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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10 Best Irish Drinking Toasts To Keep The Devil At Bay
Irish drinking toasts are unanimous around the world. In every corner of the world, there is someone raising a glass for a friend, family member or lost soul. And I…
15 Irish Mammy Sayings That Are Actually Life Advice 🥄
I didn’t ask who put it there, I said: “Pick it up!” I’m not going to ask you again. If Sean’s mom let him jump off a cliff, would you…
10 Things To Know About Michael Flatley 🕺
Michael Flatley is the most famous Irish dancer of all time and is now a featured actor in his own movie. It is only fair I put together an article…
On An Apple-Ripe September Morning by Patrick Kavanagh
Since completing my top 100 Irish poems list, I have been looking for other Irish poems to include, and I came across this lovely gem of an Irish poem by…
7 Inspiring St Patrick’s Day Poems, Ballads And Prayers
Looking at my St Patrick’s day countdown, I can see that it is just over a month until St Patrick’s day 2023! You are likely reading this before St Patrick’s…
When Irish Eyes are Smiling Song And Lyrics For St Patrick’s Day
We all know the lyrics to the song ‘When Irish Eyes Are Smiling’, don’t we? It is such a wonderful song that was initially written back in 1912. This song…
Making Money From The Internet In Ireland(1998)
It has been a while since I shared an old Irish video. So I thought this week I would dig into the archives from 1998. It is hard to believe…
The Lake Isle of Innisfree, by W. B. Yeats – No 1 Irish Poem
W. B. Yeats is back once again! Around two years ago, or 100ish weeks, I set out to cover 100 Irish poems from the Irish times’ list. Writing as best…
Fir Bolg – Irelands Ancient Kings That Ruled Ireland For 37 Years
I am not talking about a game of dungeons and dragons that features a poor representation of the Fir Bolg. In Irish mythology, the Fir Bolg (also spelt Firbolg) are…
An Bonnan Bui(The Yellow Bittern) Irish Poem, by Cathal Bui Mac Giolla Ghunna
Ah, my second last poem to cover in my top 100 Irish poems. I only have number one to cover next which I will share in my weekly dose of…
Murphy’s Law, What Does It Mean And Where Did It Come From?
Murphy’s Law is a popular saying that states, “anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” You likely have heard the saying time and time again, but maybe you never…
I Asked ‘AI’ To Write A Song About Irish People For Me
You may or may not have been living under a rock about this new AI bot called Chat GBT. It is essentially an artificial intelligence that is taking over the…
Why Is Friday The 13th Superstitious And Where Did It Come From?
Ah, sure, tis the day we all fear, Friday the 13th! Haha, just jokes, but for many of us, when we realise that it is Friday the 13th, we tend…
Top 10 Most Popular Christmas Movies And New Releases(With Trailers)
With Christmas coming in a couple of days, I know, like me, you will likely be looking for some joyful Christmas movies. It is part of this time of year…
Silent Night (Oíche Chiúin) By Emma Sophia, Age 6
The most beautiful Celtic version of Silent Night ever, performed by 6-year-old singing sensation Emma Sophia. What were you doing when you were 6 years old? Well, I can bet…
An tEarrach Thiar, by Máirtín Ó Direáin Irish Poem
Only three Irish poems left to cover on my top 100 Irish list from the Irish times. This Irish poem comes in at number 94 by the Irish poet Máirtín…
Revealed: Ireland’s Most Popular Google Searches In 2022
As the year comes to an end, I always get a good chuckle from seeing Ireland’s Most Popular Google Searches. Each year they reflect not only what the majority of…
Valparaiso, Irish poem – By Padraig de Brun
Welcome back. I am on my last few poems from the top 100 poems list! This week it is an Irish poem well initially written in English and later converted…
The Night Of Women’s Christmas(Oíche Nollag na mBan), by Seán Ó Ríordáin
With Christmas coming up in a few weeks I felt the poem Oíche Nollag na mBan, by Seán Ó Ríordáin would be a great choice! This week I have selected…
Cork Boy On TikTok Singing With Cork Busker Reaches Nearly 1 Million Views
Well, now, being from Cork myself, I always enjoy seeing some locals get out there on social media. Korey Power, who is regularly singing and doing live shows on TikTok,…
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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