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Death and the Irish: A miscellany review: Do we ‘do’ death best? : Collection features 75 perspectives on death in Ireland and whets appetite for further study Given the number of entries included in the volume, it is not possible to provide a detailed account of each, but a few entries are worth mentioning. Clodagh Tait’s  Graveyard folklore  and Jenny Butler’s  Th e ritual and social use of tobacco in the context of the wake   are particularly thought-provoking accounts of folk practices and the material cultures surrounding death. Tait’s gruesome description of the pieces of human remains that were collected for charms and the dead man’s hand that “could be used to make churning butter less onerous” provides readers with images that they are unlikely to soon forget.

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Thingvellir is the most important cultural heritage site in Iceland. The Althing (General Assembly) was established here in 930 and continued meeting for more than 850 years until 1798. The Althing was an assembly for the whole country and there are good written accounts dating back to its earliest days.  The assembly lasted for roughly two weeks a year and was held outside, mainly confined to two places, the Lögberg (Law Rock), and the Lögrétta (Law Council).  Here laws were recited and announcements and summonses made. People made speeches, presented ideas and submitted proposals. In bad weather proceedings were held in the church.  The lögsögumaður (lawspeaker) was based at the Lögberg and was in charge of proceedings, memorising and reciting the laws. People travelled to the assembly from all over Iceland and erected temporary houses or shelters called booths, which had turf or stone walls and were roofed with a woollen cloth. The ruins of these can still be seen at...

Entdecken Sie Irlands historischen Osten und wandeln Sie durch 5.000 Jahre Geschichte. In diesen üppigen, grünen Gefilden verbergen sich Geschichten von verfeindeten Dynastien hinter gotischer Architektur. Gespenstische Grabstätten entführen Sie in eine Zeit lange vor den Pyramiden und Ritter, Könige, Mönche und Wikinger haben Unglaubliches zu erzählen. Das sind 5.000 Jahre Geschichte. Das ist Irlands historischer Osten. IRLANDS HISTORISCHER OSTEN: DIE GEBIETE Irlands historischer Osten umfasst 17 Grafschaften, 5.000 Jahre Geschichte und drei einzigartige Gebiete. Im Land der 5.000 Sonnenaufgänge finden Sie die kuriosen Waldpfade von Belvedere House und das außergewöhnliche Ganggrab von Newgrange, das um 3200 v.Chr. errichtet wurde. Das historische Herz bietet so viel mehr als nur gemütliche Kulturstädte und friedliche, spiegelglatte Seen. Heilige bekehrten am Rock of Cashel Könige zum Christentum, Kilkenny Castle wechselte für einen Apfel und ein Ei den Besitzer und in de...

The reopening of the Rotunda picture house at the top of Sackville Street in the early weeks of May, 1916 was a signal of the gradual restoration of normality to Dublin after the Easter Rising. Indeed the cinema on the city’s central thoroughfare was fortunate to survive intact, as their advertisement placed in The Irish Times on 9 May explained: ‘[t]he fabric of that historic building, the Rotunda, has happily escaped almost unscathed from the recent ordeal of fire…’. Those Dubliners hoping to escape the flickering embers of this ordeal by taking in a silent film or two may, however, have been bitterly disappointed. While the cinema’s feature-length listings were diverse, promising D. W. Griffith’s comedy Three Friends, and the adaptation of Cleveland Moffat’s puzzling short story The Mysterious Card, the Rotunda would also broadcast moving images of a more recent and local source: newsreel footage from the ‘Recent events in Dublin’, which largely featured scenes of the ruins surroun...

Dublin, 11 January 1917 - The Irish military authorities have issued an order prohibiting the further exhibition of a film entitled, 'Ireland, a Nation' which had been shown at the Rotunda Picture House. The film is deeply nationalist in content and includes scenes depicting the 1798 rebellion, the Great Famine, the trial and execution of Robert Emmet, and the passing of Catholic Emancipation. Considerable crowds attended screenings of the film, which had previously enjoyed a 20-week run in Chicago where it played to huge audiences. It was described by some of those who saw it as possessing 'great dramatic power'.

You don't just arrive in Ireland. You jump in, feet first, right in amongst it all. Living in the moment, or, ‘in the now’ as we like to say. We’ll show you wonderful places, and things you won’t find anywhere else in the world. And when the fun’s finally over, you’ll feel like you’re leaving home to go home. For more visit: https://www.ireland.com

You don't just arrive in Ireland. You jump in, feet first, right in amongst it all. From the minute you’re here, you’re one of us. Living in the moment, or, ‘in the now’ as we like to say. You never know quite what to expect when you’re in the now. But one thing’s for sure – we’ll show you wonderful places, and things you won’t find anywhere else in the world. And when the fun’s finally over, you’ll feel like you’re leaving home to go home. For more visit: https://www.ireland.com

In Northern Ireland, we live in the now. Well, there’s no better place to be. Jump into Ireland. For more visit: https://www.ireland.com

It’s in the nows that life is lived. Don’t let them pass you by. The Wild Atlantic Way. Jump into Ireland! For more visit: https://www.ireland.com

Not only does the Kingdom have some of the most stunning scenery, some of the warmest hospitality and some of the best Gaelic footballers in Ireland, it’s also home to its highest peak. That peak, of course, is Carrauntoohil, part of the Macgillycuddy's Reeks and it was scaled last week by Michael Meade, who was good enough to send us on some wonderful footage of the experience. Michael climbed Carrauntoohil on a day when there was barely a cloud in the sky (Wednesday, January 4) and the views from the snow-capped peak is nothing short of spectacular. It’s a fair old hike to the top, but as you can see below, it’s well worth it. Youtube video by Michael Meade (Music by Conor O'Sullivan) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChTQQlZZavlYDe0ZfqEipiA

#Watch Sheep rush hour, cable car commutes and private public beaches – here are some things things you will only find on the island of Ireland... ☘ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7oFhZE3pS8

British born Leon Greenman was a father and a husband living in the Netherlands at the time of Nazi occupation. Leon was unable to prove his and his family’s British identity and they were first sent to the deportation camp Westerbork and then on to Auschwitz-Birkenau where his wife Else and his son Barney were murdered upon arrival. Leon survived 18 months of concentration and labour camps and made a promise to tell his story to the outside world. A promise he kept from 1946 until his death in March 2008.

8 unique things you will only find when you travel to Ireland. Ireland is a country known for its rugged beauty, traditional Irish music and Irish pubs. In our latest list, we show you that and more, the things you will only find in Ireland, including sheep rush hour, cable car commutes and Claddagh rings.

Dublin is renowned the world over for its pubs. Patrick Keilty takes a tour of the city to show that Dublin actually has a pub to match your taste from Snugs to Clubs... Dublin has it all!

Check out our 10 amazing places to visit in Northern Ireland. This stunning aerial footage captures the most iconic locations around Northern Ireland including the Dark Hedges, Dunluce Castle, the Mourne Mountains and the Giant’s Causeway.

Originally built by the Edwardians, the Gobbins Coastal Path* is located at Islandmagee, County Antrim. Installed in 1902, the Northern Ireland attraction is two miles long and includes tubular bridges, suspension bridges and various caves and tunnels carved into the cliff-face.

The Gobbins Cliff Path is a dramatic coastal walk along the Causeway Coast in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Clinging to basalt cliffs just outside the town of Larne, this Edwardian marvel has been tenderly restored for the 21st century. Along the walk, navigate tubular bridges, hidden caves, and darkened tunnels, all in the company of an informed and friendly guide.

Belfast ligt achter je en het is tijd om je reis langs de Causeway Coastal Route te beginnen. Na 32 kilometer (20 mijl) heb je al iets opmerkelijks gevonden; maak kennis met de Gobbins. Hangend vanaf basaltkliffen pal boven de Ierse Zee, is het Gobbins-klifpad een uit liefde gemaakt Edwardiaans werk. De Gobbins werd in 1902 ontworpen door spoorwegingenieur Berkeley Deane Wise, maar werd gesloten in 1954, oor de depressie van de jaren 30 en het gebrek aan materialen na de Tweede Wereldoorlog. Na een grondige renovatie is de Gobbins nu heropend en inmiddels is het al een enorm populaire halte langs de magnifieke Causeway Coastal Route geworden.

Irish rock star, bassist, singer and founder of Thin Lizzy, Phil Lynott dies. Lynott originally played with Skid Row, (the Irish band featuring Gary Moore, Brush Shiels, Noel Bridgeman). Lynott had significant success with Thin Lizzy. The band’s first major hit was a rock version of Whiskey in the Jar, but are probably best known for The Boys are Back in Town. He subsequently had major UK success with Gary Moore with the song “Out in the Fields”. Lynott’s last years were dogged by drug and alcohol dependency leading to his collapse on Christmas Day 1985, at his home in Kew. He was discovered by his mother, who was not aware of his dependence on heroin. She contacted his wife, Caroline, who knew about it, and immediately knew the problem was serious. After Caroline drove him to a drug clinic at Clouds House in East Knoyle, near Warminster, he was taken to Salisbury Infirmary where he was diagnosed as suffering from septicaemia. Despite regaining consciousness enough to speak to his m...

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