Black Irish: fact or fiction?
Red Hair or Black? One stereotype is that of the “Black Irish”, individuals of Irish ancestry who have black hair and very white skin. The …
Official Flag Northern Ireland
What is the Official Flag Northern Ireland? Is there such thing? One of the first things I noticed when we first moved to Northern Ireland …
Northern Ireland Information – the Basic Facts
Northern Ireland Information You heard about the quaint beauty of Northern Ireland and you are thinking about a visit. But you know very little about …
Ulster Flag of Northern Ireland
The Ulster Flag- Fast Facts Other names for the same flag:The Ulster Banner or Ulster Flag (Six Counties) or Red Hand of Ulster it was …
List of famous shipwrecks in Ireland
List of Famous Shipwrecks in Ireland Sea lanes are dotted with famous and not so famous wrecks of ships that have sunk through the ages. …
Northern Ireland Art Page – Meet the Future Celebrities!
Northern Ireland Art and Artists There is something charming about the work of Northern Irish artists. Maybe it is the misty weather, the dramatic coastlines, …
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The Girona shipwreck in Northern Ireland
Background – The Spanish Armada The Girona was a Spanish Galleass, part of the mighty Spanish Armada that in 1588 set out to conquer England. …
Lacada Point
Lacada point is a rock promontory that juts into the ocean a few hundred yards west of Giant’s Causeway. It is typical of the rugged …
Titanic Band – heroes at the moment of disaster
The Titanic Band The Titanic music band added a sense of heroism to this tragic event. Witnesses agree that the band played on till the …
Titanic Facts – the Sinking
Titanic Facts – Titanic 1912 Sinking continued After the collision with the iceberg water began to pour in quickly. Within ten minutes the water levels …