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Darver Castle, Co. Louth

Darver Castle is a fortified tower and manor house located in Readypenny, Dundalk, County Louth, Ireland. Dating back to the 12th century, it was originally constructed as a wooden structure before...

Dirty Old Town – Irish Song Lyrics

“Dirty Old Town,” though frequently performed by Irish musicians and often assumed to be an Irish folk song, was actually written by English songwriter Ewan MacColl in 1949. The song was...

Erin Go Bragh – Irish Song Lyrics

“Erin Go Bragh,” a patriotic Irish anthem whose title translates to “Ireland Forever,” emerged during the tumultuous period of Irish nationalism in the late 18th and early...

Roddy McCorley – Irish Song Lyrics

“Roddy McCorley” is a famous Irish ballad that commemorates the execution of a young Irish rebel during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. The song tells the story of Roddy McCorley, who was...