Fergus
Born in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford / University of Limerick Graduate / Computer Programmer / Allotment Lover / Photographer / Massive Traditional Irish Music Fan / Potato Lover / Irish Mythology Enthusiast / Whiskey Collector and Connoisseur.
I built The Irish Place to share my love of the culture I grew up in. My hope is that those with Irish ancestry and can learn about their heritage... and all those planning to visit the beautiful landscapes of the Emerald Isle, with its rich and ancient culture can quench their thirst for knowledge here.
Feel free to get in touch. I read every email!
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Heavenly Instrument: The Irish Flute
An Irish flute is generally a simple instrument crafted from wood.
It has been played across Ireland for decades in Irish Traditional Music ensembles and...
Mellow Beauty – The Uilleann Pipes
The Uilleann Pipes are widely regarded as one of the most outstanding examples of pipes worldwide.
Largely because of their uniquely sweet and mellow tone,...
Visas for Visiting, Working, Studying or Retiring in Ireland
If you are planning a long holiday to explore all that Ireland has to offer, or are wishing to study, working or retire in...
A Little Bit of Heaven: Irish Traditional Music
Irish Traditional Music has evolved slowly and has been passed down from generation to generation largely through the oral tradition, a practice that continues...
Woman or Witch? The History of Kyteler’s Inn
Dame Alice Kyteler was a glamorous and beautiful woman who was also one of the first in Ireland to be sentenced to be burned...
Haunting Memorial: The ‘Famine’ Statues at Custom House Quay
While it is certainly true that Ireland is home to countless memorials, sites of historical interest, public sculptures and other installations, few make the...
Rock of Ages: The Brownshill Dolmen
The ancient Brownshill Dolmen is an impressive example of a megalithic 'portal tomb'. This 'cromlech' (from the Irish 'crom' meaning 'curved and 'leac' meaning...
Medieval Marvel – St. Canice’s Cathedral
St. Canice's Cathedral was constructed during the early thirteenth century on a site that had long been regarded as sacred. The monastery that once...
Magical Music: The Celtic Harp
The Celtic Harp is known by a number of names, including the Irish, the Folk, and the Lever. It is indigenous to the following...
A Jewel in Waterford’s Crown: Reginald’s Tower
Reginald's Tower has dominated the east end of Waterford's pretty city quay for centuries. It was constructed as part of the defensive wall that...
