History

Hidden in the rocky hills of County Antrim’s east coast lies Islandmagee, a grassy peninsula town epicentre to the nearby ports of Larne and Whitehead. Sparsely populated and distant from the glaring lights of Belfast city, the town’s coastal areas are widely visited by...

Ireland has always done things differently, we have our own Irish traditions and customs that make us unique to anywhere else in the world. From our language, music, arts, literature, folklore, cuisine and sports are all special to Irish people.Much of Irish traditions have...

Morrigan is one of the great Goddesses of Ireland and is a multifaceted Goddess. Portrayed as the Fearless Celtic Goddess of War. She is one as Morrigan and many, a trinity as The Morrigan or The Morrigu. In the modern world, she is found in...

Located in Dublin is one of the city's most historic attractions, the Kilmainham Gaol. It's currently considered one of the largest unoccupied gaols in Europe. Many Irish revolutionaries of the 1916 Easter Rising were imprisoned and executed here when it was used as a...

Which art galleries in Belfast are a must for visitors? Belfast has been long associated with the famous ocean liner Titanic, but the increasingly popular tourist spot has more to offer including a thriving arts scene.Being a city with such a rich and colourful...

Around St. Patrick’s Day, people begin to witness Irish symbols and colours of green and gold everywhere. One place in history where you might be surprised to see a green and gold Irish-themed military standard is in the 19th century Mexican Army, but it really...

One of the most famous historical figures, Cleopatra’s life and death is full of mystery and controversy. To this day, historians are not sure where she was buried and her tomb has never been found.If you visit Egypt’s second capital of Alexandria, you’ll be...

When you come to Ireland you might notice something that is pretty much everywhere. This is Tayto, Ireland's most loved and famous crisps. You can't come to Ireland without trying a packet of the tasty Tatyo Crisps that come in many different flavours. Although...

Looking for things to do on your next Dublin Trip? Then a visit to the Jeanie Johnston, an Irish Immigrant ship is must- experience. The Jeanie Johnston is a replica of a famous tall ship that brought Irish people to America. It was originally...

Irish Dancing or Irish Dance is one of the most famous and much-loved traditions that has come from Ireland. Irish dancing is a variety of traditional dances the composes of solo and group dances.Not only has Irish dancing became famous in Ireland but all...