Monthly Archives: October 2014

Keeping the best for the guests

Posted on October 30, 2014 by stevedineen

Have you ever wondered how the Irish State ensures its official symbol is never confused with the Guinness icon? Did you know that when Ireland gained independence in 1922 over half of government revenue was derived from the Guinness family’s … Continue reading →

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Getting back to the books

Posted on October 17, 2014 by stevedineen

The days are getting shorter, the students are back in school or college, and tourists are looking for somewhere warm. Among the top ten, most visited, free attractions in Ireland last year was the Chester Beatty Library, and maybe now … Continue reading →

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In pole position

Posted on October 2, 2014 by stevedineen

These days and months are full of commemorations of seismic events one hundred years ago. A smaller piece of history, about bravery and the human spirit between 1914 and 1917, began one hundred years ago last week with departure by … Continue reading →

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