I started Irish Around The World back in 2015 and have been sending out my weekly dose of Irish every Friday to thousands of people just like you. I share Irish jokes, Irish heritage, Irish poetry, Celtic Symbols, how to send money to Ireland and even a weekly funny video.
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How Travellers Lived In Ireland – Old Irish Video From 1965
This week for my selection of old Irish videos I came across another powerful clip from CR’s video vault. It is a short 4-minute clip but really surprising to see…
All Legendary Obstacles by John Montague – Great Irish Poem
This week, I decided to pick number 100 from the top Irish poems list. The Irish poem is called All Legendary Obstacles by John Montague. John Montague was born in…
How To Stop Rising Inflation In Ireland? – 1974
Well, I don’t know about you, but I have felt the pinch in my pocket the past few months. Inflation affects just about every single person. Well, except maybe Elon…
Irish Poem: Leda and the Swan, By W. B. Yeats
It has been a while since I featured a poem by the great W.B Yeats from the top 100 Irish poems list. This week the poem comes in at number…
The Last Of The Cycling Postmen, Ireland 1975
It has been a while since I put together an article on some old Irish videos. This week from CR’s video vaults, it is a clip from 1975. He was…
To My Darling Daughter Betty By Tom Kettle
To My Darling Daughter Betty is one of those short Irish poems that immediately impact you when you read it. Tom Kettle wrote “To My Daughter Betty” in 1914 at…
Postscript Poem By Seamus Heaney Including Video
I never get tired of seeing Seamus Heaney in the top 100 Irish poems list. This one comes in at number 87. I think next time I will have to…
Follower, By Seamus Heaney – Full Poem And Analysis
I have picked number 71 from the top 100 Irish poems list and once again it is a familiar appearance on the list, Seamus Heaney. Ironically it was last week’s…
Irish Poem: Father and Son, by F.R. Higgins
This poem is a collection of poems by F.R Higgins. This poem comes in at number 89 on the top 100 Irish poems list. Who Was F.R Higgins? Well, it…
25+ Memorable Irish Toasts For Friends And Friends Departed
I love a good toast, and sometimes it helps to remember a few Irish toasts for friends when you are called upon. I will also be sharing Irish toasts for…
Station Island Poem, by Seamus Heaney – Analysis And Meaning
Another fantastic Irish poem by Seamus Heaney. And of course, it is a long one! This poem comes in at number 88 on the top 100 Irish poems list. Station…
Sheep and Lambs By Katharine Tynan Hinkson – Top Irish Poem
I am always surprised how few female poets appear on the top 100 Irish poems list. But this week, I picked number 76 from the top 100 Irish poems list….
Video: The Leprechaun That Appeared On St Patrick’s Day 15 Years Ago
Well, I hope that you have a fantastic St Patrick’s day! I was going through some old footage on Youtube and came across one of the funniest and most entertaining…
Celtic Woman Sing An Incredible Cover Of “Danny Boy” For St Patrick’s Day
I hope you have an incredible St Patrick’s day wherever you are in the world! Before I pressed play on this incredible song I popped into the YouTube comments and…
Why The Shamrock Is A Symbol of St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland ☘️
Just like the Irish Harp, the Shamrock has appeared throughout Irish history. confusion the national symbol of Ireland is the Harp, not the Shamrock. The Shamrock is the national flower of…
The Wayfarer, By Padraic Pearse Top 20 Irish Poem
I was hoping to pick number 17 on the top 100 Irish poems list this week. It is mainly because it is St Patrick’s day, but I realised I had…
17 Irish Blessings For St Patrick’s Day ☘️ – May you have . . .
I love St Patrick’s day; it is a day for celebrating and sharing some Irish blessings. I put together 17 Irish blessings for St Patrick’s day that you can share…
Pegasus, By Patrick Kavanagh – Irish Poem
A poem about a man trying to sell a horse: comes in at number 91 on the top 100 Irish poems list. But of course, the great Irish poet Patrick…
😂75 Best And Funniest St Patrick’s Day Jokes
Are you looking for the best St Patrick’s day jokes? Well, you came to the right place. My name is Stephen, and I put this collection together, including cheesy, long…
10 Cheesy Jokes St Patrick’s Day Jokes That Are Bound to Make You Smile
Who doesn’t love St Patrick’s day? My blog welcomes millions of new visitors every year at this time. And I want to welcome you by sharing some cheesy St Patrick’s…
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Olympic Skater ‘Irish Dances’ Across Ice, Brings Entire Stadium To Their Feet
Be prepared to be blown away by U.S. national champion figure skater Jason Brown, an incredible Olympic skater.
Discover The Sexiest Accents Of 2021
Just where does the Irish accent rank in the sexiest accent?
Adele’s “Hello” Sung In Irish Is Absolutely Breathtaking(Including Lyrics)
Did you ever stop and wonder what Adele’s “Hello” sung in Irish would sound like? Probably not!
The students from Coláiste Lurgan, in Galway, have come up with this fabulous cover titled Hello – le Adele as Gaeilge