
Top 10 Songs of Northern Ireland
28th March 2024
Northern Ireland music rocks! Here's our top 10 songs of the wee country. Tour guide and Irish music guru Michael introduces the best music from Northern Ireland.
Top Songs Of Northern Ireland At A Glance
๐๏ธ Brown Eyed Girl
๐ The Town I Loved So Well
๐ค๐ป Teenage Kicks
๐จ๐ปโ๐ค Alternative Ulster
๐๏ธ The Island
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Belfast Child
๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ Girl from Mars
๐ฉ๐ป Mary
๐ Chasing Cars
๐ป Carrickfergus
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What Would Ireland Be Like Without Saint Patrick?
16th March 2024
With Patty's Day 2024 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival?
History of Saint Patrick At A Glance
๐ Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland
โช Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland
โ๏ธ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland)
๐ False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age.
๐ฅณ Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration
๐ Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland)
โฐ๏ธ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)
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The Genealogy Detective
26th February 2024
Irish history expert, Derry, introduces the work of a professional Irish genealogist and an interesting recent case linked to polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.
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How Nancy Came Back to Her Irish Roots
26th February 2024
Read about how one Vagabond traced her Irish roots to a tiny village in Ireland.
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Did Halloween Start In Ireland?
24th October 2023
Turnip-carving expert Derry has spent years hiding golden rings in cakes. Why? To create this guide to Halloween in Ireland. Irish traditions will surprise you!
Halloween In Ireland At A Glance
๐ How Halloween Began In Ireland
๐ Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background
๐บ The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress
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Travel Guide To Sligo: Not So Normal People & Extraordinary Places
23rd October 2023
VagaGuide Brian is here with an updated 2024 travel guide to the famous characters and amazing locations that make Sligo โ located in northwestern Ireland โ such a special place.
๐ Sligo Is Located In Irelands' Northwest
โ๏ธ Discover Sligo's Famous Poets, Rebels & Artists
๐ Enjoy Scenic Mountain Landscapes
๐ฅพ Go Surfing Or Hike To Meet A Mythical Queen...
๐ฟ ...Then Soak In A Seaweed Bath
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