20 Things You Didn’t Know About Leprechauns
When does a Leprechaun cross the street? When it turns green! haha Still here? Great Ah, Leprechauns! Arguably one of Ireland’s most famous folklores. Today I am sharing twenty things …
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Fir Bolg – Irelands Ancient Kings That Ruled Ireland For 37 Years
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 …
20 Surprising And Interesting St Patrick’s Day Facts For 2024☘️
St Patrick’s Day is the day we all turn a bit Irish. The festival and public holiday are shared worldwide from South America to Australia. All across the world, the …
Celtic Tree Of Life(Crann Bethadh) – Meaning, History And Symbol
The Celtic tree of life(in Irish Crann Bethadh) plays an intricate part in Irish heritage and is among one of the most popular Celtic symbols. The Celtic tree of life and its …
150 Incredible And Unique Irish Sayings And Irish Blessings
I love Irish sayings! For hundreds of years, Irish people worldwide have shared these pieces of wisdom, including Irish blessings and even Irish prayers. Maybe you are looking for an …
How To Say Cheers In Irish And How To Pronouce It(Sláinte)
You visit Ireland for the first time, stop into an Irish bar, and are wondering, “just how do I say cheers in Irish!?”. Don’t worry; you are not the first …
Top 100 Irish Surnames From Each County In Ireland
100 most common Irish surnames in each Irish county based on the 1901 census. Yes, you read that right. I came across this great resource by Barry Griffin on the …
The Green Man – An Anchient Celtic Symbol Of Rebirth
As part of my ongoing Celtic Symbols article, the Green Man has been one I have been looking forward to writing about for quite some time. Researching this article, you …
The Irish Harp – A Symbol Of Ireland And It’s Celtic Origins
The Irish harp has been an article I have been looking forward to writing on my list of ancient Celtic symbols. The national emblem of Ireland, the Harp is one of today’s …
Top 10 Most Read Articles On Irish Around The World 2018(IATW)
Fun fact I bought the domain name for Irish Around The World(irisharoundtheworld.com) on the 2nd May 2015, previously it was called “Irish Around”. Currently, I am in Portugal enjoying the …
Top 10 Unique Irish Baby Girl Names And Their Meanings For 2019
2019 is not long away you might be thinking about some unique Irish baby girl names. With so many amazing Irish mammies will be expecting an Irish baby girl in …
The Awen Celtic Symbol – The Three Rays Of Light From Ancient Times
The Awen first on our list of 10 ancient Celtic symbols. In the Celtic language, the word “Awen” means essence or inspiration. For pronunciation, it can either be said as “ah-when”, …
The Celtic Cross – The History And Symbolism Behind This Inspiring Symbol
The Celtic cross has a fascinating and complex story behind it. In recent years the cross has been popularised in many Irish symbolic tattoos. It appeared back in Ireland and …
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? Trace Your Irish Heritage
There has been a lot of people talking in our Facebook group recently about Ancestry DNA kits and it seems there is a good bit of confusion behind it. If …