Michael Collins — Just found out something new about my 2yrs+ boyfriend, #Tpoo. This is his great great (and/or) great great great grandfather, an Irish revolutionary.
This Land (by Michelle in Ireland)
I love this movie. Can I please meet Matthew Goode in a fantastical way such as this.
I need to go back.
untitled by stephen.edwards on Flickr.
Instead of practicing classical music like I SHOULD be doing…I’m learning to play irish tunes on my violin :) my goal: learn this song by the end of the night
From National Geographic Picture Of The Day; May 26, 2011:
IRELAND-DUBLIN-PHOENIX PARK-THE DEATH TREE by Gintaras Varnagys on Flickr.
The Cork accent tends to have a faster pace than any other Irish accent, often making it the most difficult to understand.
What’s the craic, boy? Oh my god! Will ye stop messing, like?! What’s up? Oh my god, will you stop that behaviour?
This is proper information distributed on the internet.
I lol’d
John Frusciante: Intro at Slane Castle
10 more days until The Script at AVIVA stadium..
Me and my little sister in Ireland
Dublin, Ireland: 3,657 people celebrate breaking the world record for the number of people dressed as Where’s Waldo during the Street Performance World Championships
In grade 6 I had to do a project on a dream vacation. Not sure why, but I chose Ireland. I spent hours researching places like Cork and Limerick, cute little B&B’s as well as museums. I even sketched out a picture of bangers and mash for the front cover. I ended up getting an A+ even though the teacher questioned my mode of transportation. I had written in my project that I was going to get to Ireland on a ferry (first blonde moment!)
Ten years later I bought a round trip ticket to Ireland to visit this enchanting country with a friend from high school. It was surreal to say the least. We spent two weeks in Ireland venturing the countryside, checking out tourist spots, visiting family and of course making new friends. I remember when I came back and shared my stories with my friends they were all in shock. Shut the front door Kristi, shut the front door that did not happen to you (insert chick flick movie here).
In the end I sometimes still can’t believe that in the last year not only did I go to Ireland once, I went twice – the second time for St. Patrick’s Day with close friends. To this day, it still seems crazy that I have friends over there!
The video above is of Two Door Cinema Club’s performance from Glastonbury 2011 (this performance literally just happened). My friend Peter introduced me to this band while I was in Ireland. They have become one of my favourite bands; I even had the chance to see them live in Toronto last September. If you haven’t already heard their stuff I suggest you download it ASAP!
Have a great weekend!
Sláinte
Are you amongst the many who wonder how Tori will get to Ireland now that SAAB may have to close down?
Belfast riot 2011
Everything is English and Nothing Hurts. …Yet.
This strip isn’t necessarily a history lesson (just history hints, really), but more of a way to facilitate understanding in terminology and the common confusions seen in America elsewhere in the world regarding the British Isles. In the first panel, they’re wearing period clothing from around 1801 (the year Ireland became part of the UK). Keeping the parenthetical aside in mind, we chose that time/year to make the point (in the beginning) of this strip.
A bit of an educational aside: Before the Acts of Union (what joined Ireland to GB), the UK was known as simply the Kingdom of Great Britain. (This included the countries England, Wales, and Scotland, collectively making up the largest of the British Isles, Great Britain. Go figure.) In 1801, with the addition of Ireland, the state was given the new name, “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.” This is slightly different than what we have today. In 1927, Ireland became a sovereign state except for an area in the northeast, which decided to remain with the UK. (Thusly, the “United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.”)
I would have links for you, but all of this is coming up in the comics, and links will be there, as well!
Here is a nice little venn diagram to sort it out a bit more easily:
As for the flags themselves, that will be touched up on soon in a comic!
“Well Terry, we skipped a light fandango, turned cartwheels crossed the floor, we were feeling kinda seasick, but the crowd screamed out for more. ~ That’s very deep Jimmy, what does it mean? ~ Fucked if I know Terry”
- Jimmy Rabbitte
This quote always makes me laugh at the end of the movie. :)
Dreamy Days (by Dan Skajarowski)
It’s really sad that the conflict within the country has been going on for decades now, and it doesn’t seem like it’s ever going to stop.
The UVF are being blamed for starting it. I just don’t understand why a peaceful agreement can’t be implemented there. It must be hard for the kids, growing up surrounded by adults who have set the example that violence is the answer to all problems. It’s just sad.
Poor kids.
Connemara
This deserves it’s own post.
Yes, I’m in Ireland. Yes, I know that Guinness is a very famous beer. I’ve also learned that it doesn’t “travel well,” so the Guinness in the U.S. isn’t as good as the Guinness in Ireland.
With all that said, I don’t like it. I don’t like beer, period. Guinness is not an exception. I can’t tell you how many people have said to me, “You’ll be in Ireland?! Have a Guinness for me!” No.
I did try it. I tasted it. Twice. It tastes like beer, which I don’t like, mixed with coffee, which I also don’t like.
To everyone who is now disappointed in me: I’m not sorry.
untitled by Her Voices on Flickr.
I feel like I’m going to fit right in. I’m sick of the assholes in America to be quite honest with you.
some panoramic from this weekend’s trip at the aran islands, ireland. just 5 more days until i have to leave this beautiful place. Luckily I’ll have a beautiful person come swoop me up from the airport.
for the life of me the only two books I can never seem to finish are Saramago’s “The Double” (I know he’s fantastic, I’m sorry but the man needs to learn that punctuation marks exist) and Welsh’s “Trainspotting”. Ave had both books for over four years now and still I remain halfway through both.
I loved the movie then and I still love it now (except for the suppository - toilet scene, that really kicks the life out of me O_O) and I want to love the book but I’m not as well-versed in colloquial Irish as I thought I could be. :(
Someday I WILL finish “Trainspotting”, just probably not in 24 hours tops.
So far the book’s been good.:P
and I think I need / want an Irish boyfriend to explain to me the ins and outs of Welsh’s writing! That or I move to Ireland to finish the book.:)
After nearly 1 year of planning, building, painting and rain. We have finally opened the doors to Mulbury Lodge. Our first foray into the hospitality industry.
A simple self-catered lodge, outside Galway city centre. Within easy driving distance of Athenry, Carnmore, Oranmore and everything the County of Galway has to offer.
(by miguel vilela)
The sun is shining on Ireland today
Killiney - Urban Decay And Graffiti by infomatique 2010/10/5
this seems to be a common trend in Ireland. layers are definitely key..
irish blood, gringo heart // on the last call poster at the pisser of an irish pub in the boston area the tag reads: “the rapture my ass! see you sunday.” the irish are awesome tough little bastards. these are the three lessons they have for us all. one, whatever the fuck it is, you can probably kick its ass. two, you will sometimes get your ass kicked. and three, quit your bitching and finish all your beer.
Old Barrack Buildings, Charlesfort, Kinsale, Co. Cork.
Nikon F3, 50mm Series E, Ilford HP5+, Fotospeed FD10.
(by s.k. joiner)
.Ireland has the best food I have ever consumed, ever
.despite contrary belief, it isn’t that expensive to thrive in Ireland
.technology always seems to ruin everything, which is ironic since it has been designed to help us
.keeping up with facebook, tumblr, study abroad blog and the most recent ‘Moodle’ platform for Irish school is exhausting and rather unenjoyable. I think I will begin to post more consistently here and then anything/anyone else can do with that what they please
.as much as i love Ireland, i might be allergic to this beautiful land; i’m starting to resemble sneezey the dwarf
