Ireland might be known for its rolling green hills and warm cups of tea, but when it comes to music, we’ve also played host to some of the biggest names in showbiz history. From Beatles mania to Beyoncé’s fireworks, the island has seen unforgettable performances that left crowds hoarse and hearts full while playing live
Of all the colourful characters to visit Ireland’s shores throughout history perhaps none are as colourful as William of Orange, the ambitious Dutch prince. William of Orange rose to become William the Third – the King of England, Scotland, and Ireland in 1689 until his death in 1702. Known in Ireland as King Billy, William
Here’s an interesting legend about love potions. A man walks down the road, holding his wife’s hand — something not commonly seen among country people hundreds of years ago. “Look at the strong grip he’s got,” one local says to another as they observe the couple from a corner of the chapel. “I’ll bet he’s
Was Ireland the origin of life and evolution? Anthony Woods makes the case that Ireland’s island status changed history. Islands and evolution go hand in hand. The principle of island evolution, also known as Foster’s Rule, is a widely held scientific view. Islands, particularly ocean islands, are the perfect place for evolution to weave its
Of all the bizarre, futuristic ideas that have been presented as the future of food, Air Protein has to be one of the most strange. But it is also crazy fascinating, so hear us out. A company called Air Protein is claiming that they are making protein from the air around us. They are harvesting
