Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Posted in This and That on Apr 20th, 2015
The Grianan of Aileach in Co Donegal was built by Eoghan son of Niall of the nine hostages in the 6th or 7th Century. Eoghan made the site his power base giving his name to Inishshowen Peninsula or Island of Eoghan
Posted in This and That on Apr 14th, 2015
“The Bridge of Sorrows” sometimes called “The Bridge of Tears” is located at Muckish Gap, Gweedore, Co Donegal. It is so called because those leaving for America and Australia would pass this way. Thousands walked over the bridge on their way to Derry. In Irish it is called “The Crying Bridge.”
Posted in This and That on Apr 4th, 2015
In ancient Ireland after a winter of storms and grey skies, the longer days told of warm summer ones to come.
Posted in This and That on Mar 28th, 2015
Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny rebuked the Australian Prime Minister about some clumsy remarks made by him on a TV show about the Irish celebration of St. Patrick’s Day and drinking. The Taoiseach strongly rejected the image of “stage Irish” of people on St Patrick’s Day.
Posted in This and That on Mar 21st, 2015
The game of Rings is a traditional Irish game brought with emigrants to their new homes during the Great Hunger. This was a game played during the winter months while other games such as Bowls, Skittles and Horse Shoes are summer games. All ages can play together and the game of Rings was used in […]
Posted in This and That on Mar 18th, 2015
One way of getting home from the pub in rural areas in Ireland when you have missed the bus is to call emergency and say you are having a heart attack. When an attending physician called for a charge for this he was out voted because of the danger of a legitimate call.
Posted in This and That on Mar 17th, 2015
In the name of old Erin, here’s wishing you cheer, Good luck and good fortune for many a year.
Posted in This and That on Mar 16th, 2015
A road sign in Co Down raised some eyebrows. The sign directed motorists to the local cemetery and on the same sign was the directions to the recycling center.
Posted in This and That on Mar 8th, 2015
“Papist” is a derogatory term used to describe someone who supports the Pope.
Posted in This and That on Mar 7th, 2015
“Mick” is a derogatory term for a person of Irish heritage because of the first two letters of many Irish names beginning with the letters Mc.
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