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Nendrum Monastery: An Ancient Christian site of Innovation
There’s something innately appealing about becoming self-sufficient; the freedom from punitive bills, the satisfaction of eating your own produce, the knowledge and skills developed to survive, or the innovations you conjure up to overcome seemingly impossible tasks. It’s both a blessing and a curse the dependency we have today on ever-increasingly complex supply chains and…
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Speak Like a Pro – Your First Irish Conversations
Learning Irish is not just about vocabulary; it’s about building confidence to hold real conversations. For beginners, starting with mini-conversations—short, practical exchanges—makes the language accessible and immediately useful. I will never forget my woeful attempts at ordering food in Paris using my Norn Irish French, but it’s only through such experiences that we grow –…
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Ballyaghagan Cashel: An Ancient Stronghold in the Belfast Hills
Nestled in the Belfast Hills, overlooking the city beneath, lies Ballyaghagan Cashel, the remains of what was once an early medieval Cashel with evidence of settlement dating back at least as far as 3,500 years. Standing atop site today, you can see views stretching across Belfast Lough, out to the Mourne Mountains off into the…