St Patrick's Day Custom
The Drowning of the Shamrock
'The "drowning of the shamrock" by no means implies that it is necessary to get drunk in doing so. At the end of the day the shamrock which has been worn in the coat or hat is removed and put into the final glass of grog or tumbler of punch; and when the health has been drunk or the toast honoured, the shamrock should be picked out from the bottom of the glass and thrown over the left shoulder.'
Extract from the 'Journal of the Kildare Archaeological Society' (1908)
Monday 28 March 2011
Oil Northern Ireland
Oil Northern Ireland - Prices and Suppliers
Oil Northern Ireland keeps home heating oil users in Northern Ireland abreast of the latest oil prices.
A recent home heating oil survey in Northern Ireland reported that homeowners choose their oil supplier for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Oil supplier who offers the cheapest oil prices
2. Referral from a friend
3. Availability of credit terms or direct debit facility
4. Loyalty to present oil supplier
5. Quality of customer service
For details of home heating oil in Northern Ireland, including details of government allowances for home heating
and insulation, visit Oil Northern Ireland
Oil Northern Ireland keeps home heating oil users in Northern Ireland abreast of the latest oil prices.
A recent home heating oil survey in Northern Ireland reported that homeowners choose their oil supplier for one or more of the following reasons:
1. Oil supplier who offers the cheapest oil prices
2. Referral from a friend
3. Availability of credit terms or direct debit facility
4. Loyalty to present oil supplier
5. Quality of customer service
For details of home heating oil in Northern Ireland, including details of government allowances for home heating
and insulation, visit Oil Northern Ireland
Friday 6 February 2009
Killybegs Donegal
Killybegs, Donegal"We set off from Donegal town and headed west along the shore of Donegal Bay in the direction of Glencolmcille. The bustling fishing port of Killybegs (Na Cealla Beaga) was our first stop, but our lasting memory. So taken were we with the sights and sounds and comings and goings on the quayside, that we decided to remain in Killybegs for the night. And, all the while, in my mind I could hear the voice of the late Tommy Makem singing 'The Boys of Killybegs'."
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Thursday 5 February 2009
Major General Robert Ross
Ross Monument, Rostrevor, County Down(Image Copyright - Carrentalzone.com)
The Ross Monument, erected in 1826 to the memory of Major General Robert Ross, was officially re-opened on 30 January 2009.
The huge granite obelisk and surrounding garden have been
refurbished at a cost of £120,000.
The above photograph shows the Ross Monument before the work of restoration. The refurbished obelisk and details of the original inscription can be seen at Major General Robert Ross.
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Monday 1 December 2008
Shopping in Newry
Shopping in Newry(The Quays Shopping Centre)
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Shopping in Newry is the buzz phrase throughout Ireland. Shopping in Newry means bargains galore for shoppers from the Republic of Ireland taking advantage of favourable euro exchange and VAT rates.
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Wednesday 15 October 2008
Kingdom of Mourne
Kingdom of Mourne(County Down)
A furze-fragrant afternoon in the Mournes.
Kingdom of Mourne - Characteristics
"A patchwork of improved and semi-improved grazing in medium sized square fields divided by robust stone walls of glacial granite boulders.
Numerous scattered small scale individual houses and farms along dense network of narrow roads, often aligned perpendicular to the slopes.
Scattered trees and yellow gorse along field boundaries and patchy woodland in valleys.
Coniferous plantation on hillslopes."
Extract from N.I. Environment website.
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The Grand Canal, Dublin
The Grand Canal, Dublin(Ballsbridge, Dublin 4)
The Grand Canal links Dublin in the east with the River Shannon in the west. It begins at the River Liffey in Grand Canal Dock.
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