also known as Cláirseach or Early Gaelic harp, is simultaneously one of the world’s most famous and least known musical instruments. We see it on various romanticised “Irish” flags, on the State arms ...

For a country with a rich musical heritage and fascinating mythology, it seems only apt that Ireland’s national symbol is the harp. Ireland is the only country that has a musical instrument ...

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Flags signaled other units in battle, but were also a tangible manifestation of the beliefs and spirit of a group of people. As such, flags were protected to the point of injury or death. Men in ...

Gilbert Baker created the original pride flag in 1978. Baker was urged by Harvey Milk to create a symbol for the LGBT community and he chose a flag, which he saw as the most powerful symbol of pride.

At McAuley's funeral in Strabane last Thursday, his coffin was draped in an Irish flag with a black beret and gloves placed on top. At the weekend, Simon Harris used his inaugural speech as Fine ...

A small cohort of turkey hunters wants more people to understand the beauty and challenge of hunting for your supper. What are your thoughts on hunting? By Jeremy Engle How do you feel about ...

Of course, any Irish pub worth its name has a killer selection of brews and spirits, and here The Harp excels. Guinness Stout, Harp Lager, Murphy's Irish Amber, and Caffrey's Irish Cream are all ...

The first celebration of the U.S. Flag's birthday was held in 1877, on the 100th anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, it is believed that the first annual recognition of the flag's ...

The list also includes a root vegetable, a harp, a leafless tree, a fingerprint, a shovel, a purple splatter, and a flag for ...

An Taisce, the National Trust for Ireland, announced on Friday, November 8 that the International Green Flag Award has been awarded to 120 parks, gardens, greenways, and wildlife sanctuaries ...

Flags are at half-staff this weekend in seven U.S. states to honor the memory and passing of several public servants and others recently, following proclamations from federal and state officials.