Archive for the ‘Things about Ireland’ Category

5 Irish fairytale castles for fairytale wedding

Friday, July 18th, 2008
Celtic Wedding Vows Every woman wants to feel like a princess on her wedding day. And while many might dream about it and never make this dream a reality it does not mean it cannot be done – there are many castles across Ireland that can serve as a perfect backdrop for a wedding.

And lets face it, if the prince is already snagged, then all you need is a castle for that fairytale wedding.

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Irish Cuisine – Adding some Celtic Influence To Your Menu

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

The world may not consider Ireland to be the centre of gourmet cuisine, but Ireland’s reputation as a force in the world of food is growing steadily. As Dublin, in particular, becomes more cosmopolitan, and swells with new business and life, the desire for refined tastes and gourmet recipes grows apace. …continue reading Irish Cuisine – Adding some Celtic Influence To Your Menu

5 quintessential Dublin tourist experiences

Friday, June 13th, 2008

Paris might be incredibly romantic and New York might be incredibly intoxicating, but Dublin has charm. And not to mention craic.

But what makes it charming, delightful and fun is not only its rich history and culture but the fact that the Irish are the friendliest people on the planet with a knack of making strangers feel at home in an instant. …continue reading 5 quintessential Dublin tourist experiences

Des Bishop - In the name of the Fada

Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008

It may seem strange to people outside of Ireland but most native Irish people cannot speak their own language, even though we’re taught it from the age of seven. I hate to admit that I’m one of those that never got to grips with the language. I learned more Spanish in one year than I did in twelve years of Irish.

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