History of The Irish Volunteers. The Irish Volunteers. Irish (National) Volunteers, a militia founded 25 November 1913 at the Rotunda in Dublin They were founded as a direct response to the UVF (Ulster Volunteer Force, founded 1912). The UVF opposed Home Rule for Ireland and wished to maintain the union with Britain.
Turkey >> Turkish Culture and History >> Turkish Delight >> What is Turkish Delight? Turkish Delight is a flavored sweetmeat or a candy, prepared from starch and sugar, filled with dry fruits, honey or nuts. It has a sticky texture and very often Arabic gum is used as a binder. The Turkish Delights come in cubes with powdered sugar sprinkled on them.
Residents delight over Turkish treat. Go native by lounging on a sofa and order some nargali (hubble bubble pipe with fruitflavoured tobacco such as apple and mint, pounds 4 a go), a Turkish coffee (50p) and some lokum (authentic Turkish delight). 48 hours in Bodrum; A BEAUTIFUL BEACH, STYLISH CLUBS & BARS AND A BAZAAR PACKED WITH BARGAINS..