Pádraic Ó Conaire, Gaelic Storyteller by F.R. Higgins: Poem and Meaning
This week’s Irish poem is Padraic O’Conaire Gaelic Storyteller is a moving poem written by Frederick Robert Higgins. Higgins wrote it as a tribute to his friend after his …
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Epic by Patrick Kavanagh: The Sonnet About a Row Over a Field
Gods make their own importance. Epic is a sonnet about a row over a scrap of stony ground in Kavanagh’s native County Monaghan. Two neighbouring families are ready to come …
The Celtic Knot Meaning And The 8 Different Types Explained
A Celtic knot is a continuous, interlaced pattern with no beginning or end. That endless line is why it stands for eternity: eternal love, loyalty, faith, or the cycle of …
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 …
Famous Irish Poets: The Greatest of All Time, in Order
A chronological guide to the greatest Irish poets, from the bardic schools and the great Irish-language poets to Yeats, Heaney and today’s best, with dates, why each matters and the poems to start with.
The Irishman by James Orr: A 200-Year-Old Poem That Still Rings True
Today I wanted to share a lovely Irish poem with you called the Irishman. While it dates back to the early 1800s it still resonates with me and I am …
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 …
Best Way To Transfer Money Between Ireland and USA – While Saving Money!
If you are looking to transfer money between Ireland and USA, I am here to help. Trust me it can be hard to find a solid answer on what are …
The Best Viral Irish Videos of All Time (That Still Make Us Laugh)
The best viral Irish videos: Teresa Mannion, Despacito as Gaeilge, the Castletown Donkey Derby, the tractor singer, the cows that love Irish music and more.
300 Churches Across Ireland Sing The Irish Blessing (Get the Tissues)
After last week’s lovely video of the 101-year-old Irish couple, I wanted to continue with this other incredible video I came across. The Irish Blessing (Beannacht uile-Éireann) is a project …
50+ of the Best Irish Memes on the Internet
Are you looking for the best Irish memes on the internet? Well, you came to the right place! The Internet is a breeding ground for the wacky, funny, and weird. …
The Last Irishman Stranded On The Cook Islands
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 …
10 Things About Ireland That Cause Raised Eyebrows Abroad
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 …
5 Photos That Show Just How Big an Irish Wolfhound Is
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 …