♣ The Irish Elk or the Giant Deer native to Ireland (but not exclusive) was one of the largest deer that ever lived. Now extinct, the deer reached the height of nearly 7 feet with its antlers spanning a possible 12 feet in length! Source

♣ Two 2,000 year old feet, one from an adult and from a child, were found in a Dublin attic during the home’s renovation in December of 2008. After postmortem investigation and radio carbon dating, it is believed were most likely part bodies preserved in bogs. The Gardaí (the Irish police) are still investigating how the feet ended up in the attic. To read more, click here.

♣ The National Ploughing Championships are currently underway in Athy, Co Kildare. The event, the biggest in the Irish farming calendar, is held annually with competitions for the best ploughmen in the country. There are also farming exhibitions and workshops, fashion shows, music, and other sorts of entertainment during the festival.

♣ According to an Observer reporter, Killian Fox, who traveled the world to find the 50 best foods and where to eat them, the best place to eat oysters is in Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland. To read his complete list, click here.

♣ With the celebration of the Guinness Brewery’s 250 years of business in Dublin City taking place tomorrow in Ireland as well as in the rest of the world, many are calling for the 24th of September, Arthur Guinness’ birthday, to become a national holiday in Ireland. Over 10,000 people have already signed a petition in support of dubbing September 24th “Arthur’s Day”. To sign the petition on Facebook (you must be a member), click here.

♣ If hill walking is the name of your game then take a trip to Great Blasket Island. The deserted island at the end of the Dingle Peninsula in Co. Kerry boast wild, romantic views of the sea and neighboring islands and exciting hikes along the sea. To read more about how its a hiker’s paradise, click here.

♣ New research has revealed that cultural and creative sectors in Ireland generated a massive €11.8 billion in revenue for Ireland last year. To read more about the findings, click here.

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