Cillian Murphy Wins Best Actor at the Golden Globes (Watch His Speech)
Ah, sure, Cillian Murphy(from Cork) taken home the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Drama for his stunner of a role in Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. The film itself had a …
Ireland
How Often Does It Snow in Dublin? Real Figures and Snowiest Months
How often does it snow in Dublin? About 12 days a year of snow or sleet, but snow lies on only about 2. Met Éireann figures, the snowiest months and white Christmas odds.
7 Best Hangover Cures, According to an Irishman
I don’t know how often I tell myself that I am never getting hungover again, but I do seem not to have learned my lesson. It’s 2024 now, and I …
Irish New Year Blessings and Toasts (and How to Say Happy New Year in Irish)
Happy New Year in Irish is Athbhliain faoi mhaise duit (AH-vleen fwee WASH-uh ghwit). The best-known Irish New Year blessing is “May your troubles be less, and your blessings be …
18 Irish Christmas Traditions, From the Candle in the Window to the 12 Pubs
The Irish Christmas traditions everyone recognises are the candle in the window on Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass, the Christmas Day sea swim, the 12 Pubs of Christmas, Stephen’s Day and …
Newgrange Winter Solstice: The 5,000-Year-Old Tomb That Lights Up for 17 Minutes
Around 18 to 23 December, sunlight enters Newgrange through its roof-box and lights the chamber for up to 17 minutes. Here’s what happens, how old the tomb is, how the lottery works and how to watch the live stream.
Irish Cat Names: 60+ Names With Meanings (By Colour, Myth and More)
Scratching your head, looking at your new little cat and wondering what kind of purrfect Irish cat names you could choose? 🐾 Well, you came to the right place. Whatever …
Seeing Things by Seamus Heaney: A Guide to the 1991 Collection
“Seeing Things” is a profound collection of poetry by Seamus Heaney, a towering figure in modern Irish literature and a Nobel Laureate in Literature. This collection, published in 1991, delves …
Fairytale of New York: The Story Behind Ireland’s Christmas Song
Who wrote Fairytale of New York, how Kirsty MacColl ended up on it, why it stalled at No. 2, what it means to the Irish abroad, and a tribute to Shane MacGowan.
Mossbawn: Sunlight by Seamus Heaney: The Poem About His Aunt Baking Bread
Back with a wonderful Irish poem. This week, it is a piece that resonates with the warmth and depth of Irish culture. The poem Mossbawn: Sunlight is a tribute to …
Irish New Year Traditions: Bread at the Door, First Footing and More
Why the Irish banged bread against the door on New Year’s Eve, opened the doors at midnight and threw nothing out on New Year’s Day, plus how to say Happy New Year in Irish.
Casualty by Seamus Heaney: The Fisherman Killed After Bloody Sunday
This week, I am sharing the Irish poem Casualty By Seamus Heaney. It’s a piece that reflects a critical period in Irish history and showcases Heaney’s incredible skill in capturing …
The Grauballe Man by Seamus Heaney: The 2,000-Year-Old Bog Body Poem
When one thinks of poetry, laughter might not be the immediate reaction. However, as we delve into the visceral imagery of Seamus Heaney’s “The Grauballe Man”, we find there’s room …
Punishment by Seamus Heaney: The Bog Body Poem That Still Divides Readers
Seamus Heaney’s “Punishment” from his “North” collection is a heartbreaking reflection on pain and revenge. It’s stirred by the tragic tale of a young girl’s ancient remains found preserved in …
Zombie by The Cranberries: The Story Behind Ireland’s Rugby Anthem
Dolores O’Riordan wrote Zombie after the 1993 IRA bombing in Warrington that killed two boys. Here’s what the song is about, its records, and how Irish rugby fans made it their anthem.