People walking around Dublin this morning are seeing red post boxes pop up around the city, and are left scratching their heads in bemusement. The green post box has been an Irish symbol for nearly 100 years, while the red post box was always associated with The Royal Mail in the UK. And that link provides the clue to what’s […]
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Dublin Bay prawns are prized on restaurant menus around the world and to celebrate this wonderful seafood treat there’s an entire festival happening in Howth this weekend. The restaurants in the seaside town have drawn up special menus for the event, while pubs are offering prawn dishes and a drink for just €12. Howth is already a special place to visit, but […]
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Further cementing his image as a lover of Irish history, Liam Neeson recently recited ‘Easter 1916’ by WB Yeats for an RTÉ programme, and it makes for stirring viewing. The star of Michael Collins and recent narrator of the series 1916 read the poem for A Fanatic Heart, a documentary presented by Bob Geldof on the iconic Irish […]
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A High Court judge has declared that buildings on and around Moore Street constitute a “battlefield site” owing to their role in the 1916 Rising – meaning that they must now be protected as a national monument. The news has been warmly welcomed by those who were campaigning against the Arts and Heritage Minister’s support for construction of a large […]
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We’ve got a pretty special city right here, y’know. From the people to the places, from the food to the drinks, and from the cafés to the parks, we’re bursting with uniqueness and hope and promise that needs to be shared with the world. Here’s why. 1. The vernacular We have a peculiar way of […]
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Looking to learn all you can about the 1916 Easter Rising all in one day? Eager to spend a whole day soaking up the atmosphere of the city? Look no further, we’ve got the perfect trail of the city for you. Whoever said ‘these things take time’ clearly doesn’t have the same gusto as you. Ready? Set? […]
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The city is crawling with traffic of a different kind this weather – namely the flock of 1916 tour buses. They’re cheap (mostly), informative, and an unbelievably cool way to see the city. And before you think otherwise, they’re definitely not just for tourists. Treat yo’self and learn something new about our city’s history – but be […]
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It’s a big day for Ireland. The 100 year anniversary of the Easter Rising, Jesus rose again, and, arguably most importantly, we all get to tuck into mounds and mounds of treats now that Lent is finally over. Due to it being the centenary of 1916, there’s a commemoration parade being held throughout the city, to honour those who fought […]
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Being an Irish tourist is not something that we, as Irish people, do all that well. And in a country of such rich culture, history and witty tour guides, there’s really no excuse. So, get yourself stuck into the Centenary celebrations and sign yourself up to a 1916 themed walking tour of the city. You’ll be surprised […]
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The city is alive with the sound of the centenary, with national cultural appreciation at an all time high and patriotism in abundance. And there are some really spectacular exhibitions gracing our fair city because of it. All highly accessible, and mostly free, you can treat yo’ self to the rich history of the days of yore […]
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The facts and the figures and the sheer sense of history can be a bit overwhelming when it comes to 1916 – to the point where you sometimes forget that there are some phenomenal human stories buried in there. You don’t have to be a history buff to find these interesting… 1. One of the British […]
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Everything is better when done using LEGO, and the story of the 1916 Rising is no different. The film has clearly been created to capture the imagination of kids, but as with all things LEGO it is the big kid inside us adults that will be just as captivated. READ NEXT: Watch These Hilarious Irish Kids Attempt To […]
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