On Monday, April 24, 1916, a rebellious group of nationalists united as the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) with 1,600 followers, including the militant Irish Volunteer Force and the Irish Citizens Army (ICA), seized prominent government buildings in Dublin and clashed with British troops. That a …

Good Friday is the day Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, died, and was buried. Throughout Ireland on Good Friday, devout Catholics perform the Stations of the Cross, also called the Via Crucis (Latin for the Way of the Cross), or the Way of Sorrows, a series of 14 stops along a spiritual pilgrimage m …

The people and their customs make a place special and that’s exactly why the Irish lineages and genealogic trees are a riveting way to dive into the past of Ireland. It is essential for the history of any country to understand its ethnography, whether we talk about the towns people settled in, their …

In 1996, one of the most successful films of all time was shown in cinemas, winning the hearts of people all over the world. It eventually garnered 11 Oscars, earned billions from its timeless soundtrack, and brought in Academy Awards from diverse categories. This film is no other than “Titanic,” …

When it comes to looking for wedding gifts, you don’t want to give another toaster that will end up either getting returned or collecting dust somewhere. You want to give a gift that will have value and be distinctive—something that stands out from the crowd. When you’re searching for that perfect g …

W.B. Yeats is one of the most famous poets and statesmen that Ireland has produced, and his legacy casts a long shadow. While he was a Nobel Prize winner, an influential author in the Irish literary movement, and a member of the Irish senate, W.B. is not the only member of the family to contribut …