“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 …
Ah, the time has come; my last Celtic Symbols article, “The Triskelion”, or Triskele symbol. Pronounced “Treeskeel or Try Skeel” In this article, I will delve into the deep history, …
Earlier, I published an article on the top 20 Irish baby names(Irish boy names and Irish girl names), and while this is very useful to get a quick idea, I …
I don’t know about you, but I have been saying since I was about 18 that I would someday win the Irish lotto. And let me see, a further 18 …
I love seeing an Irish actor in a box-office success like Oppenheimer. There are so many famous Irish actors that I felt it would be best to list the top …
Cork is known as the real capital of Ireland… well, at least that is what I tell everyone 😅. It is a beautiful city located in the southwest of Ireland, famous …
Yes, Druid Symbols! They are very commonly referred to as Celtic symbols but also with a few differences . Druid symbols are a collection of ancient symbols associated with the …
I hope you have been enjoying the weekly Irish history posts. Last week was technically the first one. Mel Gibson created quite a stir on Facebook. This week, however, I …
Widely believed to be a Christian symbol, Brigid’s Cross is tied to Brigid of the Tuatha de Danaan, which, in Irish Celtic Mythology, is known as a life-giving goddess. It is …