Easter is a wonderful time of year; I often find that it sneaks up on you. I was putting my weekly dose of Irish together only to realize that it …

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 …

 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 …

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 …

Patrick Kavanagh’s Threshing Morning, the poem that begins on an apple-ripe September morning: its story, its link to Tarry Flynn, and where to read it in full.

The best St Patrick’s Day poems you can read aloud for free, from St Patrick’s Breastplate and The Wearing of the Green to a toast and short rhymes for kids. Every poem credited, dated and checked.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling was published in New York in 1912, not written in Ireland. Here is who wrote it, the Cork link, the famous recordings and where to find the words legally.

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 …

 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 …

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 …

Anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Here’s the real story of Murphy’s law: the 1949 rocket sled, the man behind the name, and why it isn’t Irish.

Why Friday the 13th is considered unlucky, where the superstition really comes from, Irish superstitions about luck, and the next Friday the 13th dates.

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 …

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 …

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 …