This Bottle of Irish Whiskey Sold for $2.55 Million
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 …
Irish Heritage & History
Best Irish Jokes Of The Year 2023
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 …
18 Irish Christmas Traditions, From the Candle in the Window to the 12 Pubs
The Irish Christmas traditions everyone recognises are the candle in the window on Christmas Eve, Midnight Mass, the Christmas Day sea swim, the 12 Pubs of Christmas, Stephen’s Day and …
Newgrange Winter Solstice: The 5,000-Year-Old Tomb That Lights Up for 17 Minutes
Around 18 to 23 December, sunlight enters Newgrange through its roof-box and lights the chamber for up to 17 minutes. Here’s what happens, how old the tomb is, how the lottery works and how to watch the live stream.
Seeing Things by Seamus Heaney: A Guide to the 1991 Collection
“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 …
Irish New Year Traditions: Bread at the Door, First Footing and More
Why the Irish banged bread against the door on New Year’s Eve, opened the doors at midnight and threw nothing out on New Year’s Day, plus how to say Happy New Year in Irish.
The Grauballe Man by Seamus Heaney: The 2,000-Year-Old Bog Body Poem
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 …
Celtic Gods and Goddesses: 15 Irish Deities and Their Stories
Meet the Celtic gods and goddesses of Ireland: the Dagda, Brigid, Lugh, the Morrígan, Manannán mac Lir, Nuada and more, with their stories and festivals.
25 Irish Greetings and Birthday Wishes (With Pronunciation)
If you enjoyed my incredible list of Irish sayings previously, you might also be looking for some Irish greetings. And Irish greetings often reflect the warmth and friendliness of Irish …
Irish Slang Words and Phrases: What They Really Mean
From grand and craic to eejit, yoke and the jacks, here’s my guide to Irish slang words and phrases, sorted by region, with what Irish people really mean.
Triskele Meaning: The Triple Spiral from Newgrange to Today
The triskele, or triskelion, is three spirals or three legs turning from one centre. Here is the honest story, from Newgrange in 3200 BC to Sicily, the Isle of Man and your next tattoo.
Irish Baby Names: Ireland’s Most Popular Names (Official List, Published 2026)
Irish baby names, straight from the CSO: Rían and Lily are now Ireland’s most popular. Here is the official top 20, Northern Ireland’s list, and the best traditional Irish names with how to say them and what they mean.
The Story of the Irish Lotto: From a £147,059 First Jackpot to the €19 Million Record
The Irish Lotto at a glance Set up under the National Lottery Act 1986; scratchcards went on sale in 1987. First Lotto draw: 16 April 1988, won by Brigid McGrath …
11 Famous Irish Actors: From Liam Neeson to Cillian Murphy
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 …
Facts About Cork, Ireland: Why We Call It the Real Capital
Facts about Cork from someone who’s from there: why it’s the Rebel County, the Titanic’s last stop at Cobh, Cork slang, famous faces and a bit of Cork vs Dublin banter.