Northern Ireland

The Great Grandparents on Dad’s Mother’s side immigrated from Ireland during the Great Potato Famine when they were 18 and 19 years old. This was a time of tremendous hardship for many people in Ireland as the main agricultural crop; the potato failed badly for a number of years in a row. People in Ireland were found dead with green rings around their mouths as they ate grass in a vain effort to survive. Mothers and Fathers placed their faith and children on boats to America in an effort to…

The late nineteenth century and early twentieth century were years of radical change in Ireland that forced the Irish people to define their identity. The Nationalist Movement, which drove this most of this change came to engulf the nation as a multifaceted call for the reclamation of an independent Irish identity though culture, religion, and policy which were greatly influenced by traditional Gaelic values. These values, shaped by Christianity, tribal culture, and farming, were the mainstay…

the people in Ireland had to endure. During the famine, many died from hunger and were not making enough to keep their families alive which led many to leave everything behind to survive a little longer. Others renounced their faith and became protestant so that they could receive a cup of soup. Although Ireland was in famine they were sending out an abundance of food to England, as it was part of England’s economic policy. Ireland was agriculturally rich, yet the people of Ireland could only…

pieces. These things are Irish traditional music, the harp, and the Riverdance, have you ever heard of any of these things? The first thing is Irish traditional music, Irish traditional music came to Ireland with the Celts 2,000 years ago. The next thing is the harp, which is a major symbol of Ireland. The last thing is the river dance, a river dance is a short break and originated at a Eurovision song contest. These are some of the most important Irish music pieces. Traditional Irish…

Did you know that 8 million people visit Ireland every year? Even though it’s population is only about 6 million? Ireland is an interesting country with a unique culture and many traditions. St.Patrick's day is a big religious holiday for the Irish. St.Patrick’s day is on on March 17th, because it was the day that he died. St.Patrick was a very important person because he converted the irish to Christianity. The shamrock is also an important part of St.Patrick's day. People wear them on this…

It’s said that whiskey is for drinking and water is for fighting, but the site of the old Dowling Brothers distillery in Burgin has seen its share of battles over the years. 1871 to 1920: The Moores and the Dowlings The original D.L. Moore Distillery predates the establishment of Burgin by three years. Moore built the distillery in 1871 on the Shawnee River, according to Sam Cecil, author of “Bourbon: The Evolution of Kentucky Whiskey.” Moore’s distillery was the driving force behind the…

occuring in Ireland during the mid 1840s to the early 1850s, was the Irish potato famine. There is some debate over whether the British were to blame for the mass emigration of the Irish, or that this emigration was bound to happen anyway. Many historians have established their positions on this issue, including Christine Kinealy and Hasia R. Diner. Kinealy, the author of This Great Calamity: The Irish Famine 1845-52, argues that the British are to blame for this mass emigration from Ireland.…

throughout this film, for a countless number of reasons including job type, and crime. In America captures real life struggles throughout the eyes of the Irish, and how they had to make the best out of any situation. The Sullivan family emigrates from Ireland to New York City as father, Johnny chases his dream of being an actor. Living in a small Hell's Kitchen apartment, the family settles into American life despite their deplorable living conditions. Wife Sarah works at an ice cream parlor…

the Ceallachan family. The Ceallachan family is an extremely important family as their family tree contains a King of Munster from the 10th century (“Callahan Surname,” n.d.). The first official record of Callahan is from Kinlea, Ireland. The name spread across Ireland as much of the original Callahan’s land in Kinlea was lost in battles and wars. In order to continue a successful life,…

A journey through mythic Ireland For such a small country, Ireland has a very strong hold on the world's imagination. A holiday in Ireland is for most people a dream come true. Among all the great places to visit in Ireland, the prehistoric sites are compelling, awe-inspiring and mysterious. For those intrigued by mythic Ireland, here's a list of places that will create memories for a lifetime. What better way to begin the mythic journey than to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of mystery…