The coronation of William the Conqueror
Here’s a conundrum that the Brits have not had to face for over a millennium (or possibly since 1688 if you count the Glorious Revolution); how… Read More
We had the pleasure of meeting the Norman Family on a beautiful pastel morning beside Baby Beach's calm waters. With kids ranging in age from two and a half to seven, this is such an incredi… Read More
It’s rumoured that the main reason that the Normans invaded England in 1066 was for the truffle-hunting in the New Forest. The locals didn’t need pigs to find truffles as they ha… Read More
I can easily imagine the pride and joy felt by the inhabitants of Parma and all people living and working in the Italian Food Valley, in the Emilia-Romagna region, when in Dece… Read More
Excerpt from the book Travels through History : Northern Ireland and Scotland Belfast and the Causeway Coast has been rated best region in the world to visit in 2018 by Lonely Pla… Read More
Situated in the southeastern corner of Ireland, Wexford is a county of gentle agricultural land and coastal settlements with an incredibly rich maritime heritage. It is located in the provin… Read More
This novel is something a little different for me. It is a satire set in the
UK at the present moment. There are striking parallels between these days and
the 1930s. There’s a lot of r… Read More
Ireland has always done things differently, we have our own Irish traditions and customs that make us unique to anywhere else in the world. From our language, music, arts, literature, folklo… Read More
There are many historic castles to visit in County Antrim, Northern Ireland. Here at ConnollyCove, we have created this guide to all the castles in Antrim you need to see while visiting Nort… Read More
When people plan a trip to Ireland, they usually make sure to hit the big cities like Dublin and Belfast, and rightly so, those cities have so much to attract people from award-winning touri… Read More
If we say that France is the land of castles, we find nothing. With its enormous defensive walls, surrounding tombs, drawbridges and thousands of tales, it’s simple to take us to a di… Read More
Naples is a beautiful city located in southern Italy; the bay of Naples covers its southern border. The city is right next to the still-active Mount Vesuvius; this was the volcano that dest… Read More
Do you enjoy the outdoors, art, museums, food and drink, or adventures? Ireland’s County Carlow has something for everyone to enjoy. This go-to travel guide will tell you about some of… Read More
“Shall I tell the chaps?” asked Berty.
“Absolutely,” replied Tompkins, slapping Berty on the back and almost knocking him through the wall into the garden, such was t… Read More
Bari is a stunning coastal city located in southern Italy. It is the capital of the Metropolitan City of Bari and the Apulia zone. It’s the second-largest city in Southern Italy, and w… Read More
Curious what the Irish President’s house looks like? Visit Aras an Uachtaráin, the official residence of the President, or just take a stroll through one of Europe’s large… Read More
Naples is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy; it is the third city in population after Rome and Milan. Also, the city has important tourist hotspots and is famous for being the home o… Read More
This book is a brief introduction to the political, social, religious, and cultural history of an age when so many basic aspects of modern England were formed ranging from government institu… Read More
On Greece’s western coast are the Ionian islands. Greece and Italy are separated by this collection of Greek islands. Their name in Greek is Heptanisa, which translates to “seven… Read More
The pearl of this century!Al-Idrisi
The well-known Arabian Geographer Al-Idrisi described Sicily this way. Neurologist Sigmund Freud also described it as:
The loveliest region of Italy… Read More
The Middle Ages were the height of castle-building in England. Many of the castles back then were built to act as a defence against different forms of foreign invasion and have continued to… Read More
There are various unique English landmarks to explore, from bustling cities to serene lakes and locations of outstanding natural beauty. England has a genuinely astounding number of sites, i… Read More
According to local mythology and witness reports, there are various haunted places in Wales. Ghosts and monsters reportedly inhabit them. Many of these eerie locations draw paranormal enthus… Read More
Wales is the United Kingdom’s second-smallest country after Northern Ireland, but despite its small size, it has a lot to offer for history buffs.
The country boasts over 400 c… Read More
Following the Norman Conquest in 1066, the construction of castles in England began. They served as a deterrent and a representation of Norman supremacy under William the Conqueror… Read More
Rick Stein once marvelled, “Can you believe Ireland has more than 40 shades of green?” as he travelled across the country on an exciting adventure to introduce the audience to th… Read More
Period dramas have been sweeping the film industry for years, offering audiences glimpses into the past. With Netflix being a leading streaming app, it’s been bringing a plethora of pe… Read More