hidden-dublin.com http://www.hidden-dublin.com/rss/latest.xml Latest postings en-us Festivals and Events in Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/music/music07.html Dates and events updated and defunct festivals removed. Dublin sayings http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings.html Who is a 'little squirt' and exactly how far is 'yonks'? Secret gate in Blackrock, south county Dublin, Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/dublin/hidden-gate.html What lies behind the secret gate in south county Dublin? Why does each resident of this established neighbourhood get a key? What pleasures lie beyond the mystery gate? Five Top Tips in case she Pops the Question http://www.hidden-dublin.com/homer/marriage_top_tips.html Five Top Tips in case she Pops the Question, this being the 29 February 2012 when ladies can propose marriage to men; some humerous responses to that difficult question. Avoiding MacDonalds and Burger King 2 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/eating/eating02.html Correct terminology in a fish and chip shop lets you sort out your Ray from your Skate. Cab ride on Waterford to New Ross branch line, 1986 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/images/rail/cab_ride.html Description and pictures of a cab ride between Waterford and New Ross, 1986, on the now closed branch line. Dublin sayings http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings.html How to make a 'decent woman' out of her and get away with 'Acting the maggot'. In the guest section (right hand side) Dave Power is 'welded to the bed' - all innocent fun! Basalt Columns at the Giant's Causeway http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/basaltcolumn.html Jim Smith's picture of the basalt Columns at the Giant's Causeway, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Death of Innocence mural in Derry, Northern Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/deathofinnocence.html Painting of the famous Death of Innocence mural in Derry, Northern Ireland, featuring Annette McGavigan who was shot by a British soldier in 1971. Derry's Bogside in the Rangefinder of a British Gun http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/derrybogside.html Photograph of Derry's Bogside in the Rangefinder of a British Gun, showing the view from a cannon situated on the walls of Londonderry, Northern Ireland. Derry Walls: The Catwalk of Fame http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/catwalkoffame.html Photograph of the walls of Derry, or the Catwalk of Fame. Street scene in the Ulster American Folk Park, Castletown, Omagh, Co. Tyrone http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/freedom_park.html Picture of a street scene in the Ulster American Folk Park, Castletown, Omagh, Co. Tyrone. Jim Smith's Grand Tour of the Republic and Northern Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/all-ireland-tour.html Ardent Irish traveler Jim Smith blogs as he takes his Grand Tour of the Republic and Northern River Nore, Kilkenny. with floating floral advertising barge http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/river_nore.html Photo of the River Nore in Kilkenny city, Ireland, showing the 'Entente Florale Kilkenny 2006' floral floating pontoon Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/kilkennycastle.html Picture of Kilkenny Castle and the River Nore, Ireland Modern Irish farm below the Rock of Cashel http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/farm_beside_cashel.html Snapshot of a modern Irish farm below the Rock of Cashel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland Muskerry Arms Pub, Blarney, Co. Cork showing railway mural http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/muskerry_arms.html Image of the Muskerry Arms pub, Blarney, Co. Cork showing railway mural representing the Cork and Muskerry Light Railway. Bunratty Castle, County Clare, Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/bunrattycastle.html Picture of Bunratty Castle, Co. Clare, showing the windows and castle walls. On the watery border; The Cong River separates Counties Galway and Mayo in Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/galway-mayo.html A picture of the Cong River which separates Counties Galway and Mayo. Street scene in Cong, Co. Mayo showing one of the locations for the movie The Quiet Man http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/cong_mayo.html A quiet street from the movie The Quiet Man, set in Cong, Co. Mayo, Ireland, as pictured by Jim Smith. Tandem bicycle from the Quiet Man http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/quietman_tandem.html Picture of the Tandem bicycle from the Quiet Man, as ridden by John Wayne and Maureen O'Sullivan. Poignant moment at an Irish graveside http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/poignant_moment.html A poignant moment at an Irish graveside, this is Drumcliffe Cemetery, Co. Sligo, where WB Yeats is also buried. Multifunctionalism in modern Ireland; The Courthouse Bar in Monaghan http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/irishbarandfuel.html This is a picture of the Courthouse Bar in Monaghan, showing the exterior with the businesses of McElvaney Auctioneers, the Irish Nationwide Building Society and a fuel pump. Northern Ireland's highest city is Lisburn http://www.hidden-dublin.com/facts/n_ireland_highest.html (1.11.11). Northern Ireland's highest city is debated, and the winner is Lisburn, but how and why? Ireland's highest city is Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny http://www.hidden-dublin.com/facts/which_ireland_highest.html (1.11.11). Ireland's highest city, north and south, is discussed and the winners are presented in two categories; highest central post office and the highest point within city or borough limits. Hidden Dublin: Sayings and customs http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings.html (22.10.11). "He's a good act" but what is the problem? Check the guest sayings to find out. Which is Ireland's highest City? http://www.hidden-dublin.com/facts/irelands_highest_city.html (1.10.11). Starting with the Republic of Ireland, we assess the criteria for our award of the highest city - you will be surprised by the answers! Pubs in Dundrum and Howth http://www.hidden-dublin.com/pubs/pubs11.html (3.8.11). Review of the Goat Grill in Goatstown, with a brief history and relevant sporting information. Irish Rail Tours's Cork and Kerry Package Review http://www.hidden-dublin.com/tours/irishrail_tour01.html (2.7.11). Tony Baker provides a short illustrated guide on his experiences during a rail and coach expedition to the province of Munster. Dublin: Cycling shops, clubs and airport access http://www.hidden-dublin.com/cycling/cycling03.html (1.6.11). Bee Cycles in Dolphin's Barn who specialize in repairing older bikes. Some tips from a fourth generation Irish-American on visiting Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/expats/fourth_generation.html (16.4.11). Californian Jim Smith gives you the best advice on visiting Ireland - how to appreciate the Irish - get the best service from your tour guides and how to prepare for your visit. Fishing and flyfishing in the Dublin region http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sport/sport08.html (1.4.11). Expert fisherman Eamon Power provides some great tips about the best locations, and the optimum months for fishing around the Dublin area. Dublin cycling http://www.hidden-dublin.com/cycling/cycling.html (12.ii.11). For a really interesting and engaging blog see Millarsride; he provides a great flavour of commuting and touring in Dublin, and his enthusiasm is infectious. Practical Irish words and their differences with American words http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings11.html (1.2.11). More on Irish toilets - the Dublinese word "Jacks", which most associated with the Union Jack, is found in Shakespeare. Dublin sayings 6 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings06.html (21.1.11). The verb 'scut' and 'scutting' discussed, which are slightly different to the noun 'scut' in Dublinese. Dublin by train, bus and tram 5 http://www.hidden-dublin.com/metro/metro05.html (1.1.11). Booterstown marsh, as seen from the bird-watching platform in the DART railway station. Dublin music festivals http://www.hidden-dublin.com/music/music07.html (11.12.10). Igor Oliver Ezendam gives a concert at the Buddhabag on 20 January, 2011. Hidden Cycling Monuments http://www.hidden-dublin.com/cycling/cycling02.html (1.12.10). Picture of the Shay Elliot uploaded. Dublin Music: Entertainment - Gigs http://www.hidden-dublin.com/music/music05.html (11.9.10). We're always glad to support local musical talent, especially when its a young, up-and-coming star and the gig is free! See Harrie and the Maniax at the Westin Hotel this evening. Native eating habits in Dublin and Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/irish_eating.html (1.9.10). When and what do Irish people eat during the course of the normal day? What happened in the past? This page has some answers on such habits. Confessions of an Irish Master Butcher http://www.hidden-dublin.com/eating/irish_butcher_confessions.html (17.07.10). Want to get the best value at your local Irish butcher? Expert advice from Master Butcher Eamon Martin on steaks, and how to buy and prepare them. Irish Stew and the Master Butcher - stories from Moore Street http://www.hidden-dublin.com/eating/irish_stew.html (02.07.10). Eamon Martin's revelation that Irish stew was invented in (shock, horror) Britain! He also provides some fascinating information about life in 1960s Dublin. Irish, Philly/NYC and English use of 'you' http://www.hidden-dublin.com/sayings/sayings16.html#irishphillyuseofyou (1.05.10). Apparently those in Philadelphia and the New York County areas use 'yous' in a very similar way to Irish people. Must be the Guinness! Festivals and Events in Ireland http://www.hidden-dublin.com/music/music07.html (05.04.10). Forthcoming live performance of Monteverdi's 1610 Vespers in May by the Culwick Choral Society.