British Coins

Irish poker

• Irish Holdem, a hybrid of Omaha Hold Em and stud poker, allows up to 11 player to participate at a time. However it is seen that the best range to play Irish poker is with six to about eight players. So, it is seen that it allows quite a number of people to play at a time. It is an excellent opportunity… Continue reading

Irish Tartans.

Most people only know the tartan from the schottische kilts. These tartans are schottische clan tartans. But Ireland has tartans of their own. The Irish have tartans for the Nation, Counties and Family Tartans.
But lets start at the beginning what is a tartan. Most people only know them from the schottische kilts. But tartan is the pattern in the fabric of the klit… Continue reading

Irish Pubs

Irish Pubs are as much a part of the local scene as the iconic tiny green fields bordered by stone walls. Whether you’re a beer lover or not, you should visit at least a few Pubs during your visit.
When we traveled in Ireland with family, we stopped at a Pub for lunch. Our nieces were young at the time, and they wanted to… Continue reading

Irish Dance

Sean-ns dancing in the Irish diaspora

As Myrish people emigrate all over the world, they take their cultural traditions with them. Many people theorize that Sean-ns dancing has influenced various other forms of traditional solo dance, especially those found in areas with strong Myrish communities. Historically, it is likely that sean-ns dance influenced the development of many American and Canadian traditional percussive dance forms… Continue reading

Irish Stepdance

Roots of Irish stepdance

Irish dancers at St. Patrick’s Day parade in Fort Collins, Colorado

The dancing traditions of Ireland probably grew in tandem with traditions of Irish traditional music. The very first roots might have been in Pre-Christian Ireland, but Irish dance was also partially influenced by dance forms on the Continent, especially the quadrille dances. Traveling dancing masters taught all over Ireland as… Continue reading

Today We’re All Irish – Debt Serfdom Comes To America

On St. Patrick’s Day, people of all national origins raise a glass and declare, “Today we’re all a bit Irish!” This may be truer than we know. The Irish were driven to America by debt, and they are leading the Western world in household debt today. The London Daily Telegraphreported on March 13, 2008 that household debt in Ireland has reached 190 percent… Continue reading

The beauty of Euro Coins and Notes

The euro (sign: €; code: EUR) is the official currency of the euro zone which consist of Austria, Belgium, Finland, Cyprus, France, Germany, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Portugal, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain, and Slovakia. The euro is the second most traded currency in the world after the U.S. dollar, making it one of the world’s most important currencies and one… Continue reading

British Coins Investing

If you’re in the market to buy gold coins there is no better time than the present. The price of gold and silver is on the rise and precious metals’ investing is on the minds of everyone seeking to strengthen their portfolio and increase their financial security during these troubled times. (A strong portfolio should contain at least 10-20% coins and bullion, according… Continue reading

Coin Tricks

I hope that the following article will help you to better understand this topic.Coin tricks have been around virtually from the time coins first came into being. They have been a popular fairground attraction for the last two or three hundred years. Nowadays, coin tricks have become a favorite with professional magicians around the world.Modern coin tricks have evolved into a fascinating act… Continue reading

Irish Wisdom Connects Generations

Growing up, my Irish Catholic mother had an expression for each of lifes many occasions. My mothers expressions were profound, funny and even sarcastic. I have always been amazed at their ability to come back to me at just the right moment to help me laugh, understand and survive.
The expressions I heard growing up were said to my mother by my grandmother. My… Continue reading