Tag: Irish

  • Take a trip somewhere into forgotten Ireland

    Take a trip somewhere into forgotten Ireland

    Outdoor adventure, tasty seafood, quirky shops, ancient castles and a magical shoreline – the coastal towns and villages of Dublin Bay promise unforgettable trips out of the city. Stretching from Malahide in the north to Bray in the south, the curving coastline of Dublin Bay provides a splendid setting for a string of charming coastal […]

  • Southern Peninsulas

    Southern Peninsulas

    Foaming seas, staggering cliffs, ancient constructs – experience the awe inspiring views of Ireland’s Southern Peninsulas… FOLLOW THIS FIVE DAY JOURNEY OF DISCOVERY COVERING 303 MILES  Strike out from Tralee, and discover five impeccable peninsulas – Dingle, Iveragh, Beara, Sheep and Mizen – each with its own quirky identity. From the ancient and ethereal beauty of the […]

  • Eamonn Ceannt’s iconic pipes marked the start of the 2023 Connacht Fleadh held in Ballina on the 28th July and played a haunting part in the story of one of the lesser known heroes of 1916.

    Eamonn Ceannt’s iconic pipes marked the start of the 2023 Connacht Fleadh held in Ballina on the 28th July and played a haunting part in the story of one of the lesser known heroes of 1916.

    My Granduncle’s unwitting  part in the execution of Irish patriot and Proclamation signatory Eamonn Ceannt. For one brief spine- tingling moment; history was brought to life as the audience was held spellbound, as the plaintive tones of “The Foggy Dew” played on Ceannt’s ancient pipes by Eamonn Walsh,  filled the small courtyard as Mary Gallagher, […]

  • Test Your Irish and Canadian Lingo

    Test Your Irish and Canadian Lingo

    Language plays an essential role in understanding andconnecting with locals. We have compiled a list of popularCanadian terms. Choose the best Irish counterpart for each andsee how well you fare. Let’s get started!Test Your Irish and Canadian LingoLink to Quiz

  • Is the Irish language having a ‘moment’?

    Is the Irish language having a ‘moment’?

    Following the whirlwind success of Oscar© nominated Irish film An Cailín Ciúin, why not immerse yourself in Irish culture and language with The Trailblazery’s Scoil Scairte, or ‘Hedge School’. The online event will journey into the heart and soul of Irish culture, heritage and language. It will focus on the inspirational people and places of […]

  • Celtic Canada Spring 2022

    Celtic Canada Spring 2022
  • Saint Brigid’s Day Traditions

    Saint Brigid’s Day Traditions

    The first of February sees the feast day of one of the premier saints in the Irish tradition, Saint Brigid. Brigid is second in line to the more well Known Saint Patrick but evidence points to the fact that she may well have been higher up the scale till the patriarchal Roman Church and its […]

  • Lemon and Poppy Seed Drizzle Cake

    Lemon and Poppy Seed Drizzle Cake

    Ingredients: – Serves 8 4 unwaxed lemons 250g caster sugar 6 free-range eggs 200g ground almonds 50g chickpea flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tbsp poppy seeds The Drizzle 4 tbsp lemon juice 115g caster sugar Method: Put two of the lemons in a pot of water and bring to the boil, then simmer for […]

  • Goats’ Cheese, Potato & Bacon Soda Bread

    Goats’ Cheese, Potato & Bacon Soda Bread

    Ingredients: 175g self-raising flour 175g grated Maris Piper potato 100g goats’ cheese 1 tsp sea salt 50g pancetta lardons 2 tsp English mustard powder 2 medium free-range eggs 3 tbsp whole milk 4 scallions, chopped Method: Set your oven to 190°C. Place the flour, mustard powder and sea salt into a mixing bowl and whisk […]

  • Baked Scallops in Pastry

    Baked Scallops in Pastry

    Ingredients: – Serves 2 4 large scallops with shells 100g puff pastry, cut into 4 rounds Sauce 1 shallot, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, grated 1 tbsp fennel, finely chopped 50ml Pernod 150ml fish stock 100ml double cream tarragon flat leaf parsley ½ lemon 20g butter Method: Place a non-stick pan on to a high […]