St Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is the feast day of St. Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, celebrated each year on March the 17th on the day of his death more than 1500 years ago.
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Ireland
A Short History of Ireland – a story of two nations
Ireland’s ancient history is rich with influences from the first settlers (7000BC), Bronze Age settlers, Celts, Vikings, and Norman England. With increasing interest and military pressures from England, the Celts of Ireland had been converted to Christianity, downtrodden, and robbed to such an extent that by 1714, the Irish population owned only 7% of Irish land.
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Dublin City Guide
Situated on the East Coast of Ireland, Dublin’s roots run deep into the country and infiltrate much of history. Ireland’s official millennium was celebrated in 1988, yet it is generally agreed that settlers inhabited the area before 1088. The city was named Dublin – or “dubh linn” – after the “black pool” located where the River Poddle joined the Liffey.
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Cycling the Ring of Kerry
When travelling the South Coast of Ireland, a hike, cycle or drive through the Ring of Kerry comes highly recommended. The Iveragh Peninsula is a haven for hikers, offering exploration of the open countryside, rolling hills, mountains and beaches.
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Ireland Recipes – Baked Plaice with Herb Butter
Darina Allen cooks a traditional Irish fare – baked plaice served with salad and soda bread.The importance of good ingredients cooked simply to preserve their true flavours is paramount in Irish cuisine.Traditionally, fish and meat were mainly cooked by the gentry.
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