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Derry
Derry

Derry Nairn is Head Of Marketing & Sales at Vagabond Tours. A published non-fiction author, Derry holds a BA in History & Politics from University College Dublin and an MSc in Electronic Publishing from City St George's, University of London. He’s is Vagabond & Driftwood's expert on Irish history, heritage, genealogy and all things ancient.

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A couple on a boat sailing at the bottom of Slieve League cliffs

Leap Year Proposals - An Old Irish Tradition

26th February 2016
Feb 29th, according to tradition in Ireland is the day on a leap year, a women can drop down on one knee to propose.
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A high cross with visible markings and designs

Delve into the Wonders of Irish High Crosses

23rd June 2015
High crosses have become a symbol of Irelands ancient past. As the Roman Empire was crumbling in the 5th century, the Irish Celts were beginning to embrace Christianity. Putting their own stamp on the religion & in turn developing a distinctive artistic style. This style became known as insular art. A fusion of Celtic, Germanic, Anglo-Saxon & Christian art work. High cross developed as a prime example of this insular art work.
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