20 Of My Favourite Irish Proverbs And Sayings From Ireland
This is a collection of my personal favourite words of wisdom from old Irish proverbs. You may have heard some in passing and you may have heard some for the …
Irish Heritage
Celtic Tree Of Life(Crann Bethadh) – Meaning, History And Symbol
The Celtic tree of life(in Irish Crann Bethadh) plays an intricate part in Irish heritage and is among one of the most popular Celtic symbols. The Celtic tree of life and its …
Tik Tok Dublin Girls Leave You In Stitches After Their Video
It seems Tik Tok is making many people go viral. Only a few weeks ago for St Patrick’s day, these Irish dancing guys from Tik Tok performed live on the …
Irish Stories: “The Most Irish Thing That Happened To Me”
After some reflection, I have thought of a great new section for the blog “Irish Stories”. You may have noticed the weekly dose of Irish did not come out last …
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 …
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 …
150 Incredible And Unique Irish Sayings And Irish Blessings
I love Irish sayings! For hundreds of years, Irish people worldwide have shared these pieces of wisdom, including Irish blessings and even Irish prayers. Maybe you are looking for an …
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 …
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 …
How To Say Cheers In Irish And How To Pronouce It(Sláinte)
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 …
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 …