The Muppets’ Hilarious & Heartfelt Rendition of “Danny Boy” for St. Patrick’s Day!
The Muppets Sing “Danny Boy” for St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️🎶 Yes, you read that right—the Muppets came together to sing Danny Boy in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! 🇮🇪🎤 Over …
Irish Heritage & History
Irish Dog Names: 120+ Names With Meanings and How to Say Them
Over 120 Irish dog names for boys and girls, each with its meaning and a rough guide to saying it. Gaelic words checked in the dictionary, Fionn’s hounds, pub and place names, and Ireland’s nine native breeds.
Valentine’s Day in Dublin, 1983: A Lovely Look Back at Love in Old Ireland
Valentine’s Day has always been a time for romance, but how did Dubliners celebrate it over 40 years ago? Thanks to a fascinating archive video from 1983, we can take …
The Weekly Dose of Irish – January 30th, 2025 Edition ☘️
Dia dhuit, a chara! 👋 Ah sure, I had it ready to go yesterday, but between the madness of the day and the distraction of a good cup of tae, …
Irish Christmas Gifts 2026: Authentic Ideas From Ireland for Her, Him and Mam
My 2026 guide to Irish Christmas gifts that are actually Irish: Claddagh rings, Aran and Donegal knitwear, Belleek, Irish tea and chocolate, books and blessings, plus how to check a gift is really made in Ireland.
Ticking Through Time: An Irish Take on Life’s Fleeting Moments
Time, the great leveller, is both our companion and nemesis. It speeds past us when we’re enjoying ourselves and drags its heels during life’s more trying moments. In Ireland, where …
What Is a Banshee? The Wailing Woman of Irish Folklore and the Families She Follows
The banshee, or bean sí, is the woman of the fairy mound who keens before a death in certain Irish families. Here is what the old sources and the Schools’ Collection actually say about her cry, her comb, the O’s and Macs, a Cork rector in the 1700s, and The Banshees of Inisherin.
Grace O’Malley: The Irish Pirate Queen Who Met Elizabeth I Face to Face
Grace O’Malley, Granuaile, was a real Mayo sea captain who met Elizabeth I in 1593. Here is what the records say, what is legend, and where to find her today.
25 Funny Quotes About Summer in Ireland (Bring a Jacket)
As the summer sun graces the emerald fields of Ireland, we are reminded of the unique charm and beauty that this season brings to our beloved isle. Whether it’s the …
20+ Celtic Symbols and Their Meanings Explained
The best-known Celtic symbols are the Celtic knot (eternity), the Triquetra or Trinity knot (three-in-one), the Celtic cross (faith), the triskele (life, death and rebirth), the Dara knot (strength), the …
Irish Proverbs in Irish: 57 Seanfhocail With Meanings and How to Say Them
57 real Irish proverbs (seanfhocail) in the Irish language, each with a plain pronunciation, a literal translation and the meaning, grouped by life, friendship, work, weather, talk, health and humour, plus where they come from.
The Best Irish Movies of All Time: Readers’ Top 10 and More to Watch
The best Irish movies of all time as voted by our readers, from The Quiet Man to The Commitments, plus the best recent Irish films like The Banshees of Inisherin and Kneecap.
The High Kings of Ireland: A Legacy Carved in Myth and Stone
Have you ever heard of the great high Kings of Ireland? Well, either way, today we are going to take a deep dive into the legacy and myth that is …
St Brigid’s Day: Imbolc, the Goddess, the Saint and How Ireland Celebrates 1 February
St Brigid’s Day (Lá Fhéile Bríde, pronounced law AY-luh BREE-juh) is the 1st of February, the first day of spring in the old Irish calendar and the festival of Imbolc. …
Selkie Mythology: The Seal People of Irish and Scottish Folklore
What is a selkie? The seal people of Orkney, Shetland and the west of Ireland: the stolen skin, the seal wife, the Conneely clan, the merrow, the films, and where to see seals in Ireland today.