Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland ‘Silent Fields’ © J. Canning 2015. All Rights Reserved. They say that the beauty of Ireland’s green land, Is the last piece of work by the Creator’s hand, and the clear mountain waters…
Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland ‘Silent Fields’ © J. Canning 2015. All Rights Reserved. They say that the beauty of Ireland’s green land, Is the last piece of work by the Creator’s hand, and the clear mountain waters…
OK, to me it sounds like Jumanji! But that was today’s goal. Actually, it was yesterday’s goal, but we turned back for home as Jason hadn’t been feeling well. Today was much better so we took a round trip in…
Today we drove the Westfjords. Not all of them, mind you, but it felt like it. Remember yesterday, when I thought I might be getting jaded with the beautiful scenery? Scratch that. It is once again stunning and awe-inspiring. The…
Today was a travel day. Originally it was going to be a much longer travel day. However, our ‘short sojourn’ yesterday, which turned into 7 hours of driving, meant that: 1) we had already seen the first peninsula on my…
My first novel is set for release on October 23, woohoo! Legacy of Hunger, an historical fantasy set in Ireland in 1846. Watch this space for more information. Don’t miss information on Celtic myth and history, as well…
Originally posted on Author C.J. Adrien:
When Christianity spread across Scandinavia during the Viking Age, it changed many Norse cultural norms. The following are three of the most notable changes that took place as a result of their Christianization.…
Let me start by saying we have been blessed so far on our trip by the weather gods. The only time it has rained heavily is when we were traveling through mountains. Major sites were always, if not clear and…
Originally posted on Aidan Ryan:
Knocknarae as seen from Sligo. ? “UP THE MOUNTAIN ye were?” the woman said to me. I tried to look at her from the passenger seat, though my glasses were bedazzled with raindrops. “Picked a…
Originally posted on The Social Historian:
The Glorious Revolution, 1688. James II should have been one of Britain’s best kings. His brother Charles had brought stability after the Civil Wars. Christmas was back, soldiers had gone. Puritans had shut the…
Today was a long travel day. 7 hours drive time, without factoring in stops and detours. We started off early, around 7am. The day dawned misty and sometimes downright rainy, but cleared into brilliant sunshine by the afternoon. But I…
Today we headed north. First stop was Fossatun, a combination waterfall and Troll path. Yes, I said Trolls. There is evidently a local tale of trolls at this location, so several troll statues have been set around. The surrounding area…