Irish Heritage

Ah, there’s a nip in the Cork air these days, but sure, there’s a glimmer of hope, too! As we turn the calendar to February 1st, we’re not just marking …

You may or may not have heard of St Brigid’s Day. Well, I am here today to share five facts about St Brigid, Ireland’s only female patron saint.   I regularly …

Have you ever stood on a windswept Irish cliff, gazing out at the endless sea, and felt a story brewing in the air around you? Well, you’re not alone. And …

Would ya believe it? A single bottle of Irish single malt has just been snapped up for a staggering €2.55 million by an American collector, making it the most expensive …

Only in Ireland! I came across this wonderful post from an Irish expat returning to Ireland, and I had to share it. I love reading these types of posts as …

Looking for the best Irish jokes? Well, you came to the right place. Over the past year, I have been sending out a new Irish joke to my dedicated email …

Are you looking to watch the Winter Solstice livestream? The live stream will be available on this page from 08:40 UTC on Thursday, 21 December. The captivating Winter Solstice sunrise …

For three decades consecutively, professionals in the travel and tourism sector and the wider public have participated in the World Travel Awards, determining outstanding achievers across diverse categories. Notably, Top …

“Seeing Things” is a profound collection of poetry by Seamus Heaney, a towering figure in modern Irish literature and a Nobel Laureate in Literature. This collection, published in 1991, delves …

You may or may not have heard the term most powerful passport or perhaps someone has said, “Oh, I have the most powerful passport in the world”. All that it …

Firstly, many of these Irish New Year’s Traditions will surprise you. They did me, although some I not only knew but experienced growing up in Ireland. Ah, the Irish New …

When one thinks of poetry, laughter might not be the immediate reaction. However, as we delve into the visceral imagery of Seamus Heaney’s “The Grauballe Man”, we find there’s room …

It has been a while since I shared an old video of Ireland, and I thought it was about time I did. This is a wonderful video from 1965 and …

Celtic mythology, steeped in ancient Irish traditions and folklore, is a treasure trove of intriguing deities. While often overshadowed by mythical creatures, these Celtic gods and goddesses play a pivotal …

They say Irish people have the gift of the gab, and these Irish slang words will make you realise just what they mean!  I remember when I shared my article …