What is Poitin? Poitin can be spelled in many different ways Poitin, Potcheen or Potheen. Poitin is a traditional Irish high percentage distilled drink. It is referred to as An Uisce Beatha or Holy Water and is Irish Moonshine. It derived its name from how it is distilled in small pots, in Irish Pota. A […]
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Opening Hours 2nd April – 30th September: Daily 1000 – 1800 Pricing Adult: €4 Senior: €3 Child: €2 Student: €2 Family:€10 Tours of Parkes Castle Guided Tours are available on request. Information leaflet, guidebooks are available in English, Irish, French, German, Italian, and Spanish Tour last approximately 40 minutes Last admission is 45 minutes before
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The Great Famine in Ireland is known by several names, The Great Famine, An Gorta Mor, The Great Hunger and The Potato Famine. Over 1 million people lost their lives through this tragic period in Irish History. It was a devastating event that has come to symbolize one of the darkest periods in the history
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The City of Waterford is deeply associated with many wonderful things. We are Ireland’s Oldest City founded by the Vikings in 914AD. We are associated with some of Ireland’s most historic events, The Norman Invasion, The Marriage of Strongbow and Aoife, The unconquered city during the Cromwellian Invasion of Ireland. Our deep-rooted association with maritime
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The beautiful seaside town of Malahide in County Dublin with its panoramic views of the Irish Sea and easy access to Dublin makes it the perfect location to visit. Malahide is soaked in Irish History, and the jewel in the crown of this gorgeous town is the legendary Malahide Castle. Contact Information Malahide Castle and
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