In this narration, the lovable rogue, Ronnie Drew, takes us through the beautiful and haunting story of Deidre of the Sorrows. This is another one the most popular tales to be found in ancient Irish mythology. – If you enjoyed this, please share –
Gaza Kids to Ireland Events 2018 — seachranaidhe1
Originally posted on zazafl: The Gaza Kids to Ireland are coming back! It’s round three! As the trip last year was such an uplifting, joyous experience, we are doing it all again this summer! At the end of July, the kids from Al Helal Academy are coming to Ireland to play football and meet you!… via […]
Shancoduff – Patrick Kavanagh Poem
Here is some verse from the irascible Irish poet from County Monaghan. Kavanagh was linked to the IRA back in the early days after partition. Strange that both he and Brendan Behan should have hated one another so much as Behan was also a member of the IRA. We Irish love nothing better than to […]
Ireland’s 10 Creepiest Places
This is a light-hearted look at some of Ireland’s ghostly places. The list is not complete, as phantoms and apparitions inhabit every parish and cupboard across the Emerald Isle. It is said that there are hundreds of ghastly ghouls, for example, who linger in Leinster House in Dublin for most of the political year. The […]
Ireland’s Highest Mountain, Take A Walk With Us
Carrauntwohil, standing at 3,406 ft, is Ireland’s highest mountain. It can be found in the south-west of the island in County Kerry. The views from this peak are sensational, as is the journey to the summit. In this video, we follow one walking enthusiast as he ascends this majestic mountain. – If you enjoyed this, […]
Children Of Lír – Irish Myth
Here we have that inimitable Dubliner, Ronnie Drew, narrating the hauntingly beautiful ancient Irish myth, The Children Of Lír. This tale is a standard of the Gaelic pantheon of ancient stories. It tells of jealousy, cruelty, loss and loyalty. Perhaps the kind reader will find some aspects that are relevant to life today in a […]
Maeve And The Bull Of Cooley – Irish Legend
Here we have the roguish Dubliner, Ronnie Drew, narrating the wonderful myth of the Brown Bull of Cooley. This story features the greatest of all Irish warriors of legend, Cúchulainn. The many sites where this story is set can still be viewed today in Ulster, approximately 2000 years after the events took place. – If […]
The Streets Of New York – Ryan McMullan And The Wolfe Tones
Here are two versions of the famous Irish folk song that tells of a young emigrant who leaves his native land to seek a better life in New York. The lyrics pay homage to the strong relationship between the Irish and the New York Police Department. As is the case with many emigres, it is […]
Irish Rebel Song – Some Say The Devil Is Dead
This folk classic is here performed by The Kilkennys (I wonder where they’re from?). They are accompanied by set dancers wearing ‘heavy shoes’ who provide a wonderful percussion for a time. – If you care, please give it a share –
Fionn MacCumhail – Irish Hero Of Ancient World
Here we get to hear the story of Fionn MacCumhail – also known as Finn McCool – as it is narrated by that most solid of Dubliners, (sadly deceased) Ronnie Drew. If you would like to learn more about that name on the pub that you drink in, then this is the audio for you. […]
Battle Of Clontarf – Brian Ború Defeats The Vikings
This short documentary gives us an introduction into the lead up to the famous Battle of Clontarf when Irishmen joined together to ostensibly defeat the Vikings who were growing in strength on the island. The colonial Norsemen had assistance from treacherous Irishmen who refused to accept the lordship of the High King, Brian Ború. In […]
The Wolfe Tones – My Heart Is In Ireland
This is a standard of the folk scene in Ireland and wherever the Irish diaspora gather. It’s a lament for the emigrants and their descendants who live around the world. It can be difficult for those from some other nations to fully understand the emotional connections that Irish people have for their place of birth. […]
Rebel Voice 