DoChara's Ireland Blog
Random Writings about Ireland and the Irish
Blog Archive for July 2007
There came a ship.......
Monday, July 9 2007
I wasn't a very good student of Irish but I always loved the poetry and am surprised at how much of it has stayed in my memory. Every now and then something happens that brings forgotten lines to mind, and this week it was the chance event that led... [More]
River Nore or River Styx?
Thursday, July 5 2007
Someone in their wisdom has decided that it's a nice idea to float flower bedecked barges on the River Nore in Kilkenny, one on either side of John's Bridge in the centre of town. They first did it last year when Kilkenny was an entrant... [More]
Vikings Return to Dublin
Monday, July 2 2007
On the 14th of August this year, if all goes well, a Viking longship will sail with its crew up the River Liffey and into Dublin. On this occasion the people of Dublin be out with flags, music and a very friendly welcome, quite a different reaction to... [More]
