Derry - Irish History Expert

Watch out for these colourful Irish wildflowers and plants while touring Ireland

Our own historical expert, Derry, recounts the extraordinary life of Irish pirate queen Granuaile.

About the Easter Rising 1916 2016 marks the centenary of the Easter 1916 Rising. An armed insurrection in Ireland during Easter week 1916. It was mounted by Irish republicans to end British rule. Starting with the reading of the Irish Proclamation of Independence by Patrick Pearse outside the General Post Office (GPO). The Rising lasted 6 days, and would result in much destruction, finally concluding with the surrender of the rebels and their subsequent executions.

Feb 29th, according to tradition in Ireland is the day on a leap year, a women can drop down on one knee to propose.

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.