Wildflowers of Ireland
26th May 2020
Watch out for these colourful Irish wildflowers and plants while touring Ireland
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Grace O'Malley - The Pirate Queen
6th August 2019
Our own historical expert, Derry, recounts the extraordinary life of Irish pirate queen Granuaile.
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October #MyVagabondTour Photo Competition - Win 2 Fantastic Irish Cookbooks
4th October 2018
COMPETITION CLOSED. Enter our Ireland travel photo competition to win amazing Irish craftwork. In October 2018 it was 2 Fantastic Irish Cookbooks.
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Easter Rising 1916 - The Centenary - Things to Do
15th March 2016
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.
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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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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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