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Celebrating 20 Years of Riverdance

Celebrating 20 Years of Riverdance

To celebrate 20 years of Riverdance an anniversary tour is underway. It has been seen live by more than 25 million people & counts Madonna as a celeb fan.

Celebrating 20 Years of Riverdance

To celebrate 20 years of Riverdance an anniversary tour is underway. It has been seen live by more than 25 million people & counts Madonna as a celeb fan.

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The Battle of Clontarf Then and Now

The Battle of Clontarf Then and Now

Ireland's history is full of awesome tales of bravery & tragedy. The millennial anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf was commemorated on 23/4/2014.

The Battle of Clontarf Then and Now

Ireland's history is full of awesome tales of bravery & tragedy. The millennial anniversary of the Battle of Clontarf was commemorated on 23/4/2014.

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Land of Saints, Scholars and Inventors

Land of Saints, Scholars and Inventors

In recognition of Ireland's scientific as well as its literary & religious achievements the moniker 'Land of Saints, Scholars & Inventors' is more apt,.

Land of Saints, Scholars and Inventors

In recognition of Ireland's scientific as well as its literary & religious achievements the moniker 'Land of Saints, Scholars & Inventors' is more apt,.

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The Deeper Meaning behind the St. Patrick’s Day Festivities

The Deeper Meaning behind the St. Patrick’s Day...

Before parades Patrick was a patron saint who was celebrated by attending mass. Today's St. Patrick's Day Festivities have lost this spiritual dimension.

The Deeper Meaning behind the St. Patrick’s Day...

Before parades Patrick was a patron saint who was celebrated by attending mass. Today's St. Patrick's Day Festivities have lost this spiritual dimension.

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Are You Ready for the Wearing of the Green?

Are You Ready for the Wearing of the Green?

With St. Patrick's Day a matter of mere months away, Irish people globally are mentally preparing themselves so they're ready for the wearing of green.

Are You Ready for the Wearing of the Green?

With St. Patrick's Day a matter of mere months away, Irish people globally are mentally preparing themselves so they're ready for the wearing of green.

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Irish Oscar Winners - Ireland's Long History of Success at the Academy Awards

Irish Oscar Winners - Ireland's Long History of...

The gold statuette awarded to Oscar winners was designed by Irishman Cedric Gibbons. He was the first of the Irish Oscar Winners for art direction.

Irish Oscar Winners - Ireland's Long History of...

The gold statuette awarded to Oscar winners was designed by Irishman Cedric Gibbons. He was the first of the Irish Oscar Winners for art direction.

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