Rebuilding Lives in Northern Ireland
Posted in Interesting Fact on Feb 16th, 2012
Sir John Lavery was commissioned by the Irish Government in 1923 to design new paper currency for the Irish Free State. His portrait of his wife, Lady Lavery, as Cathleen Ni Houlihan subsequently appeared on all Irish banknotes.
Posted in Interesting Fact on Feb 1st, 2012
In medieval Ireland the area around Dublin that included what is now Meath, Louth and Kildare were called The Pale. It had actually at one time been marked off with an earthen dyke or pale.
Posted in Interesting Fact on Jan 16th, 2012
It has been discovered that the early Irish immigrants (1850) in Baltimore, MD learned to read and write at home. This was at a time when it was unheard of and before child labor laws were enacted. These are the people who helped build Maryland’s infrastructure as well as the Washington Monument and the U.S. [...]
Posted in Interesting Fact on Jan 4th, 2012
Derry archaeologists have discovered what they believe to be the oldest church bell. It dates back to 1411, and it is believed it comes from an ancient abbey or church north of Derry City in Shantallow.
Posted in Interesting Fact on Nov 10th, 2011
The unmarked and forgotten grave of an Irish-born Medal of Honor recipient has been found in Illinois. The graves of Martin McHugh and his wife Catherine were discovered by a determined Irish American woman Machelle Long according to ‘Commercial News.’ More Medal of Honor recipients have been from Ireland than from any other foreign country.
Posted in Interesting Fact on Apr 20th, 2011
Since the 16th Century the gold harp on a blue field was the flag of Ireland. The United Irishmen changed the background to green, and it was carried during the rebellion of 1798 — and sometimes had the motto ‘Erin go Bragh’ included below the harp. It was used until the collapse of the Parliamentary [...]
Posted in Interesting Fact on Dec 9th, 2010
A non-profit group Natural News has reaffirmed what the Irish have always known — that potatoes are a super food. They contain all the 22 amino acids to form complete proteins after being easily digested. This means they actually help to absorb protein from meat and dairy. They are also a high source of potassium [...]
Posted in Interesting Fact on Dec 7th, 2010
A time capsule containing newspapers and coins dating back to 1887 has been unearthed by stonemasons in Derry City during restoration work at the Guildhall. They were contained in a sealed glass jar which dates back to the laying of the foundation of the Guildhall.
Posted in Did You Know?, Interesting Fact on Dec 3rd, 2010
Balbriggan, Co Dublin was once the hosiery capital of the world. Stockings and tights were known as “Ballbriggans.”
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