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Right about now I’ve been in Ireland around seventy-two hours. It’s amazing the things I’ve learned about the islands culture and history. I can’t help in my absorption to identify the similarities or differences to my own American existence. I … Continue reading →

According to the International Coalition of Irish American Student Organization, Kathleen ni Houlihan or Shan Van Vocht, “the poor old woman,” was derived from Irish mythology and became a symbol of the Irish Republic movement. During the resurgence of integrating … Continue reading →

Dyflinn is the Viking name for Dublin, while Dublin is derived from Dubh Linn, which means “black pool.”

Irish mythology states that, before the Celts, there were five waves of invaders. One of the five being Cessair, who is said to be the granddaughter of Noah of Arch. Cassair chose to travel to Ireland after the flood because,”She … Continue reading →

My Irish Literature professor, Kevin Murphy, once told us all a myth. The premise has stuck with me, but I had to read up on it to recall the smaller details. According to the legend, a flying ship once appeared … Continue reading →

Armagh is the only city in the world to have two cathedrals named after the same person. Armagh is also built on seven hills, like Rome and Cincinnati.

The Anglo Norman was a group of powerful warriors who were invited to Ireland to help take back the land. Well the Anglo Normans decided to keep all the land they took back. It took about 200 years for the … Continue reading →

Kid 1: You were the one throwing popcorn! Kid 2: No that was not me i was throwing Twizzlers, it was him. Kid 3: I did not do anything, wait yeah i did throw some at that cunt who was … Continue reading →