30 April 2008
23 April 2008
Irish Food
Cheese, yes, cheese guides to Ireland! Irish food used to be a source of humor, but no longer. There is much to enjoy. Learn more at a history found here. A renown guide to eating in Ireland, and another.
Flickr photo uploaded by Irotzabal on December 9, 2007
16 April 2008
Horseback riding in Ireland
The Ireland Tourism Board has hundreds of links to equestrian activities and here are some other resources to check out if you are interested in horseback riding in Ireland.
Blarney Castle
Christopher Warrick, SBCC student, sent this image of Blarney Castle which he took when he visited last summer, while working at a restaurant in Dingle.
The choir will be in Blarney on 9 June. Learn more about the history of the castle by following the link here. How many people will kiss the stone?
09 April 2008
Sounds like Gaelic to me!
A rare peek into our choir practice as we practice pronunciation for our songs Molly Na gCuach Ni Chuilleanain and Si Do Mhameo with our Gaelic coach, Theresa, April 8 and 15 2008. Try it yourself!
06 April 2008
Recommended Travel Books
Ireland- in a Glass of its Own, Peter Biddlecombe
Secret Map of Ireland, Rosita Boland
Oxford Illustrated Literary Guide to Great Britain and Ireland
Height of Nonsense, Paul Clements
check out the selection at Pacific Traveller's Supply and save 15% when you buy there.
02 April 2008
Ireland Photography Exhibit from Brooks Institute
See the Emerald Isles’ history, culture and people through as seen through the lens of 12 students from Brooks'
01 April 2008
See an Irish movie
What's your favorite?
Here are a few to consider:
Once (2006)
Strongly recommended and charming, low-budget movie [essentially the story is told with MUSIC!] which won the 2007 Oscar for Best Song, and follows two singer/songwriters in Dublin. The official site includes the trailer here
The Commitments (1991) the trailer for the movie here
My Left Foot (1989)
The Dead (1987)
The Magdalene Sisters (2002)
Michael Collins (1996)
The Quiet Man (1952)