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Welcome to my Website and Facebook Page

May 4, 2017 By Paraic

Hello everyone! This post is a way for me to update you on what I’m working on right now so that you can get a sense of what exciting things are coming up on my Website and Facebook page .

The main project I’m focusing my energy on is my Skype lessons for Irish language learners, the website is a great way to introduce myself to everyone.

I’m also on Facebook more. I am writing more on Facebook platform than my blog. Make sure to friend me on Facebook.

Please email me if you’re interested in working with me on anything Irish language-related.

Thanks

Slán anois

John William Seoighe – Fear Alainn

April 13, 2017 By Paraic

The Beltany Neolithic Stone Circle

April 12, 2017 By Paraic

The Beltany Neolithic Stone Circle is about 3000 years old at Raphoe in Donegal, Ireland . Beltany stone circle has 64 stones, though originally there were eighty or more. One stone is decorated with cup marks.

Researchers Unravel The Mysteries Of The Basque People

September 28, 2015 By Paraic

“With their distinct genetic make-up and ancient language, the origin of people from the Basque Country in northern Spain and southern France has long been an enigma. Previously thought to be a population of unmixed hunter-gatherers that survived the influx of farmers from the Middle East around 6,000 years ago, new genetic evidence suggests that things aren’t quite so clear-cut.” IflScience

Professor believes the Irish will be an ethnic minority in Ireland by 2050

September 3, 2015 By Paraic

“The former President of Dublin City University says that Ireland’s natives will be a minority in the country by the middle of this century, but that immigration is still essential if the country is to remain prosperous.” Read Article here

Hy-Brasil: The Legendary Phantom Island of Ireland

August 20, 2015 By Paraic

One of many interesting articles at Ancient Origins website.

“Hy-Brasil was an island which appeared on ancient maps as early as 1325 and into the 1800s. On most maps, it was located roughly 321km (200 miles) off the west coast of Ireland in the North Atlantic Ocean” Read article here

Ireland & the Slave Trade

August 26, 2014 By Paraic

This is excellent presentation that provides an overview history of Ireland and the slave trade .

Watch here

Callanish Stones Still Surprise

August 18, 2014 By Paraic

“It may be centuries old, but the Callanish Stones site still throws up new observations about the beginnings of civilization.

And last year, Hebridean archaeologist Ian McHardy made a discovery at Cnoc an Tursa – a rock formation beside the Callanish Stones site – which could reveal an ancient sun-powered calendar.” Read More here