63 Irish toasts for every occasion: classic, funny, for friends, wakes, weddings, birthdays and St Patrick’s Day, plus toasts in Irish with plain pronunciations and the honest story of which “old Irish toasts” are really American, Scottish or English.
Over 120 Irish dog names for boys and girls, each with its meaning and a rough guide to saying it. Gaelic words checked in the dictionary, Fionn’s hounds, pub and place names, and Ireland’s nine native breeds.
Valentine’s Day has always been a time for romance, but how did Dubliners celebrate it over 40 years ago? Thanks to a fascinating archive video from 1983, we can take …
Dia dhuit, a chara! 👋 Ah sure, I had it ready to go yesterday, but between the madness of the day and the distraction of a good cup of tae, …
Your Weekly Dose of Irish – January 15th, 2025 This week’s edition features Christy Moore’s “Ride On,” Seamus Heaney’s stunning poem “Postscript,” and a peek into the legend of the …
The Rock of Cashel in Tipperary: its history, legends, what to see, how to get there from Dublin and Cork, Hore Abbey and Cahir Castle nearby.
If you’ve ever sat by the fire on a quiet evening, listening to Christy Moore’s voice wash over you like a wave, you’ll know that “Ride On” isn’t just a …
It’s time for your extra-large helping of Irish goodness to get you through the week. More jokes, more history, and a bit of Irish magic to brighten your January day. …
Ah, Dry January – the annual attempt to give the liver a holiday and swap pints for pints of water! After the indulgence of Christmas, thousands of people across Ireland …
My 2026 guide to Irish Christmas gifts that are actually Irish: Claddagh rings, Aran and Donegal knitwear, Belleek, Irish tea and chocolate, books and blessings, plus how to check a gift is really made in Ireland.
Time, the great leveller, is both our companion and nemesis. It speeds past us when we’re enjoying ourselves and drags its heels during life’s more trying moments. In Ireland, where …
The banshee, or bean sí, is the woman of the fairy mound who keens before a death in certain Irish families. Here is what the old sources and the Schools’ Collection actually say about her cry, her comb, the O’s and Macs, a Cork rector in the 1700s, and The Banshees of Inisherin.
Ireland is a land of myths, legends, and extraordinary history, much of which is captured within the walls of its castles. With over 30,000 castles scattered across the Emerald Isle, …
Grace O’Malley, Granuaile, was a real Mayo sea captain who met Elizabeth I in 1593. Here is what the records say, what is legend, and where to find her today.
The best-known Celtic symbols are the Celtic knot (eternity), the Triquetra or Trinity knot (three-in-one), the Celtic cross (faith), the triskele (life, death and rebirth), the Dara knot (strength), the …