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Traditional Brown Soda Bread
Ingredients 250g wholemeal flour 200g plain white flour 1 teasp. bread soda, sieved 1 teasp. salt 1 egg 350ml buttermilk, approx. 1 teasp. HoneyOptional Topping: 1 tablesp. sesame seeds or pinhead porridge oats Method Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 6, 200°C (400°F). Mix the flour, bread soda and salt together in a bowl. Combine […]
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Ireland’s police force break out their dance moves
And… it’s out there – a video of the arresting dance performances of Ireland’s police force, An Garda Síochána, is lighting up social media. The dancing Gardaí have taken to scenic locations around the country to show off their moves in response to the Jerusalema Challenge craze currently sweeping the Internet. The challenge involves people around the […]
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The sounds of Belfast’s shipyard to come to life
The noise of striking metal emanating from the shipyard that built RMS Titanic has inspired ‘SoundYard’, an exciting new sound installation on Belfast’s Maritime Mile. Created from a series of lightweight metal tubes suspended from a timber structure, the SoundYard installation consists of a constellation of hanging chimes that echo and evoke the noises that […]
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Ireland’s leading Sean-nós dance artist showcases Connemara traditions worldwide under Lockdown.
World renowned dancer Emma O’Sullivan has been putting dancers through their paces during lockdown thanks to the wonder of technology! Best known for her street performance videos shared by over 20 million viewers worldwide, Emma is one of one of the many people in our creative and performing arts sector whose livelihood has been severely […]
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St Brigid’s Day, Celtic tradition and iconic Irish women
At the end of this particularly cold and gloomy winter the Irish are as eager as ever to mark the earliest signs of spring on St Brigid’s Day, 1 February. An iconic character in the culture of the nation, St Brigid was the first female and native-born patron saint of Ireland and remains a strong […]
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Achill International Harp Festival offering online tutorials for 2021!
Achill International Harp Festival are delighted to launch the first set in a new series of online tutorials for 2021. Learn a new tune or pick up some technique tips from some of Ireland’s finest harpers. The first three tutorials, available now, feature Laoise Kelly, Gráinne Hambly & Michelle Mulcahy. Tutorials are available individually (€15) […]
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Fancy the job of a lifetime on an Irish island?
The dream job of working as a caretaker on a remote island off Ireland’s famous Wild Atlantic Way is up for grabs. Two caretaking vacancies for the Great Blasket Island, which lies off the coast of County Kerry were posted on social media last week. Billy O’Connor and his partner Alice Hayes, who own four cottages and […]
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Landscapes that inspire the muse of Irish writers
Ireland’s dramatic landscape has inspired writers across the ages and continues to star in the work of the island’s contemporary novelists. From W.B. Yeats to Seamus Heaney, Joyce, Beckett and more, distinguished Irish literary figures have always employed the spectacular scenery and unique ambience of the island of Ireland in their work. And the stunning […]
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Canada invests in the expansion of New Brunswick’s Portobello Creek National Wildlife Area
The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded Canadians how important nature is to our health and well-being. By investing in conserving and restoring our natural environment, we can fight climate change, protect our iconic Canadian biodiversity, and ensure that Canadians across the country have access to nature in their communities. Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate […]
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Immerse yourself in Welsh adventures
There’s no better way to experience Wales before you visit in person than with epic virtual reality 360° videos. Filmed on location with a state of the art 360° camera rig to capture all the action. Celtic Quest Coasteering, Pembrokeshire Cardiff International White Water, Cardiff Dolphin Dive Zip World Velocity, Bethesda Image Lead – © Hawlfraint y […]