Are bagpipes Irish or Scottish? Bagpipes are a huge part ofScottish culture. When many think of bagpipes, they think of Scotland, or Scottish pipes playing in the Scottish Highlands. There's plenty of bagpipes native to Scotland. Among them, the Great Highland Bagpipe is the most well-known ...
Social media expert Will Francis said St Patrick's Day was when Google searches for the term "split the G" first spiked, with celebrities like Ed Sheeran and Niall Horan helping to boost it even further. "Now, in December, searches have surged and it's going more viral than ev...
Irish rockers U2 delivered one of their most ambitious projects to date with 1988’s ‘Rattle and Hum.’ The hybrid release was part studio album, part live effort and was accompanied by a concert movie of the same name. Material included reworked versions of tracks from their 1987 LP 'The...
Saoirse Una Ronanis an American-born Irish actress. Primarily known for her work in period dramas since adolescence, she has received various accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, in addition to nominations for four Academy Awards and five British Academy Film Awards. Saoirse Ronan has been ...
Gen. Washington secretly ferried his men across the frigid Delaware River on Christmas night in 1776 to attack the British-loyal Hessian garrison that was camped for the winter in Trenton, New Jersey. The Americans prevailed in theBattle of Trenton, killing or capturing large numbers of soldiers...
1. The Office: This beloved sitcom, based on the British series of the same name, follows the humorous and often absurd lives of office employees at Dunder Mifflin. With its unforgettable characters and hilarious mockumentary style, make sure to binge-watch it while you still can. ...
Patrick’s Day Special: Irish heartthrob Niall Horan is the latest celeb to take on the “wings of death.” The former One Direction band member is currently promoting his solo single “Heaven” from his upcoming album The Show, as well as a new gig as one of the judges on The Voice....
Irish Bouzouki Player Bouzouki: Originating from Greece, the bouzouki is a stringed instrument that has become a significant part of Celtic music, especially within Irish traditions. Unlike the guitar, the bouzouki offers a resonant and lively sound, often used for rhythm support. Its sound ...
Little Women takes place during the same period in American history as Harriet, and Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the beloved classic features a bunch of Irish, British, and Australian actors as the title characters—Saoirse Ronan is Jo, Emma Watson is Meg, Florence Pugh is Amy, and Eliza ...
Guinness maker Diageo has been facing this issue, forcing it to place limits on pub and bar purchases of the Irish-made stout across the UK. Last week, it said it was managing allocations of kegs on a week-by-week basis after seeing a recent spike in demand. ...