Irish History in 6 Minutes: Watch the Story of Ireland From BC to the 1900s
I always like quick summaries of things and Irish history or any topic on history for that matter. I just enjoy learning about it in summarized points. John D. Ruddy …
I Don’t Care As Gaeilge: TG Lurgan’s Ed Sheeran and Bieber Cover
TG Lurgan’s 2019 Irish-language cover of Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber’s I Don’t Care, with the story of the original hit, Ed’s Irish links and the Connemara college behind the video.
Irish NFL Players: The Irish and Irish-American Stars of American Football
Quick answer Neil O’Donoghue from Clondalkin, Dublin, kicked in the NFL from 1977 to 1985. Derry’s Jude McAtamney (Giants, 2024) and Down’s Charlie Smyth (Saints, 2025) ended a near 40-year …
Adele’s Hello in Irish: The TG Lurgan Cover Sung as Gaeilge
Adele’s Hello sung in Irish by TG Lurgan, plus the story of Coláiste Lurgan, its other famous covers and how to say hello in Irish.
5 Breathtaking Irish Castles You Need To Visit
Who doesn’t love Irish castles? They all have a timeless footprint from history that just cannot be replicated. If you are doing an upcoming road trip around Ireland, sprinkle in …
Leprechauns: The Real Irish Folklore Behind the Little Shoemaker
The leprechaun is a solitary fairy shoemaker from Irish folklore, with a crock of gold he will not give up. Here is where he comes from, what the old sources say, why he once wore red, and which popular leprechaun facts are myths.
The Luck of the Irish: Where the Phrase Really Comes From (And What It Means)
Quick answer “The luck of the Irish” is an American phrase, not an Irish one. It most likely comes from the 19th-century gold and silver rushes, when several of the …
Things to Do in Dublin: 12 Best Sights, Day Trips and Tips (2026)
The best things to do in Dublin: the Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, EPIC, free museums, Howth and the best day trips, with booking tips.
The Green Man Symbol: Meaning, History and the Myth of a Celtic God
The Green Man is a leafy carved face found in medieval churches across Europe. The name dates from 1939 and the Celtic god story doesn’t hold up. Here’s what the faces are, what they may have meant, where to see them, and Ireland’s few examples.
Father Ted Is Voted Second Best Comedy Of All Time
I was very happy to see that Father Ted is voted second best comedy of all time! It has to be one of my favourite Irish series ever! If it …
Things to Do in Belfast: 10 Best Sights and Day Trips (2026)
The best things to do in Belfast: Titanic Belfast, black taxi mural tours, City Hall, St George’s Market, Crumlin Road Gaol and the Giant’s Causeway, with ETA tips.
Irish People Try Italian Treats, Alcohol And Desserts
Irish people try a whole lot of Italian things! I love going through old viral videos on YouTube, especially when they are Irish related! Over the years so many of …
With or Without You in Irish: TG Lurgan’s U2 Cover
U2’s With or Without You as Gaeilge, sung by a girls’ choir from Coláiste Lurgan in Connemara. Who made it, what the Irish title means, and the story of U2’s first US number one.
Happy St Patrick’s Day Messages, Wishes and Captions (Plus How to Say It in Irish)
88 ready-to-copy St Patrick’s Day messages, wishes and captions from a Cork man, sorted by who you’re sending them to, with the Irish greetings and how to say them.
Dúlamán – A Surprising Traditional Irish Song From Ireland – “Seaweed”
Looking for a new traditional Irish song? Well, technically this song is not “new” but the performance is. This song will stay with you through the day even after just …