Category: Art and Culture

The Wind That Shakes the Barley

Damien (Cillian Murphy) is set to leave his home in rural Ireland to pursue his medical studies in London. His brother Teddy (Padraic Delaney) is the leader of a band of Irish freedom fighters who are resisting the ruthless ‘Black and Tan’ squads that have been sent from England to squelch Ireland’s independence movement.

PULLING PINTS AND WISECRACKS FOR 1,000 YEARS

FREE PRESS: Sean’s Bar, located in Athlone, Ireland, holds the distinction of being the oldest pub in Ireland, with a history dating back over 1,000 years. According to historical records and archaeological evidence, the establishment was originally built in the 10th century, and situated along the ancient route […]

Alexander the Great

FREE MEDIA: Alexander the Great, born in 356 BCE in Pella, the capital of Macedonia, was one of history’s most renowned military leaders. Tutored by Aristotle and trained in the art of warfare by his father, King Philip II, Alexander became king at the age of 20 after […]