Ireland Articles

1). Some Irish Recipes to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day By : Niall Cinneide
St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, and it is a “day for wearing green” and other Irish traditions. Even though the patron saint St. Patrick was not born in Ireland, everything that is Green (which symbolizes spring and the prospering of the crops), fun and Irish can be worn or used to celebrate this holiday. And it is a holiday for all ages. Here are some entertaining ideas to use on St.
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2). Things To Do While Visiting Dublin By : Niall Cinneide
With a population of almost half a million, Dublin is the capital and largest city on the island of Ireland. It was originated in 488AD as a shipping port while going through the Irish Sea and has progressively grown into a modern day city throughout the years. Today Dublin is a mixture of the old and the new Metro and they merge nicely from the downtown area out into the suburbs.
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3). Get The Most Out Of Your Camera. (Part 1). By : TJ Tierney
Did you ever see an image where only a small part of it is sharp? Using the aperture ring correctly can maximise the artistic look of your image. Not only does it determine the depth-of-field, it also has the power to direct the human eye. The human eye is instinctively drawn towards noticeable points of an image. These are usually the sharpest and most important parts of an image.
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4). Ireland For Todays Tourist. By : Pat Murphy
Ireland today is being promoted heavily by the hotels and businesses that stand to gain financially from the tourism industry. The main thrust of their campaigns seems to be based on the quality of their accommodation. They do have a lot to offer in the modern hotels with indoor heated swimming pools, fully equipped gyms, a quality dining experience, luxury surroundings and much much more.
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5). Who was St. Patrick and Why Do We Celebrate His Life? By : Niall Cinneide
St. Patrick’s Day is known as a day of celebration and festivities, but very few people know the true story of St. Patrick and who he really is. By tradition, he is a patron saint of the Catholic religion because of the captivity that he went through, the time of solitude and his great faith, and eventually the number of people that were converted to know God through him.
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6). Improving Our Landscape Images. By : TJ Tierney
All the world’s cameras, films and other photographic equipment are no more than tools for making landscape pictures. Cameras don’t think for themselves. Whether we use digital or film camera, the same photographic principles apply. We don’t have to stick to many rules to produce great landscape images, but knowing what they are will make your pictures more successful.
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7). Get the perfect exposure… every time! By : TJ Tierney
Did you ever get back a fresh batch of film, only to be disappointed in finding out that you got back wash-out boring images. The problem is that you didn’t expose your film properly. Whether we use a digital or film camera, we need to be able to calculate exposure properly. But first, we need to understand how the aperture and the shutter work together.
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8). Light is life! By : TJ Tierney
The job of a landscape photographer is to record a scene. Yet, photographers often fail to capture what it felt like to be actually at a scene. A good landscape photographer arrives at a scene early, and waits for the scene to unfold. Waiting patiently for changing colours and changing mood, which all go along with the change of the weather. Vital to all of this is light - natural light and all the elements it brings to a scene.
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9). 16 Things To Do In Belfast, Ireland By : Niall Cinneide
If you are looking for a nice get-a-way weekend, with all the charm of a country town and yet all the opportunities of a thriving city, then Belfast is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy life! Belfast is the second largest city in Ireland, Dublin being the largest, and with a population of over 200,000 it is filled with the charm of an old town shipping port alongside a thriving metropolis.
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10). Get The Most Out Of Your Camera. (Part 2). By : TJ Tierney
In part 1 of: Get the most out of your camera, we looked at how to use the aperture and the creative uses of depth-of-field. In this part we’ll look at how to use the shutter button on your camera and how both the shutter and the aperture control exposure. The shutter is a mechanical device that controls the length of time that light is allowed to act on the film.
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11). The Lead up to the Irish Driving Test. By : Robin Piggott
First of all let us say categorically, that passing the Driving Test is only the beginning of your driving career irrespective of how well you do on the day of the exam. It is going to take the average novice driver maybe three years of constant, regular driving, before he or she can then say “I am now becoming an experienced driver. Please notice the emphasis on the word “becoming”.
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12). Are You Tyred-Out? or just Plain Lazy! By : Robin Piggott
Tyres and How to look after them by the Tyre Pressure Professor. Tyres are the one aspect of a Car that are often overlooked until disaster strikes and in this article we are going to examine all the aspects of tyre care and maintenance so that you will stay safe and arrive alive. 1. Tyres wear out… Just like any other component in a car, only more so.
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13). What do you need to know about Ireland travel By : Mansi gupta
Ireland is an exotic tourist spot. It is popularly known for the myths, magical incidents and legendary stories associated with it. Numerous tourists from all round the world are magnetized to view this bewitching place. The wonderful Ireland cities with a horde of interesting activities for young as well as the old and the scenic splendor with which the country is blessed have always been inviting people from all round the world.
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14). Places To Visit In Dublin By : blueboy
One of the most popular capital cities to visit in Europe, Dublin has many attractions for a mixture of tastes. There are many bars and clubs and is a regular favourite destination for stag weekends and hen nights. There is much more to do and see however in Dublin and this article gives a number of must see places to visit before you leave. I am from England and I love to visit different castles.
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15). Did You Ever Try Selling Your Images? By : TJ Tierney
After spending a significant amount of time taking pictures, and accumulating a large library of images, it can be a daunting task looking for a way to sell your work. With the right approach and a vast amount of hard work you soon may see a return for all the hours spent outdoors. One of the easiest ways to begin with is holding a local gallery in your town hall, inviting all your family, friends, and especially local businesses.
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16). Travel to Ireland: Celtic Lore and Pub Camaraderie By : Frank Johnson
The signature rolling green pastures of Ireland's landscape is enough to resuscitate the weary traveler back to life with calming beauty and refreshing hospitality. From strange stone formations to thousand-year-old churches, Ireland's countryside is a patchwork of some of the most intriguing remnants of a unique but turbulent history, not to mention the sprinkling of jubilantly jolly pubs that will have you singing folk songs with a signature Irish dark ale in your hand in no time.
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17). Travel to Ireland. By : TJ Tierney
Ireland is an island in the northwest of Europe with an area of 32,595 sq miles. About 370 km (230 miles) long by 225 km (140 miles) wide, Ireland comprises the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. The population of the island of Ireland is approximately 5.8 million people, 4.1 million in the Republic of Ireland and 1.7 million in Northern Ireland.
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18). 10 Things to Know About Ireland By : Richard Monk
Ireland has long been an island divided, but is starting to make a serious comeback. Here are 10 things to know about the Emerald Isle. 10 Things to Know About Ireland An island located close to Britain, Ireland has been in nearly constant conflict with its neighbor. Alas, things have changed dramatically in the last ten years as have Ireland’s fortunes.
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19). Looking For A Winter Break? By : TJ Tierney
Want to escape the winter chill, but find beach holidays boring? Why not try a sightseeing holiday in the west of Ireland. Many visitors see Ireland as a leafy green island, full of pubs, clubs and thatched cottages. And to be honest- they’re not far wrong. The more west you travel, the more remote it becomes with a stunning landscape running the entire west coast.
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20). Nine Good Irish Quotes and Proverbs By : Niall Cinneide
The Irish, those who hail the country of Ireland, both by birth and those who simply claim it, are a God-fearing and unique group of people. It is said that everybody has been an Irish Catholic at least once in their lives. Who won’t join in the festivities of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations? Attributed to the Irish are hundreds of thousands of quotes over the centuries, and here are a few of their best.
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21). Have A HolidayTo Remember In Galway, Ireland By : Niall Cinneide
For a truly unique holiday, try Galway, Ireland for your next vacation. It will prove to be a special time that the whole family will enjoy and have you returning to. Ireland is becoming more and more popular as a vacation spot, and Galway is one of the reasons why. The island of Ireland is approximately the same size as England or Scotland, and it sits directly to the west of them, with the Irish Sea separating England/Scotland from Ireland.
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22). Northern Ireland - A Hearty Welcome Awaits You! By : Stephen mcbride
Northern Ireland - a place which to many people, conjures up images of warfare and civil unrest. Thirty years of bloodshed has indeed tarnished the image of Northern Ireland throughout the world. The good news is that this beautiful little country...
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23). Digital or film? By : TJ Tierney
Having lost count of the number of people who have asked me: “have you gone digital?” I am always left wondering why it’s such a much-asked question. The camera is only a tool in which a photographer creates an image. His personal ability to create a unique image remains the same. For many forms of photography, digital has long held obvious advantages, but for landscapes the resolution necessary to make larger prints just wasn’t available.
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24). The Irish Driving Scene.An Instructors Perspective. By : Robin Piggott
The Irish Driving Scene.An Instructors Perspective The Driving Environment Today’s motoring environment is very different to that of thirty or even fifteen years ago for a number of key reasons and we will examine these to get an idea of the kind of skills needed to survive in today’s world and stay accident free. For the first time in over one hundred and fifty years our population has exceeded 4 million and continues to increase steadily.
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25). 10 Facts You Might Not Know About St. Patrick's Day By : Niall Cinneide
The tradition of St. Patrick’s Day began hundreds of years ago when a boy in Roman England was captured and taken to Ireland as a captive where he found God. It is said that St. Patrick could hear from the angels, and that he had raised people from the dead. He was a very active missionary throughout Ireland for 30 years, and that is why he is called the patron saint of Ireland.
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