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  • The Women of the 1916 Rising

    The Women of the 1916 Rising

    On the first day of the rising, Pádraig Pierce stood on the steps of the General Post Office and read out the proclamation of the Irish Republic. The verse ‘Ireland...

    David Carr |

  • Aoife and Strongbow

    Aoife and Strongbow

    With the 1916 centenary celebrations close at hand, the country is focused on that Easter week which marked the last years of English Dominion over Ireland. How did we end...

    David Carr |

  • A People's Rebellion. Easter 1916

    A People's Rebellion. Easter 1916

     The Irish state has never been old enough to mark centenaries. It is not yet one hundred years old. But this year marks the hundredth since the 1916 Easter Rising,...

    David Carr |

  • The Lady's Charm of Luck and Protection

    The Lady's Charm of Luck and Protection

    When it comes to patron Saints, Patrick gets most of the glory. From dyeing the Chicago River green to putting green lights on Tokyo Tower, St. Patrick's day makes a celebrity...

    David Carr |

  • Kerry Versus the World

    Kerry Versus the World

    Cath Finntrágha, The battle of Ventry You probably aren’t aware, but one of the greatest battles in history took place not far from Dingle...

    David Carr |

  • The lonely life of a monk

    The lonely life of a monk

     There is little left standing of the monastic site of Riasc, save for the Riasc Ogham Stone. The early 7th Century settlement is off the beaten track even by...

    David Carr |

  • The first Irish American

    The first Irish American

    Next Columbus day, remember who really found America. Columbus Day has just gone by in the United States, marking the Italian explorer’s famous journey across the Atlantic. Most Scandinavians will...

    David Carr |

  • Passing down

    Passing down

    So much of Ireland has changed over the last forty years. Workers who thatched roofs, span wool and weaved wicker have grandchildren working in tech companies, consultancy and financial services....

    David Carr |

  • Standing Inspiration

    Standing Inspiration

    Ireland's Ancient Standing Stones,Ireland standing stones are a symbol of a culture which was already ancient by the time the great pyramids of Egypt were built. Stretching back over 5,000...

    David Carr |

  • TREES OF LANGUAGE WITH DEEP ROOTS

    TREES OF LANGUAGE WITH DEEP ROOTS

    Ireland's Ogham Alphabet ,Ogham inscribed jewellery is a signature of Brian de Staic, a gift with a personal touch and an ancient significance. The main use of the Ogham alphabet...

    Doreen Moriarty |

  • AS OLD & BEAUTIFUL AS THE BREAK OF DAY

    AS OLD & BEAUTIFUL AS THE BREAK OF DAY

    Breacadh an Lae, ‘The Break Of Day’, is a pendant by Brian de Staic who’s inspiration has a truly ancient lineage. The piece is based on the winter solstice at Newgrange...

    David Carr |

  • Celebrities wear Brian de Staic jewellery.

    Celebrities wear Brian de Staic jewellery.

      Actress and director Cecilia Peck looked gorgeously sleek at the Emmys, accented with her Brian de Staic Aglish Pendant. Cecilia's grandfather, Gregory Peck, had Irish roots from the area the...

    Jindrich Stanek |