History of Ireland

Given that their original purpose of hunting (Wolves and Boar) protecting stock or as war dogs is gone they are just pets. The breed nearly died out in the 19th century but a Captain Graham saved it by interbreeding mainly with the Scottish Deerhound but also the Great Dane, Borzoi and Mastiffs. This may have produced a larger dog than historically known and the modern temperament is also probably different being much softer than the fierce hound of Irish legend, they are often referred today as Gentle Giants. A number of health problems are associated with them and their life expectancy is only up to about 8 years. They are also used as mascots by the Irish Guards (part of the British Army).

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The Irish - At the time of the famine most of the Irish population were poor peasants, as the land was owned by England's lords and gentry/merchant population. The potato was the MAIN staple/food for Ireland, and before the Irish were allowed to cultivate the crops for themselves and their families, all crops went to England to pay obscene taxes and fees to England.

One third of the Irish population starved to death due to the "rotten potato crop" that they harvested - the English landlords, monarchy, and government did nothing to help the Irish population. The potato famine lasted over 10 years as the land was also poisoned from this fungus that destroyed the first crop.

The great Irish migration to America started in the 1840's due to the potato famine. Ireland is a small island, (the only European country not infected by the Roman Empire - amazing Celtic people, as along with present day Scotland and her people fought the Romans, e.g. this is why Handrain's Wall was built.)

All told, one-third of the Irish population emigrated from Eire (Ireland), one-third died in their homeland, and the remaining third stayed.

The great Irish emigration ended in the 1860's. Others came, but not in the waves as seen in the past 20 years. Perfect timing for the Irish, as many were taken from their boats and immediately put in the Union Army - they left a land of poverty and death to come here and give their blood gladly in America's Civil War.

In traditional English usage, the term "sweetbread" does not refer to any actual bread such as sandwich bread, buns or rolls, but to a category of meat, specifically, the thymus and pancreas glands, brain and other internal organs of butchered animals. The origin of the term goes back at least to the 16th century, and is thought to refer to the thymus glands because they generally have a rich, mildly sweet flavor. See the link below for more information.
> In earlier centuries, the words "meat" and "bread" both referred to food in general, and were used interchangeably.

This is sometimes called Polish Stew.

Add into a large pot:
potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
1 small or 1/2 large head of cabbage, cut into chunks
1 to 2 quartered onions
2 average rolls of polish sausage, cut into 1" slices, or Li'l Smokies, whole
Salt and pepper to taste
Cover with water and cook until vegetables are tender
*the amount of the vegetables you use is up to you according to the size pot of stew you wish to make.

The great Irish potato famine started in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in the years 1842 to 1852. There was mass starvation, which is estimated to of killed one million people. Many people also emigrated from Ireland because of the famine. Ireland's population is estimated to have decreased as much as 25 percent in just seven years. Historians now know the cause of the famine was a disease called potato blight. The famine was so great, because at the time nearly 33 percent of Ireland's population relied solely on potatoes for nourishment.

Belatu-Cadros (Belatucadros, Belatucadrus,

Balatocadrus, Balatucadrus, Balaticaurus,

Balatucairus, Baliticaurus, Belatucairus,

Belatugagus, Belleticaurus, Blatucadrus,

and Blatucairus), a god of war

That which joins or links two things together?

The Tudor rose represents the marriage of Henry Tudor and Elizabeth of york ,but it also represents the reign of the Tudor's.

I called and asked and all they would say, is that all they were allowed to say is that she is no longer with the station! Top secret stuff!

Dragon is male and Phoenix is female

The stag, the boar and the ram are also common masculine symbols.

While we all see celebraties, and charities sending food and stuff to countries that are affected by world hunger - a normal person can do this, completely free of charge! Just check out some lists of local charities.

According to William O'Brien's "History of Irish Sweepstakes" the winner was Walter Bass, who was always know as being lucky. Records indicate the horse, Blarney Boy, was a long shot so Walter sold half the ticket for $10,000, but Blarney won by a nose over Jerry of Kilkenny. Jerry of Kilkenny was flying down the home stretch when Blarney kicked in the after burner and closed the gap. This was won by st maries

John De Courcy got support because he married Affreca daughter of godred king of the Isle of Man.

Belfast (The North)

Belfast is a lively city undergoing political and economic change like the rest of Ireland. Well worth a visit to capture this moment in its history. The City is well run, having the advantage of the UK system of transportation and infrastructure. If you feel comfortable wandering outside the main commercial areas, expect to see flags and murals representing the cultural affiliations of the city dwellers.

Cork (The South)

Cork is based in the South and tends to get warmer weather in the Summer. Many families holiday in the South of Ireland in the sunny South West which is very picturesque. Cork city itself is not what I would call a pretty city. Many of the streets are narrow and hilly. However this is offset by the fact that Cork people are more friendly and approachable which gives the city a 'small town' feel to it even though it is not. The food down South is better on average than in Dublin and the prices cheaper.

Dublin (The East)

Dublin is the commercial hub of the Republic of Ireland and contains the majority of the population density. What was once a run-down neglected city is now very vibrant and cosmopolitian. Expect to overhear many non-English speakers as you walk about the City. The current boom in building in Ireland has attracted a lot of workers from the EU accession countries looking for a better life in the form of a higher wage than they would normally be used to. Expect all sorts of welcomes from the various peoples of Europe. The city can be expensive and is not as easy to get around as it could be but this is offset by the fact that the City Center can almost be walked for those willing to. However, with each year that passes, it has become easier to get around Dublin with the introduction of a Tram style system called The Luas. Try to use it during off-peak hours to get a comfortable seat!

Galway (Into the West!)

Galway is widely regarded by many Irish people to be one of the nicest cities to live in, in Ireland. As a consequence, property here remains expensive and is well sought after. Located on the Western Seaboard, it still harbors the scars of the Irish Famine as one can see row upon row of Stone walls which once made up the small property-holders who faced the hard decision of whether to stay and try to survive or leave the country and find a new life. The West is undeniably beautiful but it's also a rugged place that is a nice contrast to the more commercial cities. It also rains more here too but in the Summer it's not too bad but it may be colder than you're used to, so bring some rain gear!

The standard domestic electricity supply in Ireland is 230 volt AC (frequency 50hz). The most common plug used is the 13 amp three-pin plug.

a constituency is an area that elects 3, 4 or 5 members of the Irish Parliament

the number varies but there are usually between 40 and 43

at the moment there are 41

Lúnasa.

That is a complex question to answer. You would need to be very familiar with Irish history and the past situations to have a full understanding. Things are much improved, but there is still mistrust between some parts of society. Some of this is endemic and almost part of the culture in itself. People are in effect brought up not to trust the other side, rather than taking people on their merits. This is not true in all cases and there are many positive relations between the different sides of the community. Levels of violence are far less now, but there are people still there intent on causing trouble, but they have very little support. So things are radically better now than they have been for many years, and things are continuing to improve. Issues that are still of contention include things like marches, recognition of the heroes of one side, that are not seen as heroes by the other. There are still some areas of politics that need to be finalised, like policing and justice, though that should be resolved soon, as this answer is made on the 18th of October 2009.

The only way to get to Ireland from abroad in the 12th century, which is when John De Courcy came to Ireland, would be by ship. That is how he and the other Normans got to Ireland.

Mohawk Cane

6 out of 32 counties Ireland is about 19% of northern Ireland

I don't want to be picky and I definitely don't want to start an international incident, so to be politically correct I will say that geographically, Northern Ireland accounts for about 19-20% of the land mass of the island of Ireland.

George Moore lived next to Oliver St John Gogarty in Ely Place off Stephens white. Both were famous writers and both rather eccentric. All the doors of Ely Place were then painted white. Moore painted his door green so that the drunken Gogarty would not come knocking on it, thinking it to be his own door. Gogarty then painted his door red so that the drunken Moore would not come knocking on his door! So started the fashion."

There is also a story that the women were tired of their husbands going in the wrong doors when they were drunk, going up the wrong stairs, into the wrong bedroom and sleeping with the wrong woman so they painted the doors different colors to help them distinguish between them.

When Prince Albert, the husband of Queen Victoria, died, the Queen ordered all doors in the entire British Empire to be painted black. The Irish, being opposed to caving to such orders, immediately painted their doors as colorfully as was possible at the time.