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Waterford City Viking Ship in front of Reginald's Tower

Vikings, Irish Crystal, Poetry and more…

Your Letter from Ireland shorts from the 6th of February 2024.

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Beer Whiskey and The Irish Temperence Movement - Beer, Whiskey and The Irish Temperance Movement (#828)

Beer, Whiskey and The Irish Temperance Movement (#828)

Listen to the story of Viking-era water sources, the Franciscans’ art of brewing Irish beer, and the captivating tale of alcohol, social chaos, and the rise of the Irish temperance movement!

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Vikings and Holy Wells - Vikings, Irish Holy Wells and a Craft Brewery

Vikings, Irish Holy Wells and a Craft Brewery

We’re going to dive a little deeper into the subject of Irish well water today – encompassing the Vikings, the brewing of beer in Ireland and a little urban history along the way.

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Niall of the Nine Hostages

Do You Carry Niall of the Nine Hostages DNA?

Today we look at a very old Irish boy’s name. It’s one that has worked its way around the world as both a given name and a surname. The name is “Niall” (pronounced “Nile” in Ireland). Do you have a relative with the name Niall (or maybe Neil or Neal)? Did you know that the name Niall means “champion” in old Irish? It’s a name with an important place in Irish culture. Let’s take a closer look.

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10 Stops Map jpg - 10 Stops on a Musical Tour Around Ireland (#804)

10 Stops on a Musical Tour Around Ireland (#804)

Céad míle fáilte, 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 Reginald’s Tower, Waterford City, County Waterford. This 1,000 year old building in the middle of Waterford city is quite a sight! But the replica Viking ship next…

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