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| Delegate Tyler Millwood presented information on Gaelic Sports. The Gaelic sports of hurling and Gaelic football are authentic Ireland. Fast, rough, and exciting, they're great sport—but also something more. Gaelic athletics are a heartfelt Irish passion, and a physical celebration of ancient traditions and culture. Football became popular as early as the 16th century, when teams might have consisted of all the able-bodied men of a town or parish. The modern game plays like a mix of soccer and rugby. While Gaelic football is an old sport, hurling is ancient. Irish mythology is replete with tales of heroes, such as the legendary warrior Cú Chulainn, who were expert hurlers. Such myths point to a hurling history some 2,000 years old and the sport's prominent place in Irish tradition. Hurling is similar to lacrosse or hockey. Delegate Millwood’s question: What is the oldest field game? |
| Delegate Brett Williams reports on Dublin – As Ireland’s capital, Dublin is the number one destination. Dublin has history, charm, sights, museums, galleries, theatres, shops, pubs, restaurants and an abundance of character. Dublin was founded by Vikings during the 9th Century, who established a key maritime centre. The city and port continued to prosper over the centuries and with English dominance came the city’s attractive 17th Century architecture. By the 18th Century, Dublin was second only to London as one of the largest cities of the British Empire. However by the start of the 20th Century, Dublin entered a long decline, which lasted until the economic turn around of the 1980s saw the Celtic Tiger breath new life into Ireland’s capital. Delegate Williams’ also discussed the exchange rate between USD and EUR – therefore his question: For every USD how much money is transferred to Euros? |
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| Delegate Jennifer Wilson presented on her favorite subject – Ireland’s poets, authors, and famous leaders. By power point presentation she informed us about a number of persons who fall under these categories including: James Joyce, Jonathon Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Becket, Daniel O’Connell, W.B. Yeats, and others. She included personal anecdotes from her study experiences thereby providing enlightenment to the topic. Delegate Wilson’s question: What Act did Daniel O’Connell force the British to sign that helped Roman Catholics sit in parliament and hold public office? Right Click on the picutre and Open in New Window to Read more about Daniel O"Connell . . . |
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