Easter, 1916 by William Butler Yeats
This weeks poem is ranks number 6 in the list of top 100 Irish poems. And so it should. This poem responds to the Easter Uprising in Ireland, a rebellion …
Irish Heritage
10 Things That Insult Irish People THE MOST
Ah yes, we Irish people are gentle and loving. But there is no doubt these ten things are a sure-fire way to insult Irish people the most. Earlier today I …
The Muppets Sing Danny Boy For St Patrick’s Day
Yes, you read that right the Muppets came together to sing Danny Boy for St Patrick’s day! You would be amazed over the years how many people have created a …
100 Of The Best Irish Sayings, Irish Blessings, Irish Wisdom And More
I love Irish sayings. For hundreds of years, Irish people worldwide have shared these pieces of wisdom, including Irish blessings and even Irish prayers. Today I have put over 100 …
Triskele Symbol – The Oldest Irish Symbol’s Meanings And History
Ah, the time has come, my last Celtic Symbols article “the Triskele”. Pronounced “Treeskeel or Try Skeel” Did you know: The triple spiral has been speculated to be the oldest symbol …
St Brigid’s Cross Day February 1st – All You Need To Know
Yes, the day will soon be upon us, St Brigid’s cross day. Brigid’s cross or Brigit’s cross is basically a small woven cross. If you have ever been to Ireland, you will spot …
A Cradle Song Py Padraic Colum – Top Irish Poem
This week in my weekly top Irish poem it is number 81 called “A Cradle Song” by Padraic Colum. O men from the fields, Come gently within. Tread softly, softly …
Avicii’s Wake Me Up As Gaeilge Is Incredible(Including LYRICS)
You surely know the song “Wake Me Up” but have you heard Avicci’s version sung as Gaeilge? I just love sharing these videos. Not only are the songs sung well …
15 Christmas Facts You Probably DIDN’T KNOW
Tis the season to be jolly and merry and these Christmas facts will blow you away. I took a look around and found some of the most interesting facts I …
“Cheers In Irish” (Gaelic) How To Say It And Pronounce It With Video
You visit Ireland for the first time, stop into an Irish bar, and are wondering “just how do I say cheers in Irish!?”. Don’t worry; you are not the first …
Top 20 Celtic Symbols And Their Meanings(Triquetra, Claddagh And More)
For centuries, Celtic symbols and signs held incredible power for the ancient Celts in every way of life. The word “Celtic” refers to people who lived in Britain and Western …
The Celtic Knot Meaning And The 8 Different Types Explained
There is an immense number of ways in which the Celtic knot design can be used. I have discussed this many times in my main article on Celtic Symbols. Today …
Meet The Irish Couple Seán (101 years) and Caitlín (97 years) Dealing With The Pandemic
Seán (101 years) and Caitlín (97 years) met in 1945 and have been cocooned by their children during the pandemic. Caitlín says Thank God for being as well as we …
The 50 Best Irish Movies To Entertain Yourself During Lockdown
What are some of the best Irish movies? Well, that is a decision that is not easy, and we are all in this together. I wanted to put together a …
St Patrick’s Day All You Need For Irish Quotes, Irish Sayings And Irish Music
I thought in the spirit of St Patrick’s Day 2020 I would add some lovely quotes and sayings that you are free to share with friends and family on this …