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The Shamrock Perhaps an unofficial symbol of Ireland the Shamrock has held meaning to most of Ireland’s historic cultures. Druids believed the Shamrock was a sacred plant that could ward off evil. The Celtics believed the Shamrock had mystical properties…
Less people know them than think that you are The US president. Irish people are the biggest phone internet users in the western world. A third of all web access there comes from handsets. Ireland is : the third biggest…
… remember them and tell friends after going back from Ireland. Or just surprise barmen in a pub. The River Liffey flows through County Dublin, dividing it into north and south, and flows through the center of Dublin City. The…
The highest structure in the city centre where we all meet before going to a pub or a party. To be true, I don’t like it. There is only one difference between the Spire and the next ugliest thing I’ve…
The Aran Islands (Oileáin Árann – [əlʲˈɑːnʲ ˈɑːrənʲ]) are famous for their geological formation, historical monuments and the rich linguistic and cultural heritage. On the west coast of ireland, in the mouth of Galway bay, exposed to the harsh weather…
What you don’t, but should know. Here is a list of the most surprising curiosities which will help you to understand Ireland’s capital more. 1. Dublin’s O’Connell Bridge that covers River Liffey is considered as the only bridge in the…
He was not as famous as the members of the band but his influence on what The Beatles did, is undeniable. He had produced more than 700 records of their music. Sir George Martin dies aged 90. “I have so…
Have you ever thought about why Irish people drink so much on St. Patrick’s day? Whose life do they celebrate? Here is the answer. Firstly, St. Patrick was born as Maewyn. Where? Obviously in Wales (“Oulala” – a surprised French…
There are only few countries in the world which didn’t have to fight for their independence. They are born under a lucky star but with thinner history books. In 1919, a war called the War of Independence began against…