The Inishowen Peninsula lies between Lough Swilly and Lough Foyle. It is the northernmost point of Ireland. There are beautiful sandy beaches along the shore and inland there is a mountain region of great beauty. Its most famous historic spot is the Grianan of Ailleach or Stone Place of the Sin.
Inishowen Peninsula
Aug 19th, 2015 by admin
AOH Memorial Dedication – August 15, 1887
Aug 15th, 2015 by admin
Ancient Order of Hibernians dedicated a memorial to the famine dead at Grosse Ile, Quebec on Aug 15, 1887.
This Date in Irish History
Aug 12th, 2015 by admin
Aug 12, 1690 Patrick Sarsfield troops attack and destroy the Williamite seige train at Ballyneetty Castle, Limerick.
A Pub Sign in Cork
Aug 11th, 2015 by admin
Sign at the ‘Hibernian’ pub in Cork: “For those who drink to forget, please pay in advance.”
Annual Puck Fair
Aug 10th, 2015 by admin
The annual Puck Fair is held on Aug 10, 11, 12 in Killorglin, Co Kerry when a goat is chosen to be King of the fair. The theory being that in the time of Oliver Cromwell when his “Roundheads” were pillaging they came upon a herd of goats. The herd dispensed and all ran into the mountains except one who escaped to the town. When the townspeople saw the exhausted goat they knew there was danger and they prepared for the attack. To honor the goat they decided to hold a festival. A young girl is chosen” queen” and she crowns the goat “King” on the last day of the fair .
St. Colmcille’s House
Aug 8th, 2015 by admin
St. Colmcille’s House (Meath) is an ancient stoned roofed oratory which is believed to have been the place where most of the Book of Kells was written. The upper floor has a window oriented to focus sunlight onto the writing table. St. Colmcille’s bed was also there until it was stolen in the 1950’s. It was a large heavy stone slab. In 1007 the Book of Kells was also stolen but eventually found in a nearby bog. It stayed in Kells until 1654 when it was sent to Dublin for safekeeping.
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