The 17 Best St Patrick’s Day Facts – 17th March 2020
So the day is fast approaching us, maybe you are reading these St Patrick’s day facts on St Patrick’s day? Maybe you are having a …
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Irish Wisdom
The Best Irish Sayings: 65+ Irish Blessings, Irish Quotes And Irish Proverbs
Irish sayings and proverbs go back hundreds if not thousands of years. The wisdom that has been passed on is still just as relevant in …
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Top 10 Irish Celtic Symbols And Their Meanings (Updated 2020)
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 …
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Triquetra The Power Of Three In Ancient Celtic History And Hidden Meanings
The Triquetra or the Trinity Knot reserves a special place on our list of popular Celtic symbols and their meanings. The triquetra is a Latin …
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15 Irish Sayings About Love, Irish Wedding Sayings And Valentines Day
Over the centuries Irish people have not just come up with 100’s of Irish proverbs and wisdom we also managed to create quite a few …
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50 Outrageous Facts About Ireland – Plenty You Probably Don’t Know
Last week on my weekly dose of Irish email I received quite a few responses confirming they would be interested in learning about some facts …
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8 Spooky Facts About Halloween You (Probably) Didn’t Know
Halloween has its roots in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. During Samhain, people would dress up in costumes and light big bonfires to ward …
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5 Super Spooky Irish Facts About Halloween You Didn’t Know 2019
With Halloween just around the corner, I felt it would be worth diving into some spooky Irish facts about Halloween! Like the fact that Halloween …
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The Hidden Celtic Symbols Secretly Grown Around Ireland & Their Story
I was so surprised when I saw this hidden Celtic symbol image go viral over a year ago. There was little to no background on …
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How To Say Cheers In Irish As Gaeilge(With Toasts And Pronunciation)
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; …
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The Triskele – History Behind This Ancient Celtic Symbol (Including Appearances)
Ah, the time has come, my last Celtic Symbols article “the Triskele”. Pronounced “Treeskeel or Try Skeel” I guess I have been putting this one off …
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Irish History In 6 Minutes – Watch The History Of Ireland From BC to 1900’s
I always like quick summaries of things and Irish history or any topic on history for that matter. I just enjoy learning about it in …
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What Is The Shamrock And How Did It Become Ireland’s National Symbol?
Just like the Harp, the Shamrock has been used throughout Irish history. So there is no confusion the national symbol of Ireland is the Harp, …
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The Meaning Behind St Brigid’s Cross And How To Make Your Own(1st February)
Last week I was talking about the wee little Leprechauns and this week after this short Facebook poll it seems everyone is interested in learning …
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Leprechauns: Astonishingly Lucky Facts About Them In Irish Folklore
They say Leprechauns and the Luck of the Irish go hand in hand. The Leprechaun plays several roles in Irish folklore; one must not forget …
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Irish Luck: Where Does “The Luck Of The Irish” Come From(True Meaning)
It seems every Irish person is blessed with Irish luck and you regularly here “ahh sure that is the luck of the Irish!” But have …
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The Green Man – An Anchient Celtic Symbol Of Rebirth
As part of my ongoing Celtic Symbols article, the Green Man has been one I have been looking forward to writing about for quite some …
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St Patrick’s Day Jokes – 10 Cheesy Short One-Liner Irish Jokes
I have had quite a few requests for some St Patrick’s day jokes so I put this article together for you. I know.. I know …
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Happy St Patrick’s Day 2019 – Messages And Sayings To Share
I thought in the spirit of St Patrick’s Day 2019 I would add some lovely quotes and sayings that you are free to share with …
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Dúlamán – A Surprising Traditional Irish Song From Ireland – “Seaweed”
Looking for a new traditional Irish song? Well, technically this song is not “new” but the performance is. This song will stay with you through …
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Timeless Celtic Jewelry Ideas For Valentines Day & Their Meanings
Valentines Day is fast approaching and what better way to surprise your loved one than with some high-quality Celtic jewelry. Celtic Jewelry is thought to …
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The Irish Harp – A Symbol Of Ireland And It’s Celtic Origins
The Irish harp has been an article I have been looking forward to writing on my list of ancient Celtic symbols. The national emblem of Ireland, the …
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Top 10 Most Read Articles On Irish Around The World 2018(IATW)
Fun fact I bought the domain name for Irish Around The World(irisharoundtheworld.com) on the 2nd May 2015, previously it was called “Irish Around”. Currently, I …
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5 Irish Girl Problems We Face When Travelling Abroad
This is a slightly different post than usual. This is a post from Irish Around Oz about Irish girls travelling abroad. If you are making …
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7 Famous Celebrities That Wear The Irish Claddagh Ring
As far as ancient Irish Celtic symbols go the Claddagh ring is arguably one of the most popular. Today I will be sharing seven famous celebrities …
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8 Reasons You Should Not Visit Ireland In 2019
This is a very serious post about why you should not visit Ireland. Very serious! If you are planning a visit to Ireland soon be …
Top 10 Unique Irish Baby Girl Names And Their Meanings For 2019
2019 is not long away you might be thinking about some unique Irish baby girl names. With so many amazing Irish mammies will be expecting …
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The Awen Celtic Symbol – The Three Rays Of Light From Ancient Times
The Awen first on our list of 10 ancient Celtic symbols. In the Celtic language, the word “Awen” means essence or inspiration. For pronunciation, it can …
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Celtic Tree Of Life (Crann Bethadh) – Meanings, Symbolism And History
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 tree …
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Irish Flag Vs Ivory Coast Flag – The Main Differences You Need To Know
The Irish flag is also known as the tricolour and is the national flag of Ireland. The Irish flag colours are Green, white and orange. You …
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