Paul of TarsusSaul of Tarsus, a.k.a. Paul the Apostle, Paul of Tarsus [?-65 c.e.] was a Hellenistic Jew and student of Gamaliel the Elder who served as enforcer for the Pharisaic Sanhedrin against the apostate Christian sect following the crucifixion of Jesus. Around 33 c.e. he experienced a dramatic...
Damien Rice is an Irish singer, songwriter, and musician who plays the guitar, piano, clarinet, and percussion. Rice was born on December 7, 1973 to George and Maureen Rice and spent his childhood in Celbridge, County Kildare, Ireland. Damien spent much of his childhood on the banks of the River...
There are many kinds of beer. One kind, first introduced to the public in the 1730s, is the stout beer. It is known for its deep, dark color and very bitter flavor. The stout beer was first produced in Ireland. Today, it is sold all over the world. One of the most famous brands of Stout Beer is...
Leprechauns (pronounced lep' rah kahn) is one of the most well-known Irish mythical creatures. Along with elves and faeries, it lives between the physical and the spiritual world. Leprechauns are male, and stand at a diminutive 24 inches (or 610 mm. They are often depicted with very curly red hair...
Tanya Tate, a British porn star, likes Irish men. The adult film star formerly linked to Wexford hurtler Greg Jacob recently toured Ireland in a camping van for her latest flick. Tate participated in "Sex Tour Of Ireland" and declared that Irish men make great lovers. Tate spilled...
A small claims court handles minor cases that involve small claims only. Although it can perform other judicial functions, it has limited functions when it comes to handling civil cases involving private law practitioners. Around the world, small claims courts exist in the U.S., Australia, Canada,...
A four leaf clover is a mutation of the common three leaf clover plant. The three leaf clover or white clover (scientific name Trifolium repens) is a flowering vine with a distinctive deep green coloration. The name white clover is taken from the white blossoms that the plant produces. The white...
The Roman Catholic Church is facing child abuse allegations in Europe. The church faces allegations of covering up "pedophile" priests from the long arm of the law from Ireland to Germany. The homeland of Pope Benedict XVI is under the most scrutiny in Germany with more claims surfacing spreading...
Closely related to the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Irish Terrier, the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier originated from Ireland. They were all known as the “poor man’s dog” as they originally worked on farms as flock herders or guard dogs, as well as hunters of rodents. It weighs between...
No kitchen is complete without a tea towel. A tea towel is a small piece of cloth which is often used for drying dishes or cutlery. It is also spread over a tea tray to absorb any spills or catch crumbs. Others use it as a blanket over warm scones or a hot tea pot, so it insulates the heat and...
