Here are a few birds that I filmed in my garden in County Clare in March 2008 while learning to use a Canon video camera on a tripod. Clare Birdwatching www.clarebirdwatching.com Soundtrack Disclaimer: “Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for “fair use” for purposes such as criticism, comment, [...]
It is always worthwhile to know something about the history or demographics of a local housing market before considering making an investment. The Irish market is no different in this respect. In fact, one could argue that the rapidly changing face of the Irish economy demands that the investor/house-buyer or renter should pay heed to [...]
Even the most optimistic and upbeat property developers in Ireland must now be accepting that the sales values of new and refurbished properties returned in the residential market in 2006 and early 2007 were unsustainable. It is hard to believe that some of these practised entrepreneurs are a little shocked at the realisation that property [...]
Great little book about fun & interesting Irish Culture for Irish-Americans. Craic, proverbs quotations and lots more. irelandfun.wordpress.com
When you are in Dublin, especially over the summer months, you should make an effort to see a game of Gaelic football or Hurling, two uniquely Irish sports which have passionate support throughout the country. The summer period is when the annual championships in both sports take place, and each county fields a team. The [...]
Most of the western world, if not the entire first world, seems to be reporting that property market price inflation is decreasing or stalled. In the worst-hit areas we even hear tales of a lowering of house prices and negative equity for some unfortunate new homeowners who jumped on to the property bandwagon at the [...]
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Staycation is the new buzzword in Irish tourism circles and the great hope for the industry in 2010. A multitude of surveys have thrown up reams of data that all lead to the conclusion that Irish people are going to holiday in Ireland next year. A stay at home vacation has been abbreviated to a [...]
National Irish Food Awards 2008
2008 Awards
The first annual awards will take place during the Dingle Peninsula Food and Wine Festival in Dingle, Co. Kerry on the 5th of October.
Irish companies are invited to submit food [...]
Even though it is summertime and the living is easy, LOOK AROUND IRELAND was more than surprised to see that there was political activity taking place, without much fanfare, during the hibernating season for all politicians.
We do know that this unfortunate animal requires a long period of rest during the hot summer months and will [...]