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.
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 …
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.
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.
Green, white and orange, never gold. What the Irish flag means, its 1848 story, how to fly it, and the Ivory Coast mix-up.
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.
Ed Sheeran fever has been circulating all around Ireland as he currently tours around. In light of this here are ten things that you might not know about the incredibly …
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 …
How Ancestry DNA kits work, how accurate they are, what they can tell you about Irish roots, privacy tips and the free Irish records (including the 1926 census) to use with your results.
Well, this year went way to fast! I have put together the top 5 posts on our blog and Facebook page. It is clear to see that everyone loves Irish …
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 …
The Wild Atlantic Way runs about 2,500km (1,550 miles) from Inishowen in Donegal to Kinsale in Cork. Here’s the route stop by stop, how long it really takes, 7, 10 and 14-day itineraries, driving tips for first-timers and the best time to go.
Irish book review “F*ck You I’m Irish by Rashers Tierney.” “F*ck You I’m Irish” The title stands out immediately, and it is what first got our attention. This Irish book …
What does being Irish mean to you? If you go around the world asking Irishmen and women this question, you are likely to get a different answer each time. After …