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Situated off the coast of Cobh in County Cork, Spike Island was recently crowned Europe's leading tourist attraction at the World Travel Awards. This historic monastic isle turned army barracks is famous for the star-shaped prison fortress at its heart. Today, the island’s history is retold with guided tours and spine tingling trails around sinister prison cells, once home to convicts, rioters, and villains of long ago. Would you journey to this eerie isle once known as Ireland’s hell?
43 Irish Blessings for Funerals
When the Irish perform a wake, a window must be immediately opened to allow the spirit to escape and closed no more than two hours later to prevent their return. A group of women normally bathe the body and prepare their clothing. The deceased is normally viewed in the best home of the kitchen rather