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Celebrations & Holidays > St. Patrick's Day History of St. Patrick's Day

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The 17th of March is a date known to most throughout the world, it is ofcourse St. Patrick's Day.It's believed that St. Patrick was born in the year 385 AD. It is a myththat Patrick was Irish. He was a Briton, born in Bannavem Taburnia accordingto his Confession, but it is not known where that is, except that it musthave been... More..

Society & Lifestyle > Mythology & Folklore The legendary shamrock

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According to legend, thousands of years ago, Irish druids looked at the shamrock as a sacred plant because its leaves formed a triad. The number 3 was considered a mystical and powerful symbol in ancient Ireland, as it represented the main pagan Celtic gods Lugh (sun god), Mcmannann McLir (sea god) and Dagda ( god of the land... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The Banshees explained

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"Twas the banshee's lonely wailingWell I knew the voice of death,On the night wind slowly sailing,O'er the bleak and gloomy heath."A lot of people don't realize it, but Banshees are not the bringers of death, but rather the speakers for the soon to be dead. They sing of the deeds done by the soon to be departed, but to mortal... More..

Arts & Humanities > European History Padraig Pearse and the Irish uprising

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Late in the 19th century a child was born in the British-occupied city of Dublin. On November 10, 1879, Margaret Brady gave birth to her second baby, a healthy boy. His father, James, was an Englishman from Devonshire and was a skilled stonecarver. James worked in Dublin constructing churches which is where he met and married... More..

Arts & Humanities > History Mysteries Accounts of 'sunken cities' off the Irish coast

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For years now, I've been fascinated by accounts of 'sunken cities' off the Irish coast. I've found four so far... is there more? Is our little isle slowly being reclaimed by the sea....1*CillstifiannIn Lahinch, Co. Clare, there's a popular legend concerning the sunken town of Cillstifiann, which if seen through clear water, w... More..

Travel > Ireland Travel destinations: Newgrange, Ireland

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While there is much to see and do in the emerald isle, one location (i think anyway) is a must-see.Newgrange.An ancient mystery, Newgrange Passage tomb was built around 3,500 BC during Ireland's Neolithic period. This makes it more than 900 years older than the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, and 1,000 years more ancient than Stonehe... More..

Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Birn breac

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Birn Breac is a traditional irish bread with sultanas and raisins. Its commonly seen around halloween, but can be eaten anytime. Heres a simple recipe.2-1/2 cups Mixed dry fruit, currants, dates & raisins 1 pot Boiling black tea 1 Egg, slightly beaten 1 Mixed spice (Mixed spices: equal parts of cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, al... More..

Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Irish spiced beef

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2 kg/4 lb silverside,corned or tailend beef.1 tbsp. coarsely ground black pepper2 tsp. ground ginger1 tbsp. juniper berries, crushed1 tbsp. coriander seeds, crushed1 tsp. ground cloves3 tsp. allspice3 tbsp. dark brown sugar2 bay leaves, crushed1 small onion, finely chopped250ml GuinnessMix all the spices, bay leaves, onion an... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The beginnings of Halloween

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But as it fell out on last HalloweenWhen the seely court was riding byThe queen lighted down on a rowan bankNot far frae the tree where I wont to lieShe took me up in her milk white handAnd she's stroked me three times on her kneeShe changed me again to my ain proper shapeAnd I nae more maun toddle about the treeSamhain. All ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology The Irish goddess Brigid

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he very first day of February is a very special day on the ancient Irish calendar. It's known as La Fheile Bride, Brigid's Day. This day is a celebration of the ancient Irish goddess Brigid, and marks the start of the spring festival called Imbolc. Brigid was the Goddess of Fire, whose manifestations were song, craftsmanship,... More..

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