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There is much deliberation as to how the language shift from Irish to English occured. It has been difficult for experts to agree on an explanation as to why and how this happened. Irish has had many challenges over the centuries with the invasion of the Vikings and the Anglo-Normans. Despite this, the Irish language… Continue reading Ireland | Language Shift from Irish to English in the 19th Century
Ireland has some beautiful islands off its coast. I've been to a few but none stand out as much as Inishbofin off the coast of Co. Galway. I was lucky to visit Inishbofin on a college field trip a few years ago for an Adventure Tourism module. Of course it wasn't all fun and games… Continue reading Ireland | Inishbofin Photo Essay
I fell in love with Mainie Jellett and her work when I was given an assignment in college as part of a Modernism module. The brief was to give a ten minute presentation on an Irish modern artist and tie in what makes them a modern artist. I can't remember exactly how I came across… Continue reading Ireland | Mainie Jellett
We're a unique bunch us Irish and we like to put our own mark on things, especially when it comes to language and slang. Yes, we speak English, so we should be able to communicate easily with the other 335 million or so people who also speak English. Yet some people claim when they visit… Continue reading Language | Irishisms
N.B. Updated 08/03/25 In Dublin's fair city, where the girls are so pretty, I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone. As she wheeled her wheelbarrow through the streets broad and narrow, crying cockles and mussels, alive alive o...(I couldn't resist 😜) Dublin is one of my favourite cities in the world. There is… Continue reading Ireland | My Favourite Places In Dublin
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