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Celtic Eternal Knot

Posted in This and That on Oct 18th, 2015

The Eternal Knot traces an unbroken path without beginning or end and is characteristic of Celtic book decoration.

The Ivy Moon Season

Posted in This and That on Oct 7th, 2015

Sept 30-Oct 27 – The Ivy moon rolls in at the end of the harvest season. Ivy often lives on after the host plant dies which is a reminder that life goes on in the endless cycle of death and re-birth.

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Lace Curtain Irish

Posted in This and That on Oct 6th, 2015

“Lace Curtain Irish” refers to those who cater to English customs.

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Iveagh Gardens, Dublin

Posted in This and That on Oct 3rd, 2015

Iveagh Gardens in Dublin is a Victorian gem set just off Clonmel Street. In summer it hosts festivals and concerts.

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Old Irish Remedy

Posted in This and That on Sep 13th, 2015

Molasses mixed with butter will prevent varicose veins.

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Glenveagh National Park

Posted in This and That on Sep 5th, 2015

Glenveagh National Park, Donegal contains 24,000 acres of protected wilderness. The greatest danger to the park is the rhododendron. A constant battle is fought to control the spread of this foreign invader which kills every other plant and is poisonous to animals.

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Skellig Michael, Co Kerry

Posted in This and That on Aug 28th, 2015

Skellig Michael, Co Kerry, is home to an early Christian monastery and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Monastery Founded by St. Kevin

Posted in This and That on Aug 27th, 2015

The monastery founded by St. Kevin in Glendalough is located in the Wicklow National Park.

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Inishowen Peninsula

Posted in This and That on Aug 19th, 2015

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.

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Sean O’Faolain

Posted in This and That on Aug 6th, 2015

Sean O’Faolain is considered to be more representative of Ireland than Shaw, Yeats or Beckett. Two of his most realistic novels were “A Nest of Simple Folk” and “Bird Alone”.

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