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In Ireland, the Stations of the Cross Is a Tradition that Lives

In Ireland, the Stations of the Cross Is a Tradition that Lives

Posted by ShamrockCraic on 19th Apr 2019

Good Friday is the day Jesus of Nazareth was crucified, died, and was buried. Throughout Ireland on Good Friday, devout Catholics perform the Stations of the Cross, also called the Via Crucis (Latin for the Way of the Cross), or the Way of Sorrows, a series of 14 stops along a spiritual pilgrimage m …
One Year Later: Ireland's Good Friday Drinking Ban Lifted

One Year Later: Ireland's Good Friday Drinking Ban Lifted

Posted by ShamrockCraic on 18th Apr 2019

From 1927 through 2017 no pubs anywhere in Ireland opened on Good Friday. But that all changed last year when the Dáil, Ireland’s lower house of parliament, voted in favor of lifting the ban in service of Easter tourism.“Tourism makes a much greater contribution to our economy and this is particular …
About an Irish Surname: The Sullivan Clan

About an Irish Surname: The Sullivan Clan

Posted by Justine Mikaloff on 17th Apr 2019

The people and their customs make a place special and that’s exactly why the Irish lineages and genealogic trees are a riveting way to dive into the past of Ireland. It is essential for the history of any country to understand its ethnography, whether we talk about the towns people settled in, their …
The 7 Best Places to Visit in County Leitrim

The 7 Best Places to Visit in County Leitrim

Posted by Adam Farley on 16th Apr 2019

The least populated county in Ireland is also one of the country's most lush. With lakes, glens, rivers, and waterfalls in abundance, Leitrim, in northwest Ireland, boasts a stunning array of scenery and views. The towns and villages that fill in the landscape offer traditional Irish architecture an …
Visit Titanic Belfast (Plus 5 Titanic Souvenirs You Can't Miss)

Visit Titanic Belfast (Plus 5 Titanic Souvenirs You Can't Miss)

Posted by Justine Mikaloff on 15th Apr 2019

In 1996, one of the most successful films of all time was shown in cinemas, winning the hearts of people all over the world. It eventually garnered 11 Oscars, earned billions from its timeless soundtrack, and brought in Academy Awards from diverse categories. This film is no other than “Titanic,” …