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IRISH FACTS

• Favorite Ireland Facts
  Trivia, surprising statistics and Irish history you may not be aware of.

• Modern Ireland Facts
  The Irish today are wealthier than they ever dreamed of. Facts about the new old sod.

• Republic of Ireland Facts
  Economic, political and social facts about Ireland today.

• Government of Ireland Facts
  How Ireland's government works, frequency of elections and top policital parties.

  

• Irish Taoiseachs
  A list of all Prime Ministers since Ireland became independent.

• Ireland Christmas Facts
  All the eccentric and charming customs involved in Christmas in Ireland.

• Ireland Travel Tips
  Basic things about money, electricity and other things you'll want to know before you head for Eire.
  

IRISH QUOTES AND SAYINGS

• Quotes by Oscar Wilde
  Wilde is every bit as outrageous and funny today as he was 100 years ago.

• Quotes by George Bernard Shaw
  Though he gained fame in England, George Bernard Shaw was an Irishman with a rare wit.

• Quotes On and About Irish Golf
  Observations by wacky Irish caddies and some famous duffers.

• Proverbs - The Wit and Wisdom of Ireland
  The Irish have a saying for every situation in life, good or bad.

• Irish Quotes
  From modern politicians to the great writers of yore, the Irish have plenty to say.

TRAVEL IN IRELAND

• Getting an Irish Passport
  Current information on how to obtain Irish citizenship and a passport.

• Day Trip to Wicklow
  A beautiful mountainous area of southeast Ireland makes for a great day trip from Dublin.

  

• Spanish Point
  Legends of Spanish shipwrecks and "black Irish" sailors on a beach in West Clare.

• Poulnabrone
  An ancient monument in The Burren may have been a tomb, or an ancient tribal signpost.

• Loop Head
  A lovely, less developed peninsula in Ireland's southwest.

• Kilmore Quay
  A surprising town of thatched roofs in the sunny southeast.

• Irish Seaweed Baths
  They used to be spartan mudbaths in the old days. Nowadays the Irish have added soft lighting and music.

• Glenveagh Castle
  In Donegal, a stunning castle and national park with an American connection.

• The Gap of Aherlow
  Not far from Tipperary, one of the most heavenly hiking areas on earth.

• First Class Tour of Ireland
  A wealthy relative steps in to make this writer's first visit to Ireland and incredible tour with limos, castles and other pricey perks.

• Dublin Tour
  A quick easy one-day tour of the capital's key sites.

• Donegal
  An Irish family moves to Donegal, and find that it's still a very different world from the rest of Ireland.

• Crough Patrick
  A hike up St. Patrick's mountain is a real workout.

• Belleek Castle
  A cozy little castle with hidden passages and a mysterious atmosphere.

• Aran Island Halloween
  Out in Inisheer, it's very quiet on Halloween.

• Irelands Tourist Dive
  Our writers give you the inside scoop on which famous tourist sites you'll want to visit, and which you'll be better off to pass by.

• Ireland Travel
  A directory of our travel stories.

TRADITIONAL CULTURE

• The Wren Day in Dingle
  After Christmas, this little town comes to live for an eccentric celebration.

• Shrove Tuesday
  A night when Ireland goes a little crazy over pancakes.

• Little Women's Christmas
  A traditional ladies night out, still observed by a very few.

• Craic - What Does it Mean?
  The Irish are always talking about it, but have a hard time defining it in words.

• Celtic Halloween
  The holiday that Ireland gave to America.

• Celtic Knot Meanings
  The symbolism behind these still popular designs.

• Bilberry Sunday
  A less known holiday that's largely faded from Ireland's memory.

• Irish Culture
  A directory of all our Irish culture stories.

IRISH HISTORY

• Queen of the Pirates
  Grace O'Malley was one tough customer.

• Molly Malone
  She's had a statue in Dublin dedicated to her as well as a popular song. Did she really exist?

• The Derryveagh Evictions
  Glenveagh Castle once housed one of Ireland's most oppressive landlords.

MODERN IRELAND

• Saint Patricks Day History
  The strange story of how this holiday got so big internationally that they even started celebrating it in Ireland.

• Russborough Art
  Russborough House has long been a favorite of art lovers. But art thieves like it even more.

• Return to Belfast
  A women from the Republic who attended college in Belfast goes back and finds some things changed, and some things just the same.

• Mortgages in Ireland
  The 100 per cent mortgage drives homebuying in Ireland to even more dizzying heights.

• Lawsuits in Ireland
  With almost as many lawyers per capita as the U.S., Ireland has become a place where every disagreement becomes a court case.

• Irish Political Science
  A hilarious remembrance of drumming up support among voters in the Irish countryside back in the 1970's.

• Irish Laws & Life
  A prominent young Irish politician talks about conflicts between old Irish laws and the country's new social realities.

• A Home in Ireland
  For most young people, the dream of home ownership in Ireland is just that - a pure dream.

• Horse Riding in Ireland
  A Western-style horse ranch in Donegal that's becoming very popular.

• Hurling for Pride
  An American lacrosse player takes a shot a playing Ireland's roughest sport.

• Guinness Low Alcohol
  Struggling Guinness tries to recapture it's market with low alcohol and other new drinks.

• Foreign Hotel Workers in Ireland
  A hotel clerk with an Irish accent has become a thing of the past.

• Cell Phones Ireland - On to Eternity
  More and more of the Irish have decided they want to take a cell phone with them to the great hereafter.

• YouTube Ireland
  Check out which videos are coming in from Ireland these days.

• Modern Ireland
  Directory of our stories about modern Ireland.

IRISH MUSIC

• John Doyle, Guitarist
  An interview with John Doyle, a leading Celtic guitarist.

• Irish Fiddler Liz Carroll & John Doyle
  Review of a great new album "In Play."

• Harrigan & Braham Revived
  Mick Moloney and friends revive songs by the great Irish-American entertainers of the 19th century.

• Donal Clancy's debut
  A solo debut by a unique Irish guitarist from a famous musical family.

• Ciaran Tourish & John Doyle
  New solo CDs by the famous Irish guitarist and the lead fiddler from Altan reviewed.

• Irish Music
  Directory of our Irish music stories.

IRISH FOOD

• West Cork Food Producers
  A whole world of new specialty food-producing farms has sprung up on beautiful West Cork. A great tour for culinary enthusiasts.

• Christmas Plum Pudding
  A traditional recipe for the cholesterol-heavy favorite from Ireland.

SHOPPING IN IRELAND

• Irish Crafts
  Shopping for the exciting new crafts products coming out of Ireland, and how to get the best deal.

E-BOOKS, T SHIRTS AND OTHER OFFERS AND SERVICES

• Ireland Fun Facts Ezine
  Sign up for the FREE Ireland Fun Facts newsletter.

• Wild Irish T Shirts
  Some rather unusual T Shirts you can use to express your Irishness!

• Irish Proverb T Shirts
  Funny Irish proverbs and sayings you can wear.

• Best of Southwest Ireland E-Book
  Our great e-book about the most unique attractions of southwestern Ireland. Just $8.

• Map of Ireland
  A planning tool for your next visit.

• Currency Converter
  Find out how many Euros your dollars will buy.

• Golf Vacations
  A special tour offer through Shamrock Golf Tours.

• Sitebuild
  A system you can use to build a site like this one.

• Advertise on Ireland Fun Facts
  Promote your product or service to our audience of Ireland enthusiasts.

• Lobax T Shirts
  Some very unusual T Shirts by young Billy, the design genius in the family.

• About Lobax
  The strange story of Lobax.

• Buy Lobax T Shirts
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GOLFING IN IRELAND

• Tralee
  A course the forces a different approach to the game.

• Waterville
  The beautiful monster.

• Lahinch
  A charming course in the great town, with echoes of St. Andrews.

• Doonbeg
  Greg Norman's design can create some difficult rounds.

• Ballybunion
  Quite simply, the grande dam of Irish links.

• Irish Golf Course Carne
  A northwestern gem that you may find yourself all alone on.

• Ireland Golf Resources
  Tools to help you plan your golf tour to Ireland.

• Ireland Golf Vacations
  Directory of our Ireland Golf stories.