The stories of Molly Malone in Dublin have gained international fame and the statue of Molly is the most photographed in Dublin.The song Sweet Molly Malone famously depicts the story of Molly Malone and many refer to this song as “the unofficial anthem of Dublin.” It has been adapted and performed by many artists over the years.
Listen: – Sweet Molly Malone by Sinead O’Connor
In today’s email: ( swing vote in Irish Girl Names )
The Story of Molly Malone
We asked our members to pick their favourite Irish girl name, they picked and then changed their minds
Discovered: A new favourite pub
Around the Web – Free Heritage Week Events, A passion for Irish History and another kind of history lesson, with wine! – and more.
From Social Media
Irish Food You Will Love – Let’s be sweet
The Craic – Irish Dancing Toddler lights up the streets of Galway
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The Story of Molly Malone
In Dublin’s fair city,
Where the girls are so pretty,
I first set my eyes on sweet Molly Malone,
As she wheeled her wheel-barrow,
Through streets broad and narrow,
Crying, “Cockles and mussels, alive, alive, oh!”
These must be some of the best known lyrics, heard in every Irish bar but who was Molly Malone and what is her story?
Widely recognized as Dublin’s unofficial anthem is the famous song in which Molly Malone in the beautiful heroine,
Molly Malone was Immortalised in bronze during the 1988 Dublin Millennium celebrations and the Molly Malone statue stands in the heart of the city’s historic Georgian Quarter. Watch this video for more
Why do people touch Molly Malone?
Seems that the Irish are superstitious and Molly Malone still lives in the imagination of people and people also believe that touching Molly Malone’s breast will attract good luck. So, you should touch Molly and then make sure to also go to kiss the Blarney stone, to get the gift of the gab.
Yesterday we announced that Niamh was voted as the most popular Irish girl name but overnight the vote has swung to favour Saoirse with Maeve in a close third. It’s still a close race and people can’t stop voting – You can also Vote Here or just see the results.
Popular Irish Girl Names ( with Pronunciation )
Discovered – A new favourite of ours
Moate is a small town located in County Westmeath, in the province of Leinster, Ireland and it here that we discovered – Peadar’s Bar. “Old World” character from the minute you walk through the door, a great pint and live music on weekends. You should visit this charming pub.
Around the Web
The Schoolhouse @ Muckross Traditional Farms (Heritage Week Events)
Heritage week is starting tomorrow ( 12 Aug – 20 Aug ) and there are events all over Ireland to celebrate our “Living Heritage” – The Schoolhouse @ Muckross Traditional Farms has a whole itinerary of FREE events that you can come and enjoy. A PDF with all the events here.
Fitting for upcoming Heritage week – From – Stair na hÉireann / History of Ireland
#OTD in 1316 – Battle of Athenry | Irish rising in support of Edward the Bruce of Scotland.
Many of the men of Erin all, around the great plain—
Many sons of kings, whom I name not, were slain in the great defeat:
Sorrowful to my heart is the conflict of the host of Midhe and Mumha.
On the day of St Laurence the martyr these deeds were committed; and Fedlim was twenty-three years old when slain; and he had been five years in the sovereignty of Connacht when Ruaidhri, son of Cathal Ruadh, assumed it in opposition to him during the space of half a year; and he was another half-year after Ruaidhri in the sovereignty until he was slain in this battle of Ath-na-righ.
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American College Football returns to Ireland between Notre Dame and Navy at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium on Saturday, August 26, 2023
Is there a better way to spend a weekend? – It does not stop with the Football, The whole of Dublin awaits!
And for those flying in – Why not come with a trusted partner?
Kinsale’s stunning new library is open and locals are THRILLED about it
It’s a seaside haven for bookworms.
The brand new €3.7m Kinsale Library is finally open and locals have been raving about its beautiful interior.
Heritage Week At Dalkey Castle
At Dalkey Castle, Living History actors from Deilg Inis bring the ancient history to colourful life with archery, barber surgery and cookery, as part of every tour. Climb to the battlements for magnificent views of sea and mountains. Check out the Writers’ Gallery which features the work of forty-five creative artists from Joyce to Bono and Beckett to Maeve Binchy. All the events and more..
This wine tasting is our kind of history lesson (and it’s happening on a private island)
From Social Media
Irish Food You Will Love
How to Make Scones Masterclass with Patrick Ryan
Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure as Patrick Ryan, renowned pastry chef and owner of the Firehouse Cafe in Delgany, Co Wicklow, Ireland, shares his secret recipe for Apple, Berry & Almond Scones.
In this masterclass, you will learn step-by-step instructions on how to create these delectable scones, combining the sweetness of apples and berries with the nutty crunch of almonds.
The Craic
Irish Dancing Toddler lights up the streets of Galway
Irish dancing is no small feat – it takes immense skill, agility and grace to achieve. But as this two-year-old shows us, the important thing is to give it your all!
Georgia, a two-year-old from Galway, certainly did when she encountered Irish dancer Emma O’Sullivan on Shop Street. The heart-warming scene was captured by Galway Now Magazine and shows Georgia intently watching O’Sullivan’s movements before taking the plunge and joining in with her own moves.
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