Traditional Irish Gifts for Every Occasion (and the Stories Behind Them)
Irish gifts sorted by occasion, from Claddagh rings and christening silver to St Brigid’s crosses and Mass cards, with the old customs told apart from the shop stories.
Cheapest Way To Transfer Money From The UK To Ireland
With so many Irish people living in the UK the topic on how to transfer money from the UK to Ireland comes up all the time. Unfortunately, many people still use …
Where to Stay in Ireland: The Best Bases, Areas and Tips (2026)
Where to stay in Ireland: the best bases in Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny and Belfast, types of accommodation, Airbnb tips and booking advice.
The Awen Symbol: Meaning, Origin and Honest History
Awen is a Welsh word for poetic inspiration, but the three rays symbol was devised by Iolo Morganwg and first seen in public in 1833. Here’s what it means, how to say it, whether it’s Irish, and what to know before a pendant or tattoo.
Irish Citizenship by Descent: How to Claim It Through a Grandparent (2026)
How to claim Irish citizenship by descent through an Irish-born grandparent: who qualifies, the Foreign Births Register, documents, fees and how long it takes.
The Irish Flag: What the Green, White and Orange Really Mean
Green, white and orange, never gold. What the Irish flag means, its 1848 story, how to fly it, and the Ivory Coast mix-up.
The Celtic Cross: Meaning, History and Ireland’s Great High Crosses
What the Celtic cross means, why it has a ring, the St Patrick legend, Ireland’s great high crosses from Monasterboice to Moone, and how to tell it from the sun cross.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran fever has been circulating all around Ireland as he currently tours around. In light of this here are ten things that you might not know about the incredibly …
Celtic Thunder Amazing Grace: The Christmas Performance and the Story Behind It
Celtic Thunder sing Amazing Grace in their 2010 Christmas show, filmed in Poughkeepsie with the late George Donaldson. Here’s who the group are, who wrote the hymn, and why pipers made it a Celtic favourite.
Do You Have Any Of These Old Irish 20p Coins? They Could Be Worth €10K
Yes, you read that headline right! Amazingly these old Irish 20p coins could fetch up to €10k in an auction. Many of us have some old Irish coins lying around the …
How Do Ancestry DNA Kits Work? Accuracy, Privacy and Tracing Your Irish Roots (2026)
How Ancestry DNA kits work, how accurate they are, what they can tell you about Irish roots, privacy tips and the free Irish records (including the 1926 census) to use with your results.
101 Irish Mammy Sayings You Probably Heard Growing Up In Ireland
Top Irish Mammy Sayings You might not recognise every single one of these Irish mammy sayings but some will certainly stick out if you have an Irish mother. They have …
The Most Read And Watched Posts On Irish Around The World This Year
Well, this year went way to fast! I have put together the top 5 posts on our blog and Facebook page. It is clear to see that everyone loves Irish …
Easy Apple Crumble Recipe by The Wonky Spatula
Apple Crumble by The Wonky Spatula – the perfect comforting dessert now that the evenings are beginning to get dark and cold. Nicola here from The Wonky Spatula with another Irish recipe this …
Traditional Irish Bacon and Cabbage (With a Wonky Twist)
Traditional Irish Bacon & Cabbage with a twist! Nicola here from The Wonky Spatula with another Irish recipe this week I’m sharing Traditional Irish Bacon & Cabbage with a Wonky twist. I …