How the son of an Irish tenant farmer rose from journeyman carpenter to become the architect of the world’s most famous house James Hoban, born…
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Volume 15
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The Great Book of Ireland. An extraordinary modern vellum manuscript in a single volume which is comprised of the original work of Ireland’s finest poets…
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Hellelil and Hildebrand, the Meeting on the Turret Stairs by Frederic William Burton
by Edel CassidyThe subject is taken from a medieval Danish ballad translated by Burton’s friend Whitley Stokes in 1855, which tells the story of Hellelil, who fell in love with her personal guard…
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How to create a more traditional Irish atmosphere, and add character and charm while maintaining modern functionality in the kitchen. Traditionally, the kitchen has always…
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Villa La Rotonda, the Palladian masterpiece that has inspired some of the world’s most famous buildings. For over a millennium, the Most Serene Republic of…
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Architecture inspired by Andrea Palladio reaches Ireland. In the early 18th century the influence of the Italian architect Andrea Palladio swept through Ireland and was…
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The little-known story of Turkish aid to the Irish during the Great Hunger. The Irish people are famed for their kindness and generosity, especially when…
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Restoring, refurbishing and styling a period property Restoring a period home can be an overwhelming experience and can raise many unexpected issues. Owners are usually…