The Law That Forced Every Irish Pub to Lock Its Doors at Lunchtime
Discover the story behind Ireland’s holy hour — the law that forced every pub to shut at lunchtime for sixty years. A uniquely Irish piece of history.
Discover the story behind Ireland’s holy hour — the law that forced every pub to shut at lunchtime for sixty years. A uniquely Irish piece of history.
Ireland’s ancient round towers have puzzled historians for centuries. The entrance is always three metres off the ground — and the monks who built them did it on purpose.
Before cheap flights existed, leaving Ireland for America was permanent. Discover the American Wake — the all-night farewell party Irish communities held for those they would never see again.