What the Feck Are Wallabies Doing in Ireland?
Yes, Wallabies in Ireland! Not just in a Zoo but living wild. I somehow had no idea that wallabies were living in Ireland. At first, I thought it was a …
Irish Heritage & History
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 …
Irish Surnames: Meanings, Origins and the Top 100 Names in Ireland
Mac, Ó and Fitz explained, plus the Gaelic, Viking, Norman and Scottish roots of Irish surnames, the 20 most common names with meanings, the top 100 from the 1901 census, the top name in every county, and free ways to trace your own.
5 Greatest Irish Road Trips You Have To Do In Your Lifetime
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 …
The Best Places to Celebrate St Patrick’s Day Around the World
Now you might be saying “ahh sure St Patrick’s day is ages away!” But it comes around fast: check how many days until St Patrick’s Day. You could argue that …
10 Irish Phrases That Baffle Everyone Else
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 …
15 Haunted Places in Ireland: Ghost Stories, Real History and How to Visit
Leap Castle’s Elemental, the Devil at the Loftus Hall card table, Kilkenny’s 1324 witch trial and the Hellfire Club above Dublin. Here are 15 haunted places in Ireland, each with its ghost story, its real history and a plain note on whether you can visit this Halloween.
The Giant Celtic Cross and Trinity Knot Hidden in Irish Forests
The hidden symbols at a glance The Celtic cross at Killea, Co. Donegal: about 100 metres long, planted by forester Liam Emery and first spotted by pilots and passengers flying …
Irish History in 6 Minutes: Watch the Story of Ireland From BC to the 1900s
I always like quick summaries of things and Irish history or any topic on history for that matter. I just enjoy learning about it in summarized points. John D. Ruddy …
Irish NFL Players: The Irish and Irish-American Stars of American Football
Quick answer Neil O’Donoghue from Clondalkin, Dublin, kicked in the NFL from 1977 to 1985. Derry’s Jude McAtamney (Giants, 2024) and Down’s Charlie Smyth (Saints, 2025) ended a near 40-year …
Adele’s Hello in Irish: The TG Lurgan Cover Sung as Gaeilge
Adele’s Hello sung in Irish by TG Lurgan, plus the story of Coláiste Lurgan, its other famous covers and how to say hello in Irish.
5 Breathtaking Irish Castles You Need To Visit
Who doesn’t love Irish castles? They all have a timeless footprint from history that just cannot be replicated. If you are doing an upcoming road trip around Ireland, sprinkle in …
Leprechauns: The Real Irish Folklore Behind the Little Shoemaker
The leprechaun is a solitary fairy shoemaker from Irish folklore, with a crock of gold he will not give up. Here is where he comes from, what the old sources say, why he once wore red, and which popular leprechaun facts are myths.
The Luck of the Irish: Where the Phrase Really Comes From (And What It Means)
Quick answer “The luck of the Irish” is an American phrase, not an Irish one. It most likely comes from the 19th-century gold and silver rushes, when several of the …
Things to Do in Dublin: 12 Best Sights, Day Trips and Tips (2026)
The best things to do in Dublin: the Book of Kells, Guinness Storehouse, Kilmainham Gaol, EPIC, free museums, Howth and the best day trips, with booking tips.