There is much deliberation as to how the language shift from Irish to English occurred. 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
Updated 22 June 2026 Moore Hall is situated to the south of the village of Carnacon in Co. Mayo, lying on Muckloon Hill overlooking Lough Carra. It was once the home of George Moore and his family. The Moores were originally from Ashbrook House near Straide and were New English in Ireland and Protestant. However,… Continue reading Ireland | A Short History Of Moore Hall
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
Inchagoill Island is a small island on Lough Corrib in Co. Galway. Inchagoill comes from the Irish 'Inis an Ghaill', meaning 'Island of the Stranger'. This special island is home to a number of ancient monastic ruins, some of which date back to the 5th century. Teampall na Naoimh (Church of the Saints) and St.… Continue reading Ireland | Inchagoill Island
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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