Irish Mythology & Folklore
Irish Faerie Changeling
In Ireland, the Faerie folk are always treated with respect, but many accusations are hurled at them as well, from making crops wither to milk turning sour.
Music
Exploring the Life and Legacy of The Dubliners
The Dubliners are one of the most influential bands in the Irish folk music genre. The group is renowned for their spirited performances and authentic interpretations of traditional Irish songs.
Irish Mythology & Folklore
What Is The Wailing Irish Banshee?
Banshee (Bean-Sidhe) means ‘Faerie woman’. A Banshee is known in Ireland as a female spirit who wails outside a home to warn of the imminent death of a family member.
19th Century Period
Charles Stewart Parnell (1846 - 1891)
Charles Stewart Parnell, born in 1846 into the Irish Ascendency, was the son of John H. Parnell, an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, and his American wife Delia who was descended from the House of Tudor.
19th Century Period
Isaac Butt and the Home Rule Movement
Isaac Butt was born in the Glenfin hamlet of Cloghan in County Donegal. His father was a Church of Ireland cleric in nearby the nearby town of Stranorlar.
Food Recipes
Traditional Recipe For Hot Cross Buns On Good Friday
Hot cross buns have been a beloved part of Easter traditions for centuries. With their rich history and delicious flavor, they are perfect for the holiday season. But hot cross buns are more than just […]
Ancient Period
Discovery of Cashel Man The Ancient Bog Body
The Cashel Man is a bog body discovered in Ireland in August 2011. He is the oldest fleshed bog body to have been found anywhere and yields a radiocarbon date of BC 2141-1960. The Cashel […]
19th Century Period
James Craig 1871-1940
James Craig the 1st Viscount Craigavon was the son of millionaire James and Eleanor (nee Browne) Craig. The family was wealthy, their money coming from the distillation business.
Music
The Cranberries: Unforgettable Irish Rock Group
The Cranberries were an Irish rock band formed in 1989, known for their unique sound that blended elements of alternative, pop, and Celtic folk music. […]
19th Century Period
The Manchester Martyrs of 1867
In the aftermath of the Fenian Rebellion of 1867, the British authorities proceeded to hunt down as many of the resurgent’s it could lay hands upon both in Ireland and in Britain.
19th Century Period
The Fenian Rebellion of 1867
The Fenian Rebellion of 1867 was a result of failed attempts to invade Canada by the Irish-American branches of The Fenian Brotherhood, the movement there was severely split between the supporters of Colonel John Roberts […]
19th Century Period
William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)
William Butler Yeats, poet, playwright and Irish nationalist was born in Sandymount, County Dublin on July 13th, 1865.