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.
For other uses, see Afternoon Delight (disambiguation). Afternoon Delight is a song recorded by Starland Vocal Band, featuring close harmony and sexually suggestive wordplay. It was written by Bill Danoff, one of the members of the band. It became a #1 U.S. Hot 100 single on July 10, 1976. It became a gold record.