Ireland’s tallest waterfall, Yeats’ poems, and whimsical ceramics
Your Letter from Ireland shorts featuring our 5 favourite Irish things of the week
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Ireland’s tallest waterfall, Yeats’ poems, and whimsical ceramics
Cรฉad mรญle fรกilte, welcome to your Letter from Ireland “Shorts”. Each Tuesday we’ll bring you a quick-read of some of our favourite and interesting Irish things for this week.
FAVOURITE PLACES IN IRELAND
Powerscourt Waterfall, County Wicklow. (See it on a map here.)
Cascading 121 meters down the Wicklow Mountains, Powerscourt Waterfall stands as Ireland’s tallest waterfall and one of County Wicklow’s most spectacular natural attractions. This breathtaking cascade, fed by the Dargle River, offers peaceful woodland walks and stunning views that have captivated visitors for generations in the heart of the “Garden of Ireland.” Learn more about the waterfall here, or check out this rendition of the ‘Meeting of the Waters’ by Thomas Moore, a beautiful song uniquely about County Wicklow.
FEATURED IRISH SURNAMES – Rare Leitrim Surnames
Do you have any surnames from County Leitrim in your family tree? Your surname might even be a rare one! Check out the rarest Irish surnames from County Leitrim here on John Grenham – and see if you can spot your own surname in the mix.
BOOK I’M READING NOW
“The Collected Poems of W.B. Yeats” by W.B. Yeats
This collection brings together the complete poetic works of Ireland’s most celebrated poet and Nobel Prize winner, spanning his evolution from romantic early verse to modernist masterpieces. It includes some of his most well-known poems, such as “The Second Coming,” “Easter 1916,” and “The Lake Isle of Innisfree”, which remain timelessly relevant. Essential reading for poetry lovers and anyone interested in Irish literature.ย Check out the book here.
IRISH PHRASE OR PROVERB
“Go raibh maith agat”
Which translates to “Thank you”.
Click here to hear it pronounced in Irish.
IRISH CRAFT/PRODUCT WE LOVE
For over four decades, Ann-Marie ofย AMR Ceramicsย has been “bringing mud to life,” creating unique, handbuilt pottery and ceramics where each piece is individually crafted and hand-decorated – making every item a true one-of-a-kind treasure. They’re colorful, whimsical, and eye-catching, like thisย dragon teapotย that looks straight out of a storybook. Though not very practical, they do make for some excellent decorative art pieces and conversation-starters.
RIDDLE OF THE WEEK
“What is older than the oak?”
That’s it for this week. Send us an email with any of your own favourites for inclusion in future emails, or if you’re a plus member leave a comment below.
Slรกn for now,
Mike & Carina.
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