The traditional time for marrying in rural Ireland used to be Shrovetide, that is the period between the Epiphany (January 6) and Shrove Tuesday. In the 19th, and well into the 20th century, it was taken for granted that those who wished to marry did so at that time. When […]
In a symbolic gesture of frustration and determination, the residents of Shannonvale have renamed their local park to Uisce Éireann Park. This renaming comes after 27 years of ongoing environmental issues, including persistent raw sewage problems that have rendered the park unusable. The decision to rename the park was driven […]
