The Blarney Stone and the Eloquence

The Blarney stone is world renowned for giving those who kiss it the gift of the gab, meaning the ability to speak well. Presumably, the word means, also, to speak well in order to gain favors. The definition of ‘blarney’ is: to influence and coax with fair words and speech without giving offense. A Queen […]

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Ireland in the Year 1977

Occasionally, we wander back in time, to visit the Emerald Isle of yesteryear… Our “Ireland in the Year…” blog posts are inspired by an Irish documentary television program, Reeling in the Years, which detailed special events, both cultural and political, from particular years in Irish history. This diverting TV show became an Irish favourite. These […]

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Ireland in the Year 1985

Occasionally, we take a trip back in time, to the Ireland of bygone days… Our “Ireland in the Year…” posts are inspired by an Irish documentary television program, Reeling in the Years, which spotlighted political happenings and cultural trends from specific years in Irish history. This popular program became an Irish sensation. To this day, […]

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Ireland in the Year 1980

Occasionally, we take a trip back in time, to the Ireland of yesteryear… Our “Ireland in the Year…” posts are inspired by an Irish documentary television program, Reeling in the Years, which highlighted political events and cultural trends from specific years in Irish history. To see our other Ireland in the Year posts, please click […]

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Ireland in the Year 1976

Occasionally, we take a trip back in time, to the Ireland of years gone by… Our “Ireland in the Year…” posts are inspired by an Irish documentary television program, Reeling in the Years, which showcased some of the most important political events and cultural trends from specific years in Irish history. To see our other […]

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Ireland in the Year 1973

Now and then, we take a trip back in time, to the Emerald Isle of yesteryear. These posts are inspired by an Irish documentary television program, Reeling in the Years, which detailed political events, cultural trends, and lots of fascinating tidbits from specific years in Irish history. To see our other Ireland in the Year […]

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