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Category Archives: Irish History
Why The Irish Drink: Is Ireland A Country of Alcoholics Or An Alcoholic Country
The world knows Ireland as a country of pubs, and happy, hard working, hard drinking folk. Right, wrong, or indifferent, that’s the world’s impression, and it’s not entirely undeserved. In fact it’s often a proudly displayed badge of honor for … Continue reading
Posted in Irish History, Irish Life & Society, Pubs
Tagged Drinking in Ireland, Dublin pubs, Ireland, Living in Dublin, The Irish
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Seeing The Sights: Learning To Be a Tourist In Your Own Home
Like many who enjoy traveling to new places, when we moved to Dublin, I deliberately distanced myself, mentally, and often physically, from the millions of tourists who visit Ireland each year. “I live here now. I’m no tourist.” I realize … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin Attractions, Dublin Life, Home & A Sense of Place, Irish Countryside, Irish History, Irish Life & Society, Things to See in Ireland
Tagged Dublin, Dublin attractions, emigration, family & friends, home, Ireland, Ireland Attractions, Living in Dublin, nationality, The Irish, tourism, travel
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Who, What, and Where Will Be Next
It strikes me that the reason most people emigrate from the country they’ve always called home is to find a “better life”. Granted there are as many ways to define better life as there are people emigrating. Often that means … Continue reading
What Binds Us Together
Even before we moved to Ireland, one of my constant refrains has been that the Irish seem to be universally friendly and welcoming. I knew there would come a day when that feeling would be tested. And earlier this week … Continue reading
Out In the Country
From friends, family, and casual acquaintances we hear: “I LOVE Ireland. It’s so green. I’m definitely going someday.” Yes. It is. It really is as green as everyone imagines it to be. And the cottages, stone fences, and the fields … Continue reading
Posted in Dublin Life, Irish Countryside, Irish History, Irish Life & Society
Tagged Dublin, Ireland, Irish Countryside, Irish History, politics
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