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The Island and Republic of Éire

Posted on May 19, 2024 by TheJessicaness

The Irish name Éire derives from Ériu, the name of a Gaelic goddess of sovereignty. The name debate started in 1921 after 26 counties of the 32 became the Irish Free State. Then in 1949, the southern counties were called … Continue reading →

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Land of Saints and Scholars

Posted on May 16, 2024 by TheJessicaness

Christianity quickly spread throughout Ireland after arriving around 400 AD. The convents and monasteries that followed became educational institutions that led to the island’s Golden Age while the falling of the Roman Empire plunged most of the rest of Europe … Continue reading →

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Auld Sod

Posted on May 15, 2024 by TheJessicaness

This nickname was started by almost a quarter, roughly two million, of the Irish population who were forced to immigrate to the United States after the potato crop failure of 1845, caused by the late blight, led to the Great … Continue reading →

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Military history, Mermaid statue, Monitor lizard

Posted on September 6, 2022 by TheJessicaness

We woke up to an envelope that was shoved under the door because the hotel wanted to charge $75 for a bloody pillow case that I found on the bed we hadn’t used. I now know to ruffle the sheets … Continue reading →

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Crustaceans, Carabaos, Churches

Posted on September 4, 2022 by TheJessicaness

Ga’an Point Up at dawn and sit on the balcony, watching the sunrise as people get in the water and enjoy the rest of the park. On our way to breakfast, I notice the $5.14 per gallon sign, but even … Continue reading →

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