, feathers, pig bristles and badger hair.
What was a sweat lodge in Ireland?
Jan 8th, 2016 by admin
A sweat lodge was a low bath with walls of sod over a hill that billowed up in steam over hot stones.
What is a shligawns?
Jan 7th, 2016 by admin
A shligawns was a mussel shell that served both as a spoon and a knife at the medieval table.
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