![]() The two languages of Ireland are Irish (not to be confused with Scottish or Manx Gaelic) and English. Ireland has a wealth of names and nicknames, beyond its original Irish ‘Éire.’ Hibernia (Latin) the Auld Sod Inis Fáil – ‘Island of Destiny’ the Land of Saints and Scholars Shamrock Shore the Emerald Isle Dark Rosaleen (Róisín Dubh) the Old Woman of Beare and Erin, to name a few. We’ve fallen in love with Ireland, which, as a country, is just as compelling as its stunning, unforgettable and mystical landscape. “To be Irish is to know that in the end the world will break your heart.”-Daniel Patrick Moynihan ![]() I’ve divided them into two, to try to catch the tricky bits of missing importance. There are just so many intriguing aspects, from the misconceptions of the Irish to the history, just the basics, superstitions and the landscape. Posts, comments and submissions available.When I was compiling my facts about Ireland, I realized early on it was going to be long. ![]() Users are reminded that they are fully responsible for their ownĬreated content and their own posts, comments and submissions and fully and effectively warrantĪnd indemnify Journal Media in relation to such content and their ability to make such content, Journal Media does not control and is not responsible for user created content, posts, comments, Wire service provided by AFP and Press Association. Irish sport images provided by Inpho Photography You can obtain a copy of theĬode, or contact the Council, at PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1890 208 080 or email: images provided by Press AssociationĪnd RollingNews.ie unless otherwise stated. Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. ![]() The Journal supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press “A lot of people told us they want to move back to Ireland,” O’Connor said, including Irish people from as far away as Australia. This year has been “beyond expectations” with people applying from all around the world including Australia, the US, Greece, the Middle East and Asia. Last year O’Connor also advertised for the two positions to be filled and they were surprised at the level of interest. The old village above Trá Bán (White Strand) is situated on the northeastern side of the island, facing the mainland and Slea Head. The small farming and fishing community exceeded a population of 150 in the early 20th century, but had dwindled to a small number when the island was vacated in 1953. Occupied from prehistory, the island overlooks the location where a number of the Spanish Armada ships were wrecked. If only we could get everyone who applied to stay for one night, we’d be fully booked for the next 30 years.” “To date we have received over 23,000 applications. “Posting the advert last year, we were concerned we would not find anyone willing to leave their job, pack their bags and move to a windswept island with no electricity or hot water in the middle of the Atlantic, off the Dingle peninsula for six months of the year. A post on the Great Blast Island’s Facebook page said: “We are beyond overwhelmed at the response for the job post for the Great Blasket Island coffee shop and accommodation.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |