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Daniel O’Connell Elected MP

Jul 7th, 2015 by

In July 1784 Daniel O’Connell was elected as MP from Co Cork.

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Irish Blessing

Jul 6th, 2015 by

When God sends you down a stony path
May He give you strong shoes.

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Irish Blessing

Jul 5th, 2015 by

Here’s to your roof, may it be well thatched.
And here’s to all under it, may they be well matched.

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An Irish Poem

Jul 4th, 2015 by

A family of Irish birth will argue and fight,
But let the shout come from without
You’ll see them all unite.

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2014 – A Warm Year for Ireland

Jul 3rd, 2015 by

Scientists say that 2014 was the warmest in Ireland since 1880. The average temperature had increased by 0.5 degrees since 1981.  At current rates, the temperatures are expected to rise by between 1 degree and 1.5 degrees over the next 30 yrs.

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Blarney

Jul 2nd, 2015 by

The art of Blarney set the Irish immigrant in good stead for the world of politics in America.

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Summer 2015 Newsletter

Jul 2nd, 2015 by

Get the latest news from the community groups in Northern Ireland that Conway Mill Trust supports. Simply click the link below.

Conway Mill Trust Summer 2015 Newsletter

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Boxing in Ireland

Jul 1st, 2015 by

The sport of boxing has always been a vehicle by which the poorer minority could make names for themselves.

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Shanty & Lace Curtain Irish

Jun 30th, 2015 by

Shanty Irish and Lace Curtain Irish are racist terms that were used to distinguish between respectable folk and not so respectable.

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Travelling Community

Jun 29th, 2015 by

There are approximately 30,000 members of the Travelling Community in Ireland.  They speak their own secret language named cant or gammon with their own culture and self-employment.  About half live in standard housing or serviced halting areas.

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