Monthly Archives: July 2016

North Tipperary Agriculture Show

Posted on July 30, 2016 by oglach

  On Monday (August 1st), the Nenagh Showgrounds will host the 141st recorded installment of the North Tipperary Agricultural Show. Ireland’s longest-running agricultural show, the North Tipp Ag show began in its current form in 1875. This, of course, was … Continue reading →

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Lughnasadh – Ancient Festival

Posted on July 30, 2016 by oglach

Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland In Irish mythology, the Lughnasadh festival is said to have been begun by the god Lugh (Lú) as a funeral feast and athletic competition in commemoration of his mother (or foster-mother) Tailtiu. She … Continue reading →

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Swords

Posted on July 18, 2016 by oglach

“I saw you dancing with my wife last night.” “Yes? And?” “Well…um, you’re quite the dancer…” “So is your wife.” “Well. Uh, I’m not much of a dancing man, myself.” “So I hear.” “Something else…I noticed the way you were … Continue reading →

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1988 – Birth of professional mixed martial artist, Conor McGregor, in Crumlin, Dublin.

Posted on July 15, 2016 by oglach

Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland Conor ‘The Notorious’ McGregor is a mixed martial artist who competes in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Throughout his career, he has competed as a featherweight, lightweight and welterweight. McGregor is the current … Continue reading →

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the Lily’s guise…

Posted on July 8, 2016 by oglach

Originally posted on Scéalta Ealaíne:
‘Easter Lily’ by Yanny Petters  (a painting on glass) Did you know that in 1926, Cumann na mBan introduced the Easter Lily as a symbol of remembrance for those who died in the…

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Fifty Objects (IV)

Posted on July 6, 2016 by oglach

I hesitate to refer to either of the following as ‘objects’, but they can be touched, and they can touch me back…when they feel like it, or when I let them. Just outside Kildare, at the Solas Bhride Centre, is … Continue reading →

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