Ireland

Just like the Irish Harp, the Shamrock has appeared throughout Irish history.  So there is no confusion the national symbol of Ireland is the Harp, not the shamrock.  The Shamrock …

There has been a lot of negative press recently because of the Coronavirus. Heck, every time I turn on the TV you just get bombarded with how bad things are …

What are some of the best Irish movies? Well, that is a decision that is not easy, and we are all in this together. I wanted to put together a …

I am sure that many of you reading this have dreamed about being stuck on a paradise island? Maybe you wished that plane got cancelled on the last day of …

The Englishman steals three buns and puts them into his pocket and leaves.  He says to the Irishman “That took great skill and guile to steal those buns. The owner …

 As readers of this site will be well aware, we Irish have always been keen travellers. From working immigrants to back-packing students to lads just away for the craic, we …

Many of you know just how big an Irish wolfhound can get. But these lovely people have shared just how big they can get on Instagram. I have included a …

Ellen always has some entertaining guests on her show and I couldn’t help it when I saw the title on Ellen’s page I can’t put into words how adorable this …

Go pretty much anywhere in the world, and you’re sure to find an Irish expat community. It doesn’t matter if it’s Europe, America, Asia or Australia, it seems the Irish …

Climate change has been in the news a lot more in recent times. Record weather temperatures and crazy weather are not making things any easier.  It is true that we …

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 …

Have you kept the idea of doing one of these Irish road trips on the sideline? This article will give you some of our personal best insights into what you …

Celtic Thunder who do not shy away from theatrical acts has just exceeded over 8 million views on what has to be one of their most powerful performances of all …

One of the easiest ways to start an argument is to announce the best Irish movies of all time.  I thought about putting my own personal list together of the …

Yes, it is, in fact, true, an Irish island is seeking a couple to become summer caretakers!  Maybe you have been reading this blog for the past few years and …

2020 is here, and for those expecting parents picking from the thousands of baby names can be a hard decision.  And I know some of you might be saying that …

Now, first of all, Blarney stones are a thing! I just discovered them. They look incredibly tasty and a great way to celebrate your Irish heritage.  I know it is …

So the day is fast approaching us, maybe you are reading these St Patrick’s day facts on St Patrick’s day? Maybe you are having a debate with someone about St …

Let’s face it; these Irish phrases seem quite apparent to most of you reading. But have you ever been to a foreign country and asked: “where’s the JAX!?” and been …

On my other site for Irish moving to Australia, I posted a much-needed update to the top 5 Guinness drinking countries in the world.  But I was curious to find …

If there is one thing I do enjoy is the occasional Irish coffee. I thought this delicious Irish coffee recipe could spice up your Christmas this year.  Before I get …

One of the most searched dog term on the internet, the Irish Wolfhound. This remarkable dog often claims the award for the biggest dogs in the world! I wanted to …

Over the centuries Irish people have not just come up with 100’s of Irish proverbs and wisdom we also managed to create quite a few Irish sayings about love.  Many …

Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. During Samhain, people would dress up in costumes and light big bonfires to ward off evil spirits. Nowadays, Halloween …

With Halloween just around the corner, I felt it would be worth diving into some spooky Irish facts about Halloween! Like the fact that Halloween originates from the ancient Celtic …

If there is one thing you should do this Halloween I recommend a visit to some of these spine-tingling haunted places around Ireland.  Fancy yourself as a bit of a …

I was so surprised when I saw this hidden Celtic symbol image go viral over a year ago. There was little to no background on how it could have happened.  …

With so many Irish people working in Dubai I have noticed a whole lot more requests about transferring money from Dubai to Ireland. In this post rather than over complicate …

Strolling around the maze-like cobbled streets of Kilkenny is a great way to get a feel for ye olde Ireland. The settlement of this medieval city can be traced back …

There is no shortage of Irish jokes on this site, I have a whole category dedicated to it here. Everything from St Patrick’s day one-liners to more Irish jokes. I …