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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The Irish Diaspora: Influence And Impact On Modern America
The Irish in America: A Brief Overview Establishing centuries-long bonds, Irish people have become intrinsically woven into the very fabric of American life. From the first pioneers landing on the…
Beach Dug Hole Mistakenly Reported as ‘Meteor Crater’ in the Irish News
I love a funny news story, and even more so when it happens in Ireland! What happened? Well, in short, two Irish guys dug a giant hole on the beach,…
12 Best Seamus Heaney Poems Everybody Should Read 📖
I recently finished up my Irish love poems article, and I really wanted to cover a new Irish poem topic but couldn’t think of what to do, then when I…
131 Top Irish Slang Words – Don’t Visit Ireland Without Knowing These
They say Irish people have the gift of the gab, and these Irish slang words will make you realise just what they mean! I remember when I shared my article…
Triskelion / Triskele Symbol – The Oldest Celtic Symbol Meaning Deep Dive
Ah, the time has come; my last Celtic Symbols article, “The Triskelion”, or Triskele symbol. Pronounced “Treeskeel or Try Skeel” In this article, I will delve into the deep history,…
“WATCH the Captivating Trailer: Liam Neeson Joins an All-Star Irish Ensemble in ‘In the Land of Saints and Sinners’”
To move forward, you must escape the past. Set in a remote Irish village, a newly retired assassin (Academy Award® nominee #LiamNeeson; Taken, Non-Stop) finds himself drawn into a lethal…
(New)Best Irish Birthday Blessings For Every Occasion(100+)
So it’s your birthday or someone you know or even love? Well, I have the best Irish birthday blessings for every occasion that you can use. Don’t worry; I’ve included…
Funny Irish Jokes – Short, Long, Adult And Everything Between
I have created a new collection of funny Irish jokes. Irish jokes are like a warm, comforting pint of Guinness – they’re bound to put a smile on your face…
“May The Road Rise Up To Meet You” – Meaning Of The Famous Irish Blessings
“May The Road Rise Up To Meet You” is a phrase you likely have heard in a pub or perhaps even from a fellow Irishman or Irishwoman. The phrase is…
Search Underway For Irish ‘Aoife’ As Message In A Bottle Surfaces In The US
Ah, I love these stories, In the US, a message in a bottle was found from an Irish girl Aoife. RTE reported that “A message in a bottle written by…
Ephemera Poem by William Butler Yeats – Irish Love Poem
The Ephemera poem is the last on my list of Irish love poems. I started with a list of 12 Irish love poems, and it has been fun learning and…
300 Irish Baby Names – Boys, Girls And Their Special Meanings
Earlier, I published an article on the top 20 Irish baby names(Irish boy names and Irish girl names), and while this is very useful to get a quick idea, I…
An Chrannchur Náisiúnta: The Story of the Irish Lotto
I don’t know about you, but I have been saying since I was about 18 that I would someday win the Irish lotto. And let me see, a further 18…
Quotes From Father Ted – All The Priests, Bishops and Nuns
I have lost count of how many times I have rewatched Father Ted, it is an iconic show, and when I came across this collection of all the quotes from…
The Rose of Battle By William Butler Yeats – Irish Poem 🌹
Back with another wonderful Irish love poem. Of course, Yeats had to be featured yet once again. This is a love poem of sorts, and I say that because there…
Scaffolding By Seamus Heaney – One Of His First Poems An Irish Love Poem
I’ve been sharing an Irish love poem every week, and the poem Scaffolding by Seamus Heaney is definitely worth its feature. ‘Scaffolding’ is one of Seamus Heaney’s first-ever poems, written around the…
My Ultimate Killarney Guide: Top Things to Do in Killarney
Nestled amidst the captivating landscapes of County Kerry, Ireland, lies the charming town of Killarney. This picturesque destination offers a delightful blend of natural wonders, world-famous lakes, rich history, and…
Love, by Eavan Boland – A Six Stanza Irish Love Poem
Back again with another Irish love poem! If this is your first time here, then I suggest after reading this poem, you pop on over to this post for my…
11 Famous Irish Actors: From Liam Neeson To Cillian Murphy 🍿
I love seeing an Irish actor in a box office success like Oppenheimer. And there are so many famous Irish actors that I felt it would be best to list…
20+ Facts About Cork: The ‘REAL’ Capital Of Ireland
Cork is known as the real capital of Ireland… well, at least that is what I tell everyone 😅. It is a beautiful city located in the southwest of Ireland, famous…
Most Popular Posts
These are some of the most popular blog posts on Irish Around The World over the years.
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