It took until 1629 for an Irish College to be founded in Madrid.
The History of the Irish College in Madrid
Join The Lavapiés Street Tour (Virtual Tour Also Available!)
What connects a pharmacy, hairdressers, an old cinema and a bar? Lots and lots of surprising history. One which tells the story of Madrid.
Learning Irish in Madrid with Pop-Up Gaeilge
I went back looking for my lost language.
Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland: Wavy Arms, Fake Whiskey & An Interview
We were lucky enough to interview Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland and see their awesome show.
Interview with Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland: Wavy Arms, Fake Whiskey
We were lucky enough to interview Irish Celtic – Spirit of Ireland and see their awesome show.
Irish Treble: Jigs & Reels in Madrid
We interviewed a group of Spanish girls who perform Irish dancing in Madrid.
My Cultural Life & Mini-Exhibitions in Madrid
Great things come from small beginnings.
My Cultural Life & Mini Exhibitions in Madrid
Great things come from small beginnings.
Outer & Inner worlds: The Irishman and Spaniard who invented the Submarine
An Irishman and a Spanish man, in very different yet comparable circumstances, both invented something revolutionary. This is the story of the Irishman and Spaniard who invented the submarine.
Eamon de Valera & Comely Maidens Bellydancing At The Crossroads
I filmed a performance of Bollywood and Belly dancing, with a mixture of Irish dancing, recently, and it got me thinking about the deep connection between Ireland and India.
Aristocrat, Tea Drinker, Jew Smuggler: The Life of Margaret Kearney Taylor
As often is the case with history, forgotten stories tend to be some of the best ones.
Fitting In: How The Irish Became Spanish
In our previous article, we discussed how the Irish came to Spain. It was a eulogy for the death of Gaelic Ireland and an essay on the uncertain future of those newly […]
