The Great Hunger by Patrick Kavanagh: Summary, Meaning and Facts
Well, this week from my list of top 100 Irish poems I picked number 23 titled “The Great Hunger”. Keep in mind I know very little about Irish poetry and …
New Song: Emerald Isle – Leaving Ireland To Live Across The World
For many of us, 2020 was one of the hardest year imaginable. Virtually every industry was affected especially anyone who relies on live performances. I received a lovely email yesterday …
Pádraic Ó Conaire, Gaelic Storyteller by F.R. Higgins: Poem and Meaning
This week’s Irish poem is Padraic O’Conaire Gaelic Storyteller is a moving poem written by Frederick Robert Higgins. Higgins wrote it as a tribute to his friend after his …
Top 100 Irish Poems Ranked, With an Analysis of Each Poem
Ireland’s favourite poem, as voted by Irish Times readers, is The Lake Isle of Innisfree by W. B. Yeats. The top five are all Yeats, Heaney and Kavanagh: He Wishes …
Epic by Patrick Kavanagh: The Sonnet About a Row Over a Field
Gods make their own importance. Epic is a sonnet about a row over a scrap of stony ground in Kavanagh’s native County Monaghan. Two neighbouring families are ready to come …
The Celtic Knot Meaning And The 8 Different Types Explained
A Celtic knot is a continuous, interlaced pattern with no beginning or end. That endless line is why it stands for eternity: eternal love, loyalty, faith, or the cycle of …
Is This The Worst Irish Accent In A New Trailer? Wild Mountain Thyme
My Facebook feed was overwhelmed with comments and posts on the latest trailer from Wild Mountain Thyme. The trailer of Wild Mountain Thyme has also baffled a lot of people …
Famous Irish Poets: The Greatest of All Time, in Order
A chronological guide to the greatest Irish poets, from the bardic schools and the great Irish-language poets to Yeats, Heaney and today’s best, with dates, why each matters and the poems to start with.
The Irishman by James Orr: A 200-Year-Old Poem That Still Rings True
Today I wanted to share a lovely Irish poem with you called the Irishman. While it dates back to the early 1800s it still resonates with me and I am …
5 Sensational Virtual Tours Of Ireland That You Can Watch(Videos)
Virtual tours of Ireland have become more and more popular since the pandemic began. With so many of us unable to visit a lot of these places, it is clear …
Irish Couple Discover Incredible Russian Time Capsule On Donegal Beach
Remember time capsules? I think they became very popular 20+ years ago. At least I remember my childhood had some sort of time capsule. But what could be more interesting …
What Does Ireland Mean? The Meaning of Éire and Ireland’s Other Names
Where the name Ireland comes from: Éire, the goddess Ériu, Hibernia, Erin, the Emerald Isle and the official name of the State.
Cheapest Way To Send Money To Ireland With The Best Rate
The best and cheapest way to send money to Ireland There is a lot of information online about how to send money to Ireland. If you are looking for a …
Best Way To Transfer Money Between Ireland and USA – While Saving Money!
If you are looking to transfer money between Ireland and USA, I am here to help. Trust me it can be hard to find a solid answer on what are …
What the Feck Are Wallabies Doing in Ireland?
Yes, Wallabies in Ireland! Not just in a Zoo but living wild. I somehow had no idea that wallabies were living in Ireland. At first, I thought it was a …