Grace O’Malley: Story Behind The Pirate Queen of Connacht 🦜
Grace O’Malley, known in Irish as Gráinne Mhaol, is one of the most intriguing and resilient figures in Irish history. Born in 1530 in County Mayo, she became a powerful …
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Best Valentine’s Day Wishes and Quotes for Your Other Half – He/She/They/Them
Are you staring at a blank Valentine’s Day card, looking for the best Valentine’s Day messages for your partner? Don’t worry, we have all been there. You want to express …
“May the Road Rise Up to Meet You” – The Story Behind the Irish Blessing
“May The Road Rise Up To Meet You” is a phrase you likely have heard in a pub or perhaps even from a fellow Irishman or Irishwoman. The phrase is …
What the Heck is a Selkie? 🦭Unveiling The Mysteries Of Selkie Mythology
Have you ever stood on a windswept Irish cliff, gazing out at the endless sea, and felt a story brewing in the air around you? Well, you’re not alone. And …
Cu Chulainn, The Legendary Hound of Ulster – An Epic Tale from Irish Mythology
Irish mythology is not something I have covered much on Irish Around The World. But I thought there was no better time to start than today. And what better way …
Only In Ireland: True Story Of Irish Emigrant Returning To Dublin Airport
Only in Ireland! I came across this wonderful post from an Irish expat returning to Ireland, and I had to share it. I love reading these types of posts as …
Celebrating Nollaig na mBan: A Tribute to Irish Women – January 6th
As the festive season winds down and the last of the Christmas decorations are being packed away, there’s a unique Irish tradition that keeps the holiday spirit alive a little …
10 Irish Symbols And How They Transcended Into Modern-Day
You may have previously seen my article on Celtic symbols, but today, I wanted to discuss how these Irish symbols have transcended into modern days. And how Ireland is constantly …
25 Easy Irish Greetings And Irish Birthday Greetings(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 …
(New)Best Irish Birthday Blessings For Every Occasion(100+)
So it’s your birthday or someone you know or even love? Well, I have the best Irish birthday blessings for every occasion that you can use. Don’t worry; I’ve included …
300 Irish Baby Names – Boys, Girls And Their Special Meanings
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 …
7 Inspiring St Patrick’s Day Poems, Ballads And Prayers
Looking at my St Patrick’s day countdown, I can see that it is just over a month until St Patrick’s day 2023! You are likely reading this before St Patrick’s …
The Lake Isle of Innisfree, by W. B. Yeats – No 1 Irish Poem
W. B. Yeats is back once again! Around two years ago, or 100ish weeks, I set out to cover 100 Irish poems from the Irish times’ list. Writing as best …
An tEarrach Thiar, by Máirtín Ó Direáin Irish Poem
Only three Irish poems left to cover on my top 100 Irish list from the Irish times. This Irish poem comes in at number 94 by the Irish poet Máirtín …
79-Year-Old Woman’s ‘Miracle Cure’ Guinness And Raw Eggs
I love stories like this! Maggie Ives was moved into a nursing home earlier this year for end-of-life care. She was suffering from chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease. Ives was …