Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Posted in This and That on Jun 12th, 2013
Ballybunion Beach, Co Kerry , has lost its coveted ‘Blue Flag’ designation. It is still safe to swim in the water however. Locals blame Kerry City Council for its inadequate storm work during the recent floods.
Posted in This and That on Jun 8th, 2013
An exhibition at Dublin’s Liberty Hall will highlight “A Decade of War and Revolution-1912-23” on June 15, 2013.
Posted in This and That on Jun 8th, 2013
President Obama will visit Belfast before the G8 which takes place in Enniskillen on June 17-18. This will be his first visit to Northern Ireland.
Posted in This and That on Jun 2nd, 2013
J.R.R. Tolkien took much of his inspiration for the landscape of “Middle Earth” in the west of Ireland on the Iveragh Peninsula where he regularly spent his holidays.
Posted in This and That on May 23rd, 2013
The Marble Arch Caves and Geopark in Co Fermanagh contains some of the finest natural landscapes in the region. These caves are among Europe’s finest and offers the visitor the opportunity to explore a fascinating, natural underworld of rivers, waterfalls, and lofty chambers.
Posted in This and That on May 22nd, 2013
The village of Belleek in Co Fermanagh has been the home of the famous pottery for over 150 years. Every flower and stroke is applied by hand with skill and attention to detail.
Posted in This and That on May 13th, 2013
Of the two major political parties in England, a Tory is a member of the Conservative Party. Ironically, before the late 17 Century in Ireland, a Tory was an Irish outlaw who favored killing British soldiers.
Posted in This and That on May 2nd, 2013
Actor Tom Cruise has been presented with a Certificate of Irish Heritage. His ancestors date back to the 12th Century to a Norman knight who arrived in Ireland with Strongbow, leading to the conquest of Ireland by the English.
Posted in This and That on Apr 19th, 2013
Pres. Obama will be traveling to the G8 conference in July being held in Co. Fermanagh but he will not visit the Republic at this time. He stated to PM Enda Kenny that he will visit with him later in the year.
Posted in This and That on Apr 9th, 2013
Dublin based “Sideline Productions” is seeking to film an Irish version of “Cheers” for the Irish language station TG4. If approved it will start filming in late 2013.
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