A Christmas Childhood By Patrick Kavanagh
While previously I had picked a random poem every week from my top 100 Irish poems, this week I had to handpick this fantastic poem called “A Christmas Childhood” once …
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15 Christmas Facts You Probably DIDN’T KNOW
Tis the season to be jolly and merry and these Christmas facts will blow you away. I took a look around and found some of the most interesting facts I …
Mirror in February A Poem By Thomas Kinsella
The day dawns, with scent of must and rain,Of opened soil, dark trees, dry bedroom air.Under the fading lamp, half dressed – my brainIdling on some compulsive fantasy –I towel …
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 …
The Great Hunger by Patrick Kavanagh – Full Poem 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 …
Top 100 Irish Poems Ranked And Analysis Of Each Poem
Love Irish poems? Well, thanks to the Irish Times, I have a list of Ireland’s top 100 Irish poems for you today. Every week I will be picking a random …
The Celtic Knot Meaning And The 8 Different Types Explained
There is an immense number of ways in which the Celtic knot, also known as the Irish knot, can be used. I have discussed this many times in my main …
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 …
10 of the Best Poems by Irish Poets Updated For 2020
Ireland has many famous Irish poets. In last weeks post, I shared this incredible 200-year-old poem from James Orr. From ancient Celtic symbols to famous Irish poets we have a …
The Irishman A 200 Year Old Poem Still Relevant Today By James Orr
Today I wanted to share a lovely Irish poem with you called the Irishman. While it dates back to 1884 it still resonates with me and I am sure with …
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 To You? The Road Not Taken
What does Ireland mean to you? Yesterday I shared this lovely 60 minutes of epic drone footage from Ireland. The feedback from everyone was great. Today I found a much …
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 …