Cut peat, drying in sun in Ireland[/caption] Peat has been used as a heating and energy source, in construction, horticulture, agriculture and in whisky production for centuries. But have you ever wondered what peat actually is? According to Wikipedia: Peat (turf) is an...
When we talk about The Dog Days of Summer, what images do you conjure in your head? Cicadas buzzing? Lemonade? Time seeming to slow down in the midday heat? Sidewalk sales and parades? All of the above? Did you ever...
Father's Day falls on June 19th this year, and it's rapidly approaching. If you already have gifts for Dad wrapped and a day planned, you're well ahead of the game and deserve a cold drink and some sort of medal...
Celtic Languages are seeing a revival among people of Celtic descent around the globe in an effort to reclaim and retain an identity and culture that was once outlawed by the English crown. "A people without the knowledge of their...
When you think of Irish Food, do hearty dishes like mutton stew, shepherd's pie and coddle come to mind? While most of us love these Irish classics, they are not fit for a hot summer day in America, or even...
Have you heard of Irish Road Bowling? Irish Road Bowling is a sport played, quite literally in the middle of the road. According to Wikipedia: Road bowling (Irish: Ból an bhóthair) (also bullets or long bullets in Armagh) is an Irish sport...
