Irish Poem Another September, by Thomas Kinsella
Well, since we are fast approaching September, I thought a poem about Autumn would be appropriate. This poem comes in at 35 on the top 100 Irish poems list. Every …
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How Many Cigarettes Do You Smoke? Ireland Circa 1962
I hope you have been enjoying these old Irish videos. I have tried to find one every week, and you can see a selection of the posts here. This video …
A Selection Of Irish Games To Keep You Entertained
While the likes of America are regularly featured in a variety of games, Ireland’s offering is pretty limited both in terms of board games and video games. Alongside championing …
VIDEO: What Life Was Like With 10 Kids In A Three-Bed In Dublin(1971)
It can be hard to imagine in present-day what life would be like with 10 children. I am sure there are some cases, but they are infrequent. This clip from …
Incantata, By Paul Muldoon – An Irish Poem About A Friend And Their Strength
This week I decided to pick a poem from the top 100 Irish poems list. And I picked number 54 by the excellent Paul Muldoon. The title immediately caught my …
Irish Poem: To A Child Dancing In The Wind, By W. B. Yeats
Yet another wonderful poem from Yeats makes it into the top 100 Irish poems list. This one comes in a number 56. To a Child Dancing in the Wind is …
Watch Michael Flatley’s New Action Movie Trailer That He Wrote, Directed And Stars In
I published this article in September 2021 with Michael Flatley’s greatest moments, and I briefly spoke about his passion project titled “Blackbird”. At the time, it had been in production …
Irish Riverdancing Dancers Take On Italian Vivaldi’s “Winter”
Is there such a thing as Italian Irish dancing? I don’t know, but this is probably as close as you will come to it. I love seeing these Irish dancing …
Irish Property Prices Grew By 14.4% In The Year To May(Latest CSO Report)
I don’t usually write about Irish property prices; typically, you will find me publishing some funny Irish jokes or Celtic Symbols. But only recently, when I was back in Cork, …
Video: How To Make Sourdough Bread Masterclass
I don’t know about you, but sourdough bread has to be my favourite bread to eat. It is easily digestible, tastes fantastic and is excellent for your gut. So like …
The Planter’s Daughter, Austin Clarke – Irish Around The World
Welcome back to yet another incredible Irish poem. This week is the Irish poem “The Planter’s Daughter” by Austin Clarke. The poem comes in at 26 on the top 100 …
Poem: Among School Children By William Butler Yeats
This week I picked number 28 from the top 100 Irish poems list. Another feature yet again from the great Yeats. This was written by Yeats in the latter half …
Irish Video – The Biggest Ever Street Performance Of The Iconic “Galway Girl”
I love when people reach out to me and share a video with me. This one surprised me as I had somehow missed it once again. The video has had …
Irish Poem: Christmas Day, Paul Durcan – Full Poem And About
At the time of writing this poem, it is June, and this week I have picked a poem titled Christmas Day by Paul Durcan. His poem comes in at number …
Irish Poem: Mise Éire – I am Ireland By Pádraic Mac Piarais
This poem was written by Patrick Henry Pearse (Pádraic Mac Piarais), 1879–1916. It is a powerful poem. It comes in at number 96 on the top 100 Irish poems list. …