Never Have I Ever Questions – Irish Style (Brace Yourself)
If you have ever played the never have I ever game at a party, you know things can escalate quickly! What starts as a simple question can quickly diverge into …
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5 Irish Girl Problems We Face When Travelling Abroad
This is a slightly different post than usual. This is a post from Irish Around Oz about Irish girls travelling abroad. If you are making the move to Australia be …
15 More Irish Jokes Guaranteed To Make You Laugh Out Loud
I received such great feedback from my last post on 30 Irish jokes that it was only fair to put up a new post. A few of these have already …
Celebrities Who Wear the Claddagh Ring: Who Really Did, Fact-Checked
Most lists of famous Claddagh ring wearers are copied and unsourced. Every name here has been checked against museum records and reliable sources. Here’s who really got one, the JFK myth, how to wear the ring and how to spot a real Irish one.
10 Unique Irish Baby Girl Names and Their Meanings
2019 is not long away you might be thinking about some unique Irish baby girl names. With so many amazing Irish mammies will be expecting an Irish baby girl in …
Traditional Irish Gifts for Every Occasion (and the Stories Behind Them)
Irish gifts sorted by occasion, from Claddagh rings and christening silver to St Brigid’s crosses and Mass cards, with the old customs told apart from the shop stories.
Cheapest Way To Transfer Money From The UK To Ireland
With so many Irish people living in the UK the topic on how to transfer money from the UK to Ireland comes up all the time. Unfortunately, many people still use …
Where to Stay in Ireland: The Best Bases, Areas and Tips (2026)
Where to stay in Ireland: the best bases in Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Cork, Kilkenny and Belfast, types of accommodation, Airbnb tips and booking advice.
The Awen Symbol: Meaning, Origin and Honest History
Awen is a Welsh word for poetic inspiration, but the three rays symbol was devised by Iolo Morganwg and first seen in public in 1833. Here’s what it means, how to say it, whether it’s Irish, and what to know before a pendant or tattoo.
Irish Citizenship by Descent: How to Claim It Through a Grandparent (2026)
How to claim Irish citizenship by descent through an Irish-born grandparent: who qualifies, the Foreign Births Register, documents, fees and how long it takes.
The Irish Flag: What the Green, White and Orange Really Mean
Green, white and orange, never gold. What the Irish flag means, its 1848 story, how to fly it, and the Ivory Coast mix-up.
The Celtic Cross: Meaning, History and Ireland’s Great High Crosses
What the Celtic cross means, why it has a ring, the St Patrick legend, Ireland’s great high crosses from Monasterboice to Moone, and how to tell it from the sun cross.
Do You Have Any Of These Old Irish 20p Coins? They Could Be Worth €10K
Yes, you read that headline right! Amazingly these old Irish 20p coins could fetch up to €10k in an auction. Many of us have some old Irish coins lying around the …
101 Irish Mammy Sayings You Probably Heard Growing Up In Ireland
Top Irish Mammy Sayings You might not recognise every single one of these Irish mammy sayings but some will certainly stick out if you have an Irish mother. They have …
10 Most Beautiful Places To Visit In Ireland
There are many beautiful places to visit in Ireland, and it is impossible to list them all. The spectacular coastline, charming small villages, stunning waterfalls are all part of why …