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 …
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10 Fun And Odd Facts About Halloween You Didn’t Know
Halloween is only a few days, and I wanted to share these ten facts about Halloween with you. Now being Irish and the fact that Irish Celts pretty much invented …
Irish Poem ‘Tis The Last Rose Of Summer, By Thomas Moore
It is another week and another famous Irish poem! I hope you have been enjoying my weekly Irish poems. This week it is a poem, a song and a ballad …
100 Interesting Facts About Ireland (2023 Edition)
Are you looking for some facts about Ireland? Well, I have put together the biggest collection of Irish facts and things that you need to know about Ireland. Ireland is …
Why The Shamrock Is A Symbol of St. Patrick’s Day and Ireland ☘️
Just like the Irish Harp, the Shamrock has appeared throughout Irish history. confusion the national symbol of Ireland is the Harp, not the Shamrock. The Shamrock is the national flower of …
20 Surprising And Interesting St Patrick’s Day Facts For 2023☘️
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 …
Top 10 Irish Blessings And Wishes For Valentines Day
Many of you loved my post of the best Irish sayings, well today I have my top 10 Irish blessings and wishes for St Patrick’s day. Rather than sharing hundreds …
5 Quick Facts About St Brigid’s Day (Lá Fhéile Bríde)
You may or may not have heard of St Brigid’s day? Well, I am here today to share some quick facts about Ireland’s only female patron saint. I regularly get …
Top 20 Celtic Symbols And Their Meanings Explained – Irish Around The World
For centuries, Celtic symbols and signs held incredible power for the ancient Celts in every way of life. The word “Celtic” refers to people who lived in Britain and Western …
How The Irish Invented Halloween
Did you know the Irish invented Halloween? Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. During Samhain, people would dress up in costumes and light big bonfires to …
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 …
The Stolen Child, By W. B. Yeats – Irish Poem And Meaning
Another week and another top Irish poem this poem is ranked number 10 in the top 100 Irish poems. The great W.B. Yeats is featured in yet another Irish poem. …
Triskele Symbol – The Oldest Irish Symbol’s Meanings And History
Ah, the time has come, my last Celtic Symbols article “the Triskele”. Pronounced “Treeskeel or Try Skeel” Did you know: The triple spiral has been speculated to be the oldest symbol …
The Celtic Knot Meaning And The 8 Different Types Explained
There is an immense number of ways in which the Celtic knot design can be used. I have discussed this many times in my main article on Celtic Symbols. Today …
Triquetra: What Does The Symbol Mean And It’s Celtic History
Ah, the Triquetra, it has to be one of my favourite ancient Celtic symbols. Known to be one of the oldest symbols in history, famous in modern-day film and many …