Harpist Turlogh O’Carolan
Posted in This and That on Jun 8th, 2015
Oliver Goldsmith referred to harpist Turlogh O’Carolan as “the last and the greatest of the Irish bards.”
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Brigidine Sisters Building A Spirituality Centre in Kildare
Posted in This and That on Jun 3rd, 2015
The Brigidine Sisters in Kildare have put together a project to build a spirituality centre which tells the story of St Brigid. It will use sustainable materials and techniques which will affect the wellbeing of the earth. The plan of the building is in the shape of St Brigid’s Cross.
Cork Harbor
Posted in This and That on May 31st, 2015
Cork harbor is the second largest port in the world. Sydney is first.
Co Down Trawler’s Nets Snagged
Posted in This and That on May 17th, 2015
The captain of a Co Down trawler has said his nets were snagged by a submarine, almost capsizing his boat. The British Ministry of Defence has refused to comment but suspicion lies with Russia because recently Russian aircraft have been spotted in British and Irish air space.
Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Trade Call for Rescue Action
Posted in This and That on May 16th, 2015
The Ministers for Foreign Affairs and Trade have called for urgent action to rescue the Chibok school girls and have urged the Multinational Joint Task Force to defeat the terrorist group, Boko Harem, who abducted them.
History of the Clay Pipe
Posted in This and That on May 13th, 2015
The clay pipe was originally brought from North America. It was used in the trading of goods. Sharing a pipe with the trader was a sign of welcome. It was also used as a social relaxation when there was nothing else to offer a guest.
Hyde & Yeats Search
Posted in This and That on May 12th, 2015
Douglas Hyde and W.B. Yeats in the 1890s searched the Irish past in order to create a sense of identity and self-respect for the Irish people. They set out to discover what the Irish were like before the English invasion in the 12th Century.
Yeat’s Advice to Shaw
Posted in This and That on May 2nd, 2015
On advice from Yeats, GB Shaw went to the Aran islands and wrote about life there and the western coast of Ireland.
Window Washer Finds New Occupation
Posted in This and That on Apr 27th, 2015
A former window washer Jim Osborne of Donegal has found a new occupation. He discovered he could draw on misty windows with fantastic results. His collection is called “Stormy Windows Collection” and can be viewed at www.osborneart.com
Time of the Willow Moon
Posted in This and That on Apr 21st, 2015
April 15-May 12 is the time of the Willow Moon. The willow grows best when there is a lot of rain. It is associated with healing and growth. If planted near your home, it will help to keep away danger, especially that from natural disaster such as flooding or storms.
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