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Banshee Encounters: Personal Tales of the Irish Death Messenger Unveiled

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

18/03/2024

Banshee Encounters: The Irish Death Messenger Unveiled

The banshee’s wail, a harbinger of death unique to Irish folklore, has fascinated and chilled people’s hearts for centuries. As...

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Bodhran Drum

Ciaran ConnollyCiaran Connolly

17/03/2024

The Bodhran Drum’s Impact on the Irish Traditional Music

Ireland is a fascinating place that is known for a wide diversity of eccentric things. You should consider visiting this...

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Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Exploring Ireland’s Time-Honoured Monastic Sites

As we wander through the emerald landscapes of Ireland, we encounter whispers of an era long passed. These murmurs belong...

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Ailwee Cave

Ciaran ConnollyCiaran Connolly

17/03/2024

360 Degree Video of Ailwee Cave, County Clare

Ailwee Cave is a cave system in the karst landscape of the Bureen in County Clare, Ireland. The name Aillwee is derived...

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Connemara, Galway, Ireland

Ciaran ConnollyCiaran Connolly

17/03/2024

Connemara, Galway, Ireland

Connemara, Galway is the new destination. This video is about walking through the area, introducing you to the different shops...

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The Sean-Nós Dance Revival: Exploring the Renaissance of Ireland’s Ancient Dance Tradition

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

The Sean-Nós Dance: The Renaissance of Ireland’s Ancient Dance Tradition

The Sean-nós dance, Ireland’s oldest dance form, is experiencing a modern revival, piquing the interest of dancers and cultural enthusiasts...

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A Guide to Ireland’s Diverse County Dance Traditions

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

A Guide to Ireland’s Diverse County Dance Traditions

Embarking on a journey through Ireland’s dance traditions reveals much more than just the steps of a dance; it uncovers...

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The Rich Tapestry of Regional Irish Dance - Unravelling Cultural Threads

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

The Rich Tapestry of Regional Irish Dance – Unravelling Cultural Threads

Regional Irish dance, a celebration of culture and tradition, has captivated audiences with its dynamic rhythms and intricate footwork. From...

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Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Exploring the Bodhrán’s Role in Irish Music and Cultural Identity

Deeply woven into Irish music and culture fabric is an unassuming yet fiercely captivating instrument: the bodhrán. Steeped in history,...

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The Soulful Sounds of Ireland: Exploring Traditional Irish Music

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

The Uilleann Pipes: Unveiling Ireland’s Distinct Musical Heritage

The Uilleann Pipes are Ireland’s distinctive musical offering to the world’s soundscape. Originating in the 18th century, these instruments are...

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The Soulful Sounds of Ireland: Exploring Traditional Irish Music

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

The Soulful Sounds of Ireland: Exploring Traditional Irish Music

Traditional Irish music, a genre steeped in history and emotion, encompasses the soulful sounds that echo the spirit of Ireland....

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Green Myths: Unveiling the Influence of Irish Folklore on Environmental Conservation

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Green Myths: Unveiling the Influence of Irish Folklore on Environmental Conservation

Irish folklore, a blend of history and nature’s beauty, weaves tales of mystical creatures and enchanted landscapes, reflecting a deep...

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From Scrolls to Screens: Tracing Irish Folklore's Digital Journey

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

From Scrolls to Screens: Tracing Irish Folklore’s Digital Journey

The narrative of Irish folklore has journeyed from the ancient past of oral traditions through the manuscripts of sages and...

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Imbolc to Samhain: Embracing Traditional Celtic Festivities Through the Year

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Imbolc to Samhain: Discover Traditional Celtic Festivities Through the Year

Imbolc marks the beginning of the Celtic Wheel of the Year, a calendar rich with seasonal celebrations and festivals that...

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Birth & Marriage Traditions: Irish Cultural Practices Through Life's Milestones

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Birth & Marriage Traditions: Irish Cultural Practices Through Life’s Milestones

In Ireland, the tapestry of life is woven with traditions and customs that mark the milestones of the human experience....

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Myths in Manuscripts: Exploring Irish Myth Through Literary Texts

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Myths in Manuscripts: Exploring Irish Myth Through Literary Texts

Irish literature is a vessel through which the rich tapestry of Celtic mythology and Irish myth has been preserved and...

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Enchanted Canvases: Exploring Folklore's Role in Irish Contemporary Art

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Enchanted Canvases: Exploring Folklore’s Role in Irish Contemporary Art

Irish contemporary art vibrantly weaves the threads of past and present, infusing age-old folklore with modern expression. Our nation’s rich...

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Daily Life and Legendary Battles: An Insight into Medieval Ireland's History

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Daily Life and Legendary Battles: An Insight into Medieval Ireland’s History

Medieval Ireland was a tapestry of cultural richness and fierce battles woven from the threads of daily life, legendary conflicts,...

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Deciphering Newgrange's Archaeo-Astronomical Secrets

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

17/03/2024

Stars and Stones: Deciphering Newgrange’s Archaeo-Astronomical Secrets

In archaeoastronomy, ancient sites like Newgrange in Ireland offer profound insights into how past civilisations merged their understanding of astronomy...

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Safeguarding Irish Basket Weaving Heritage

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

The Last Basket Weavers: Safeguarding Irish Basket Weaving Heritage

In the rolling green landscapes of Ireland, a time-honoured tradition of basket weaving has been quietly enduring the test of...

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Ancient Wisdom: The Druids and The Sages' Timeless Teachings

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

Ancient Wisdom: The Druids and The Sages’ Timeless Teachings

In the annals of history, the wisdom of the ancient Druids and the sages of the East has always been...

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Irish Selkies and Japanese Kappas – Unveiling Mythological Parallels

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

Cross-Cultural Echoes: Irish Selkies and Japanese Kappas

As we dive into mythology, we find that folkloric tales often reflect the fears, values, and aspirations common to human...

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Rathlin Island’s Secrets: The Legends of Ireland’s Isolated Gem

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

Rathlin Island’s Secrets: The Legends of Ireland’s Isolated Gem

Rathlin Island whispers of an ancient past and an untamed nature just off the Antrim coast of Northern Ireland. It...

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Island Mystique: Unveiling the Lore of the Aran Islands - A Journey into Celtic Legends

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

Island Mystique: Unveiling the Lore of the Aran Islands – A Journey into Celtic Legends

Nestled off the west coast of Ireland, the Aran Islands are a trio of Gaeltacht isles steeped in ancient history...

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The Hidden Folklore of County Cork: Unveiling Rebel County's Mythic Tales

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

The Hidden Folklore of County Cork: Unveiling Rebel County’s Mythic Tales

County Cork, known as the Rebel County, is a tapestry woven with colourful threads of folklore and history. Unique tales...

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Whispers of the Past: Unearthing County Donegal’s Hidden Legends

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

Whispers of the Past: Unearthing County Donegal’s Hidden Legends

County Donegal, a rugged and enchanting corner of Ireland, beckons us with its whispers of a past steeped in legends...

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The Lore of Irish Surnames: Exploring Their Historical Roots and Significance

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

The Lore of Irish Surnames: Exploring Their Historical Roots and Significance

Irish surnames hold a tapestry of historical significance, each thread woven with stories from Ireland’s past. The lore surrounding these...

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Clifden

Ciaran ConnollyCiaran Connolly

16/03/2024

Clifden, County Galway, Ireland

Clifden is one of the most picturesque and scenic towns in Ireland, on the coast of County Galway in the...

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The Sheela-na-Gig: Unveiling the Enigma of Feminine Stone Symbols

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

The Sheela-na-Gig: Unveiling the Enigma of Feminine Stone Symbols

Across Ireland and parts of Europe, enigmatic stone carvings known as Sheela-na-Gigs continue to pique curiosity and debate among historians,...

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The Poets of Ancient Ireland

Maha YassinMaha Yassin

16/03/2024

The Poets of Ancient Ireland: Unveiling the Role of Ollamhs and Filí in Celtic Society

In ancient Ireland, the poets, known as Ollamhs and Filí, were custodians of a rich oral tradition that wove together...

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