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Blarney Castle

A Bit of Blarney: A Visit to Blarney Castle

By M.V. Quinn
March/April 1995

May 26, 2022 by Leave a Comment

Oddly enough, Elizabeth I of England made an unintentional contribution to the English language when she coined the word "blarney." Tired of the Lord of Blarney's constant filibustering with "fair words and soft speech," the exasperated queen shouted, "Blarney, Blarney--it's all Blarney. What he says he does not mean, and what he means he does not say." Blarney, a village … [Read more...] about A Bit of Blarney: A Visit to Blarney Castle

Ireland Trip Information and Itinerary

September 23, 2021 by Leave a Comment

Irish America is offering readers the chance to win a dream trip for two to Ireland. The winner will receive two round-trip Economy class tickets on Aer Lingus and a 7 Day/6 Night Taste of Ireland guided coach tour courtesy of CIE.* CIE Itinerary Day 1: Independent SIghtseeing Dublin - Take a Hop-On, Hop-Off bus tour and enjoy all Dublin has to offer from the Guinness … [Read more...] about Ireland Trip Information and Itinerary

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