Dublin is called the “Fair City” after the song ‘Molly Malone’.
The “Fair City”
Dec 23rd, 2014 by admin
Musicologist Herbert Hughes
Dec 22nd, 2014 by admin
Musicologist Herbert Hughes in the early 1900’s roamed the hills of Donegal and the Glens of Antrim collecting old folk songs. His collection can be found in the ‘Historical Songs and Ballads of Ireland’ and ‘Songs of Uladh’.
Solstice Festivals
Dec 21st, 2014 by admin
The summer and winter solstice are the oldest festivals known to man. The winter solstice this year takes place on Dec 21 at 12:11 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. This Druidic festival was called ‘Yule’ and the custom was to burn a log which was coated with flour, decked with garlands and sprinkled with cider or ale. The log had to come from your own land or received as a gift and never purchased. It was lit with ashes from the previous year’s log. This represented light being passed from one year to the next.
Homing Stone
Dec 20th, 2014 by admin
A ‘homing stone’ refers to a piece of rock that is removed from a sacred well or shrine and mysteriously returns to the place of origin.
Origin of Term ‘Emerald Isle’
Dec 19th, 2014 by admin
The origin of the term ‘Emerald Isle’ comes from a poem written by Wm. Drennan in 1795:
“When Erin first rose from the dark swelling flood,
God blessed the green island, He saw it was good.
The emerald of Europe, it sparkled and shone
In the ring of this world, the most precious stone.”
Did You Know?
Dec 17th, 2014 by admin
The Irish were the first in Europe to write grammar in their native language.
Ireland’s High Crosses
Dec 16th, 2014 by admin
Ireland’s High Crosses are called ‘Sermons in Stone’. They were designed as a sort of Bible for the poor who couldn’t read. They depict stories from the Old and New Testaments.
Ireland’s Amish-Mennonite Community
Dec 15th, 2014 by admin
Ireland’s only Amish-Mennonite community is located in Dunmore East, Co Waterford. It was founded in 1992 by American Wm. McGrath and consists of 75 members. They belong to a faction that is more open and adaptable than other Amish groups. They make use of I-pads and internet but are subject to guidelines.
The Irish Wilderness
Dec 14th, 2014 by admin
The Ozark Mountains in Missouri are called ‘The Irish Wilderness’.
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