The 10 Strongest Currencies in the World (2026) and the Weakest
The strongest currencies in the world in 2026, from the Kuwaiti dinar to the US dollar, plus the 10 weakest and where the euro ranks. Rates as of October 2026.
Ireland
10 Best Books About Cú Chulainn (Picked by Our Readers)
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Each of these books about Cú Chulainn contributes to the multifaceted portrayal of Cú Chulainn, …
Cú Chulainn: The Teenage Warrior Who Held Off an Entire Army Alone
Irish mythology is not something I have covered much on Irish Around The World. But I thought there was no better time to start than today. And what better way …
This Bottle of Irish Whiskey Sold for $2.55 Million
Would ya believe it? A single bottle of Irish single malt has just been snapped up for a staggering €2.55 million by an American collector, making it the most expensive …
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 …
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
This post contains an Amazon affiliate link. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I don’t know how often I tell myself that I am never getting hungover …
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
This post contains Amazon affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. “Seeing Things” is a profound collection of poetry by Seamus Heaney, a towering figure in …
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.