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Thanksgiving Day in America

Posted in Interesting Fact on Nov 26th, 2015

In 1789, George Washington declared November 26 a day of Thanksgiving in gratitude for the creation of the United States of America.

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Trim Castle

Posted in Interesting Fact on Sep 24th, 2015

Trim in the Boyne Valley is home to Trim Castle which was featured in “Braveheart” had more ancient buildings than any other town in Ireland. Trim Castle was constructed by Hugh deLacy in the late Middle ages and has a 20 sided tower. It was built over a period of 20 years and marked the […]

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“Chronicles of Narnia” Birthplace

Posted in Interesting Fact on Aug 26th, 2015

Belfast was the birthplace of “Chronicles of Narnia” and also of its author CS Lewis.

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Dunloe Castle

Posted in Interesting Fact on Aug 20th, 2015

Dunloe Castle in Co Kerry was the stronghold of O’Sullivan Mor for 400 years after the Anglo-Normans were driven back in 1261. It was uninhabitable by the forces of Cromwell but was restored in 1665.

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AOH Memorial Dedication – August 15, 1887

Posted in Interesting Fact on Aug 15th, 2015

Ancient Order of Hibernians dedicated a memorial to the famine dead at Grosse Ile, Quebec on Aug 15, 1887.

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Island of the Lakes

Posted in Interesting Fact on Aug 7th, 2015

Valentia Island (Kerry) is called Island of the Lakes. In 1858 it was the first terminal for the Atlantic Telegraph.

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Ireland’s Golden Tenor

Posted in Interesting Fact on Aug 2nd, 2015

Frank Patterson is known as Ireland’s “Golden Tenor.” He was born in Tipperary in 1938 and gained international renown, singing for Presidents Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton.

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2014 – A Warm Year for Ireland

Posted in Interesting Fact on Jul 3rd, 2015

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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Tunnel Under Parnell Square, Dublin

Posted in Interesting Fact on Jun 13th, 2015

There is a tunnel under Parnell Square in Dublin which was used by Michael Collins during the War of Independence. The entrance is in the Art Gallery of Oliver Cornet.

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Official Languages of Ireland

Posted in Interesting Fact on May 21st, 2015

The two official languages of the Republic of Ireland are Irish and English. Ireland was almost entirely Irish speaking in the 16th Century; and even in the 17th Century some of Gaelic’s best ballad poetry was being composed and performed. The formation after Cromwell of an English upper class encouraged the widespread use of English. […]

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