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Brian Boru, Queen Meabh, Danú, Fionn and Cú Chulainn!
Just a short drive outside of Dublin, these amazing wood carvings of Brian Boru, Queen Meabh, Danú, Fionn and Cú Chulainn can be seen! This tree carving project is a collaborative effort between artist Richard Clarke, Brittas Tidy Towns and South Dublin County Council. The project is due to be completed by Friday 23rd November. The characters, […]
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One of the longest standing Irish Clubs in Canada Celebrated 25 Years…
The Irish Club of Mississauga celebrated 25 years of rich history the way the Irish always celebrate, with great fun, food and entertainment. Saturday November 10 was indeed a Night to Remember. The slide show created by Tommy Porter, brought back so many memories and laughter filled the air as we shared and retold stories […]
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Ireland’s Christmas Traditions
Traditions are especially cherished at this time of year, and often in parts of the country where the past does not seem so long ago. Author Felicity Hayes-McCoy recalls some of the Christmas rituals being celebrated in her corner of west Kerry. In Ireland in the past, doors were left unlocked on Christmas Eve and […]
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Is it time for Ireland to leave the European Union?
For Ray Bassett, Ireland’s former ambassador to Canada, the answer is yes. During an email exchange with Celtic Canada magazine from his Dublin home this past October, after attending a conference in Belfast, the diplomat, who helped negotiate the historic Good Friday Agreement (GFA) of 1998, wrote that “I honestly believed the Irish government policy […]
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Send a Raven… enjoy a White Walker
Send a raven – Scotch has officially entered the realm. In collaboration with HBO® and Game of Thrones, Johnnie Walker unveiled the new White Walker by Johnnie Walker. This limited-edition Scotch Whisky is inspired by the most enigmatic and feared characters on the hit show – the White Walkers – and is here for fans to enjoy […]
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The Picture-Perfect Pint: The Guinness Storehouse Introduces The Guinness STOUTie
Next time you are visiting The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, your adventure will be even more memorable thanks to the introduction of the Guinness STOUTie, the ultimate way to make your pint your own. Launched November 1st to mark International Stout Day, a worldwide celebration of the distinctive beer style, visitors to The Guinness Storehouse were […]
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Belfast City
Culture, history and super-friendly people are what Belfast is all about. Visit here and you’ll experience a place unlike any other in Europe. This is a city that can trace its history back to the Bronze Age; a city that built Titanic; a city forging a unique food scene; and a city that dances to […]
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Higgins appears headed for first-ballot re-election as Ireland’s President
President Michael D. Higgins appears set to return to the Aras for another seven-year term. The incumbent captured 58.1 per cent of the vote in the RTE News exit poll released Friday on The Late, Late Show. These numbers are in line with other exit polls from the Irish Independent and Irish Times. If these […]
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Scotland’s Ghost Trail
With a deep and rich history, it’s little wonder that Scotland has more than a few ghost stories to tell. Over the past few years there have been over 1,100 ghost manifestations declared in Scotland*. Explore the country’s paranormal side on Scotland’s Ghost Trail. We’ve picked out 15 of the spookiest stories to get you […]
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Meet Ireland’s fearless women
As part of Climate Week, New York’s iconic Fearless Girl statue will visit Dublin’s Malahide Castle from 6 – 8 November. The inspiring art piece was placed opposite Wall Street’s charging bull statue on the eve of International Women’s Day in 2017. The little lady’s undaunted stance has become a beacon of female leadership […]