-
The 12 Pubs of Christmas
On the first day of Christmas my true love said to me, “Let’s go to the pub, love.” It’s a Friday evening chilled to the bone, you decide it would be a fantastic night for a pub visit. You imagine the warm and welcoming atmosphere; the pub banter, delicious comfort food and a beer to […]
-
‘I Am Galway 2020’
The Galway 2020 Bid Film….Galway’s best kept secret! For the past four months filmmaker Paula Kehoe has been working with Galway 2020 in partnership with UNESCO City of Film/Galway Film Centre, to create a specially commissioned 3 minute film. The Film was the first thing that the 10 members of the European Capital of Culture […]
-
The Jacobite
The Jacobite steam train service in the Highlands of Scotland, is provided by West Coast Railways and is arguably one of the most scenic and spectacular rail journeys in the world. The steam train service to Mallaig was re-introduced in 1984 to encourage tourism and the service was originally known as “The West Highlander”, but […]
-
A Lane in Her Name
For Toronto’s Irish community the name Peggy Delaney was, and still is, synonymous with grace, energy, class, tenacity, compassion, generosity & spirit. Although gone 6 years now, it is her lively spirit that remains with us and continues to bring a smile or make one laugh out loud in recounting stories of her. And with […]
-
Kevin Vickers, Man of Mystery
It started with neighbourhood folklore, with half-remembered stories about Patrick Pearse himself, the martyred poet-revolutionary of the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland. Could it be true that Glanmire House, the official residence of Canada’s ambassador to Ireland in Dublin, was once home to the eccentric Irish nationalist who brought the British Empire to its knees […]
-
Qristina & Quinn Bachand Ontario Tour!
West Coasters Qristina & Quinn Bachand have proven to be quinn-tessential to Canada’s contribution to the world stage, garnering a mantle-packing collection of awards and recognition that thrust them to the top of the international Celtic music world. With Qristina’s shimmering vocals and inspirational fiddling and teen Quinn’s old–soul mastery of all things stringed, this […]
-
Brexit – what does it mean for investors?
On June 23, citizens of the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union. There has been a lot of speculation leading up to and since the vote. Many of the longer-term implications of the referendum remain unclear. The process for negotiating what a UK exit may look like is just beginning. Market prices […]
-
Roast Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic Recipe by Donal Skehan
Roast Lamb with Rosemary & Garlic I love using the classic combo of garlic & rosemary to flavour lamb. An easy side dish to serve alongside the roast lamb is simply braised baby gem, with peas in white wine and thyme. In springtime, wild garlic appears all across Ireland in shaded woodland areas. It is […]
-
Renting In Toronto
Listed below are the standard landlord document requirements that are needed when applying for accommodation. Rental Application Agreement To Lease: (lease ) This will be put together as an offer by a real estate agent if working with one, or if not the landlord themselves will have their own version and they will put it […]