There have been a lot of theories advanced over the years about the origin of pizza: There’s the leaning tower thing, the queen that ate peasant food, and the GI’s bringing a taste for it with them when they came back from the second World War. Some say that an Italian immigrant by the name […]
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Understanding the meanings behind the symbols associated with Ireland can help you gain a broader understanding of Irish culture or your own heritage. Whether you are looking to do further research or simply to learn a bit more for St. Patrick’s Day, enjoy this basic guide to Irish symbols. Harp: The harp is a definitive […]
Want to learn how to speak like a real Irishman? Here are several common words and phrases used by the Irish in everyday conversation. Alco (n)- someone who’s always drunk. Amadan (or Omadhan) (n)- idiot. Ara be whist (v)- shut up. Arthurs (n)- a pint of Guiness; as in the founder Arthur Guiness. Go and […]