Yama Neko

I've been living abroad for the last couple of years and only came back to Ireland in October 2009. Just thought I'd sign up to Diddyi and start contributing to this wonderful project. Its fantastic to see such vibrancy and spirit in a culture or tradition and I'm very happy to be part of this.
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Bataireacht – Irish Stick Fighting

[9 Mar 2010 | 2 Comments] by Yama Neko

Bataireacht (pronounced bata-ri-okt) is a modern term used to describe the various kinds of Irish stick fighting styles.

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Temple Bar Tradfest 2010 Part 3

[4 Feb 2010 | 2 Comments] by Yama Neko

I was lucky enough to be able to attend one of the main events of the festival, Finbar Furey and Lo Cor De La Plana at the Button Factory on Saturday 30th.

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Temple Bar Tradfest 2010 Part 2

[3 Feb 2010 | No Comment] by Yama Neko

Piper bands brave the icy rain and cutting winds (hardly a night for a kilt, fair play lads) to march up and down the cobbled streets blaring out their rousing tunes.