Dec 26, 1601 Hugh O’Neill was defeated in one of the most important battles of Ireland. In Kinsale he awaited help from the Spanish which didn’t arrive and he was forced to retreat. He sailed to Europe several years later in what is known as the “Flight of the Earls” and Ireland was lost to the English.
Defeat of Hugh O’Neill
Dec 26th, 2015 by admin
Documents Available Online
Dec 22nd, 2015 by admin
The Irish government has announced that it will put online millions of documents relating to the Easter Rising, War of Independence and the Civil War. They will be released gradually over the next several years.
Tribute to Irish Playright Brian Friel
Dec 21st, 2015 by admin
The marquees of theatres on Broadway dimmed their lights for one minute last Tues. in honor of Irish playwright Brian Friel who died last Oct. He wrote the Tony Award winning play “Dancing at Lughnasa” and “Philadelphia, Here I Come” among others.
Folk Capital of West Ireland
Dec 20th, 2015 by admin
Galway City is the folk capital of the west of Ireland.
Mussenden Tower
Dec 17th, 2015 by admin
Mussenden Tower sits on top of the Derry Cliffs. It was the creation of the 18th Century Anglican Bishop Fredrick Harvey who built it in honor of his cousin Frideswide Mussenden who died before it was completed. Harvey allowed the Catholics to use it for Mass since there was no local church for them.
Special Screening of Star Wars in Co. Kerry
Dec 16th, 2015 by admin
“Star Wars will have a special screening in Co Kerry for the locals a day before the release of the movie to the public. Some of the scenes were shot at Skellig Michael and the Tourism Board is expecting a boost in visitors to the area.
Ennistymon
Dec 16th, 2015 by admin
Ennistymon, Co. Clare, is famous for its Cascade Walk that runs along the River Cullenagh as it dashes over slabs of rock.
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