Four Green Fields is a 1967 folk poem and song by Irish musician Tommy Makem, described as a hallowed Irish leave-us-alone-with-our-beauty ballad. Of Makem’s many compositions, it has become the most familiar and is part of the common repertoire of Irish folk musicians.
The village of Cloughmills in County Antrim, in Northern Ireland, has a small model replica of their village displayed in their village hall. But unlike many miniature models, theirs is made of wool.
With tensions heating up in eastern Europe, Russian President Vladimir Putin has warmly met his Hungarian counterpart Prime Minister Viktor Orbán for talks in Moscow on Tuesday, at which the pair underscored their friendly partnership, despite worsening relations between East and West.
Situated just a few miles from the neighbouring German border, Nijmegen is the oldest city in The Netherlands. After a recent archaeological dig, it’s recognised also as the site where a stunningly preserved bowl made of blue glass was discovered.
Leading conservatives from around the world will descend on Budapest’s Várkert Bazár in March as Hungary hosts a Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) event less than two weeks before the country heads to the polls for what has become a closely fought general election.
Madam, you have to carry your own shopping bags because these plastic bags are not eco-friendly! The old lady apologized and responded: In my time there was no such ‘green wave’.
In terms of quality, the 1950s was a poor period for West German cinema, still recovering from World War II it was also the time when a number of German actors became known internationally; among them Curt Jürgens, Romy Schneider, Horst Buchholz, Maria Schell, and Hardy Krüger, who has died aged 93.
Let go of people who aren’t ready to love you. This is the hardest thing you will ever have to do in your life and it will also be the most important thing. Stop having difficult conversations with people who don’t want to change. Stop showing up for people who have no interest in your presence.
The silly season was once the name given to holiday August when incoming news baskets were empty. Then, there was a desperate urge to fill the pages and TV screens with anything to keep the proles distracted.
WE ARE THE EUROPEANS
Let me introduce you to,
The folk of Europe sweet,
They’re kind and friendly lovely folk,
You’re ever going to meet.
Michael Walsh Stories and Books 
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