It might be hard to believe, but in ancient times, Dublin was once a great naval power. In the year 870 AD, 200 ships set sail from Dublin to attack the fortress of the Britons on the River Clyde in Scotland. In a previous blog post, we provide a brief history of Viking Dublin. By […]
It is hard to beat the romantic gesture of presenting a Claddagh ring as a token of your affections on Saint Valentine’s Day. The heart, hands and crown that feature in this famous Irish ring give meaning to any relationship, regardless of whether a couple have been married for years or yet to go on […]
In our new infographic, we explore the facts and figures behind The Easter Rising which took place in Dublin in 1916.