http://www.dochara.com/ask/index.php Talk About Ireland http://www.dochara.com/ask/article549.htm IrishFlair: Sean is Seán, already translated you just need the fada (accent) to make it more Irish (see [url=http://www.dochara.com/stuff/names-old-boys-mu.php]Traditional Boys Names[/url]) And Large is Mór or Mhór. Seán Mór = Sean Large I'm very sorry for your loss, Wendy Sun, 07 Sep 2008 21:01:19 +0100 Langauge, Culture & Heritage http://www.dochara.com/ask/article550.htm IrishFlair: I did a little bit of digging via the internet and found only "little hound/wolf" as the main translation for the name Cuán. "cú" = hound or wolf with "an" being the diminutive suffix. I wouldn't say it as /Q-win/ however, more like /coo-IN/ only said quickly as one syllable, or /cuin/. [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Cuchulain-audio.ogg[/url] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%BAchulainn[/url] Hope this helps, Wendy Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:55:15 +0100 Board Announcements & Information http://www.dochara.com/ask/article551.htm IrishFlair: I don't have any experience with either sport myself but did find some info on Wikipedia for you: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klootschieten[/url] [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Road_Bowling[/url] which I hope has enough information for you to figure out the difference between the games. And let us know how you get on in Ireland! Pictures would be great, too (hint, hint ;) ) Safe travels, Wendy Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:41:04 +0100 Planning a Trip to Ireland http://www.dochara.com/ask/article542.htm Colleen: Thanks, Wendy. I'll post my adventures when I return, and yes - please do contact me if you ever head north. I grew up in Los Angeles, and spent summers in Laguna, so know So Cal quite well. I've been here eight years, and adore it. But it's taken time to find the jewels and hidden treaures, and I love to share them. This is a magical and beautiful part of the world, best experienced in spring or fall, as the vineyards turn gold and the wine crush begins. Heaven. And no time adjustments! Thanks again for your help. Warm regards, Colleen Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:41:28 +0100 Planning a Trip to Ireland http://www.dochara.com/ask/article548.htm Sheadley: Hi, I'm an author in Las Vegas, NV. I'm trying to write a fiction book that has various scenes in the 1100's specifically involving the Last High King of Ireland Rory O'Connell. I'm trying to find out things about the land ownership situation during that time as well as agriculture. I'm also looking into types of wedding ceremonies during that time. Could you suggest any particular books, (even history books) that I might be able to find and purchase? Stacee Sun, 31 Aug 2008 01:58:36 +0100 Langauge, Culture & Heritage http://www.dochara.com/ask/article547.htm hawthorne: Thanks a million Wendy Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:35:46 +0100 Langauge, Culture & Heritage http://www.dochara.com/ask/article546.htm KevinC: We are considering using a company called Authentic Ireland www.authenticireland.com for a self-drive tour when we visit Ireland next summer. We really like their ideas for routes and places to visit. Has anyone used Authentic Ireland before, and what is there reputation like. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:45:45 +0100 Planning a Trip to Ireland http://www.dochara.com/ask/article545.htm ozzyirish: Hi, I am an Irish Citizen (also Australian) who has never been to Ireland. I have a chance to set this right and plan to spend the night in Dublin on a Saturday night (with my wife, without our daughter who will be with grandparents) late this year. I am hoping to stay in a nice hotel (since it is only for one night don't mind top end) that is close to some really good, tradditional pubs-the sort that my family have told me about where you get locked in at closing time, not thrown out. Would love some advice Cheers Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:20:29 +0100 Planning a Trip to Ireland http://www.dochara.com/ask/article544.htm hilbil: Dear Katherine (aka DoChara) This is a wonderful site. I have some questions with which I hope you can help. My husband and I and our 2 small children (1&3) will be arriving in Dublin at the end of October. We plan to stay in Ireland as long as we can (basically until the money runs out or we can find a job and stay longer). We have always wanted to live abroad and figure we better do it before our kids start school. Do you know how difficult it is to get a job (we are americans)? And if we do not find a job, how long can we stay as just visitors? Also, we want to buy a car when we get to Dublin. Do you think this is wise? We then want to travel around the country until we find the place we love and want to live for a while. My husband is an experienced cattle rancher/farmer and I am an accountant. Any suggestions on which regions might be in need of farm/ranch help. Also, any advice with our children (can you take small children into pubs?) Sorry this is not a very organized inquiry. Thank you for any advice you can give us. hilbil Sat, 23 Aug 2008 16:02:30 +0100 Planning a Trip to Ireland http://www.dochara.com/ask/article543.htm ShleyKelly: [b]Are there many Irish who believe in the Faery-Faith? I recently started researching it. I am Irish and find Ireland very fascinating. The Faery-Faith sounds rather interesting too. I would love to visit Ireland someday soon. Are there any recommended sites that are believed to be "Faery Realms" or something?[/b] Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:57:41 +0100 Langauge, Culture & Heritage