My 2026 guide to Irish Christmas gifts that are actually Irish: Claddagh rings, Aran and Donegal knitwear, Belleek, Irish tea and chocolate, books and blessings, plus how to check a gift is really made in Ireland.
Time, the great leveller, is both our companion and nemesis. It speeds past us when we’re enjoying ourselves and drags its heels during life’s more trying moments. In Ireland, where …
The banshee, or bean sí, is the woman of the fairy mound who keens before a death in certain Irish families. Here is what the old sources and the Schools’ Collection actually say about her cry, her comb, the O’s and Macs, a Cork rector in the 1700s, and The Banshees of Inisherin.
Ireland is a land of myths, legends, and extraordinary history, much of which is captured within the walls of its castles. With over 30,000 castles scattered across the Emerald Isle, …
Grace O’Malley, Granuaile, was a real Mayo sea captain who met Elizabeth I in 1593. Here is what the records say, what is legend, and where to find her today.
As the summer sun graces the emerald fields of Ireland, we are reminded of the unique charm and beauty that this season brings to our beloved isle. Whether it’s the …
The best-known Celtic symbols are the Celtic knot (eternity), the Triquetra or Trinity knot (three-in-one), the Celtic cross (faith), the triskele (life, death and rebirth), the Dara knot (strength), the …
120 clean St Patrick’s Day jokes, puns, knock-knocks and riddles for kids and grown-ups, with over 50 new ones and a few myths put right along the way.
57 real Irish proverbs (seanfhocail) in the Irish language, each with a plain pronunciation, a literal translation and the meaning, grouped by life, friendship, work, weather, talk, health and humour, plus where they come from.
The best Irish movies of all time as voted by our readers, from The Quiet Man to The Commitments, plus the best recent Irish films like The Banshees of Inisherin and Kneecap.
Thirty-six St Patrick’s Day ideas from an Irishman: food and drink at home, activities for kids, parades and pub sessions, a few words of Irish, family history, and how to celebrate respectfully.
So your looking for a bit of craic are ya? Well, you’ve come to the right place. A well-worn journal in hand, a thirst for adventure (and perhaps a pint or …
Have you ever heard of the great high Kings of Ireland? Well, either way, today we are going to take a deep dive into the legacy and myth that is …
While there might not be a specific historic Irish poem titled “Valentine’s Day Poem,” many Irish poets have written beautifully about love. One of Ireland’s most famous poets, W.B. Yeats, …
In the vast lands of Ireland, where myths weave through the hills as easily as the morning mist, the tales of Oengus and Áine hold a special place in the …