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The strange and disappointing problems of locating Irish genealogy
From bunk beds to the White House, Irish Americans have held a pivotal roll in the functionality and success of the United States. There are currently over 30 million Americans that reported to be of Irish ancestry in the 2008 American Community Survey. That’s approximately 11.9% of the entire U.S. population. When it comes to finding Irish genealogy there are people who believe that locating...
Dates announced for the Carlsberg Comedy Carnival
From the 22nd to the 25th of July 2010, the Carlsberg Comedy Carnival arrives on the streets of Dublin.This year's event has an amazing line-up from the world's leading comedians, including both homegrown and international talents. But that isn't the only thing this fantastic event has to offer, as well as comedy shows, expect performance artists and musicians to feature too, keeping you entert...
Dublin City Soul Festival returns for its 4th year
The Dublin City Soul Festival prides itself on being a celebration of peace, unity, and love! No other festival offers quite the experience of the Dublin City Soul Festival; a four-day event that has a variety of exciting activities and events to choose from, including concerts, a chance to meet some of the world's most famous soul musicians, cafes and bars, and much, much more.
Some of the festival highlights include:The Soul Picnic - this great feature of the festival allows members of the public to interact on an intimate level with some of the world's greatest soul musicians from around the world, while enjoying a picnic. This event takes place on May the 30th, kicking off at midday, in the picturesque setting of Merrion Square Park. While feasting on your lunch, y...
Dublin Dance Festival returns for another year of spectacular world-class entertainment
The Dublin Dance Festival will return to Ireland's capital city from the 8th to the 23rd of May 2010, showcasing a world-class contemporary dance programme, with tastes from all over the world. This year's festival will be themed around the work of the world famous German choreographer, Raimund Hoghe; particularly influential this year is Hoghe's Young People, Old Voices.
Since its inception in 2002, the Dublin Dance Festival (DDF) has come to be considered by many as Ireland's foremost dance festival and a must see event for all dance lovers everywhere. Because of its popularity, Dublin is set to receive a greater influx of visitors than usual to the area during the three-week long event; amenities will be in short supply so ensure that you book your car hire a...
Celt Weekend in the Woods
Fancy a holiday with a difference? Then why not come to Ireland for the "Celt Weekend in the Woods" event in Bealkelly Wood, Tuamgraney, County Clare.The "Celt Weekend in the Woods" combines a taste of traditional Irish life with exciting activities designed to heighten your understanding of the ecological and environmental issues affecting Ireland at the moment.The...
AIB Street Performance World Championship
From the 18th to the 20th of June, the AIB Street Performance World Championship returns to Dublin City for another year.
Returning for another year, the AIB Street Performance World Championship is the place to be for all fun-seekers worldwide, it's fun and free, what more could you ask? For one weekend only, the world's greatest contortionists, jugglers (including piano jugglers!), magicians, comedians, break dancers, and practically any other form of street entertainer you can think of, will be arriving on Ir...
Spend Some Time in Dublin
If you plan on travelling around Ireland for your next holiday then you really should take a couple of days to spend some time in Dublin. Most people who visit the vibrant and historic city of Dublin return again and again because the city has cast its spell over them. It is well worth hiring a car to travel around Ireland and youâll find that getting a vehicle is an easy matter when you cont...
When you land at Dublin Airport you can arrange with the car hire company to have the vehicle waiting for you once the landing formalities are over. Many vehicles now have satellite navigation systems installed so getting to your hotel shouldnât be too difficult. Once you have had a rest and freshened up why not get your first taste of Dublin in one of the open top double decker buses that to...
Sights In and Around Cork
The city of Cork itself dates back to around the seventh century. The name of Cork is derived from the Gaelic term for marsh land because the original island where the town was based was extremely marshy. If you plan on seeing the sights in and around Cork then it is a good idea before you go to arrange car hire. Ireland is a beautiful and historic country and there is a lot to see. The Ch...
St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen's Day honors the first Christian martyr, stoned to death shortly after the Crucifixion. St. Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Ireland, but the celebrations have little connection to the Saint.In Ireland, St. Stephen's Day is the day for "Hunting the Wren" or "Going on the Wren." Originally, groups of small boys would hunt for a wren, and then chase the bird...
Irish Christmas Traditions
Christmas in Ireland (An Nollaig) starts very early, with cards and decorations in the shops from October.Plum Pudding which is the traditional Christmas Day desert is made early as it takes a few weeks to mature. Christmas fruit cake is made and iced just before Christmas. Children often use advent calendars to count down the days to Christmas. Christmas trees are brought in anytime in Decembe...
Catholic Parish of Keel and Kiltallagh, Co. Kerry Marriage records 1804 - 1820
These records were transcribed from National Library,Dublin microflim P4273. Catholic Parish of Keel and Kiltallagh also comprise Civil parish of Kilgarrylander and Kiltallagh. It is situated on Dingle peninsula and includes village of Castlemaine and land to it's west.
Records are in poor condition and difficult to read. These were also entered by hand in Latin. Every effort has been made to...