Category Archives: Irish History

Feile Brian Boru

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Feile Brian Boru, 3rd to 6th July, forms part of the millennium celebrations in honour of Irish legend Brian Boru and the Battle of Clontarf which took place back in 1014. Continue reading →

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Waterford City celebrates its 1100th birthday

Posted on May 9, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Waterford City will celebrate 1100 years since its foundation by the Vikings in 914 AD and will be celebrating all year round holding many festivals. Continue reading →

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Battle of Clontarf celebrated with two Irish stamps

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The Irish postal service, An Post, is planning to signify the celebrations to mark the 1,000th anniversary of the historic Battle of Clontarf by issuing a set of two stamps which will soon become coveted collectors items. Continue reading →

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Irish/UK relations grow stronger following President Higgins’ State Visit

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

The success of the Queen’s tour of Ireland, a visit by her Irish counterpart was always in the works and last week was the turn of our own President Michael D Higgins to pay a historic four day State Visit to the UK. Continue reading →

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‘Pilgrim Paths’ Ireland’s answer to Camino de Santiago

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

For those who are familiar with Camino de Santiago will know about its religious history, beautiful scenery and popularity for drawing tourists. For those who aren’t familiar, Camino de Santiago is an ancient path in northern Spain where Santo Iago … Continue reading →

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World set to go green once more for St Patrick’s Day

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Operation Global Greening sees many of the worlds most noted landmarks and buildings temporarily glow literally green, with an emerald green light on St. Patrick’s Day. Continue reading →

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Some Irish hidden gems to visit in 2014

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

There is so much to explore and discover on Emerald Isle with plenty of hidden gems which would provide visitors with the quintessential Irish experience. Continue reading →

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Five interesting facts you might not know about Ireland

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Before visiting the Ireland here are a five interesting facts that might help you while you soak up the full Irish experience and mingling with the locals. Continue reading →

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Storms reveal Irish archaeological treasures from the Neolithic period

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

Stormy weather has exposed archaeological treasures dating back to the Neolithic period on Connemara’s Omey island off the west coast of Ireland. Continue reading →

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New owners for Elizabeth Fort in Cork City

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Seamus O'Murchu

One of Cork City’s most historic site’s has finally been handed over by the Irish state’s Office of Public Works (OPW) in to the possession of Cork City Council. Continue reading →

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