Archive for August, 2009

What does the interior of a 19th century Irish farmhouse look like?

I just need to know what it looks like, that and what a 19th century Irish barnhouse looked like. Rent the John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara movie "The Quiet Man". It is not only a terrific movie, but it gives great views of both farmhouses and cottages from the period you seek.

Would anyone out there like to live in Lough Egish, between Carrickmacross and Ballybay in Co. Monaghan, Eire?

There are seven empty rooms in our house for only 60 euros per week all inclusive and we need some new blood to liven things up a bit… There is one bus a day to Dublin and Back. I drive it. Co Monaghan is in the Republic of Ireland. Not Eire as such – Eire [...]

Postage times between USA and Republic of Ireland?

What is the postage time for a parcel to be sent between the USA and the Republic of Ireland? Thanks in advance! It all depends on -where- in Ireland you are sending a parcel to. If you are posting a parcel to Dublin then 2 days. Any of the other Cities, then 2.5 to 3 [...]

During the potatoe famine in Ireland why didn’t the Irish begin a fishing industry to survive ?

During the famine in Ireland, why didn’t the Irish turn to a fishing industry to survive and is there a fishing industry there now? If not, why not since it is surrounded by oceans? Quotations from http://www1.american.edu/TED/potato.htm Despite the famine conditions, taxes, rents, and food exports were collected …. and sent to British landlords ….. [...]

Is it legal to have carpet in the bathroom of rented accommodation?

My friend has told me that it is not legal to have carpet in the bathroom of rented accommodation. I have just signed the contract to rent a property and it does have carpet in the bathroom. I don’t know about it either way. Any advice on this, thanks Sorry….she says for hygiene reasons. The [...]

What hotels allow 18 year olds to rent a hotel?

I live in Ohio and I have to make a trip to see a friend only he doesn’t have room for me to stay at his place so I called hotels and for some reason hotels only let 21 year olds reserve them. My question is are there any hotels that I at the age [...]

Chessworld.net presents Blitz #353 vs. IM StepByStep (2296) – Morning of 14th August 2009

Chessworld.net presents Blitz #353 vs. IM StepByStep (2296) – Morning of 14th August 2009 [Event "ICC 5 0"] [Site "Internet Chess Club"] [Date "2009.08.14"] [Round "-"] [White "StepByStep"] [Black "KingsCrusher"] [Result "0-1"] [ICCResult "White resigns"] [WhiteElo "2296"] [BlackElo "2325"] [Opening "King's Indian: Sämisch variation"] [ECO "E80"] [NIC "KI.54"] [Time "06:20:06"] [TimeControl "300+0"] 1. d4 g6 [...]

The Eagles “Hotel California”

Live version of The Eagles – Hotel California Album: Freezes Over (Live Album) Year: 1994 Lyrics: On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim I [...]

Traditional Irish Blessing

http://www.e-water.net This inspiring Irish Blessing is for everyone who needs comfort and hope. This video can be watched and downloaded in full resolution at http://www.e-water.net Duration : 0:1:54

Eire Og-A Nation once again-God Bless this Land

Eire Og 3 songs in one. God Save Ireland is also on here I just could not fit it in the Title. Duration : 0:6:28