Irish Wisdom

Ireland is an amazing country and I am sure that these Irish facts will surprise you. I have put together the most extensive article on interesting facts about Ireland.  If …

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 …

Well, this week from my list of top 100 Irish poems I picked number 23 titled “The Great Hunger”. Keep in mind I know very little about Irish poetry and …

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 lived in Britain and Western …

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 …

Ireland has many famous Irish poets. In last weeks post, I shared this incredible 200-year-old poem from James Orr. From ancient Celtic symbols to famous Irish poets we have a …

Just like the Irish Harp, the Shamrock has appeared throughout Irish history.  So there is no confusion the national symbol of Ireland is the Harp, not the shamrock.  The Shamrock …

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 debate with someone about St …

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 2019 as it was when …

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 word, meaning “triangular” or “three-cornered.” …

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 Irish sayings about love.  Many …

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 off evil spirits. Nowadays, Halloween …

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 originates from the ancient Celtic …

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 how it could have happened.  …

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 as it would conclude my …

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 summarized points.  John D. Ruddy …

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 more about St Brigid’s cross.  …

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 that while these may seem …

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 you ever stopped and said …

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 time.  Researching this article, you …

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 they are cheesy! You don’t …

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 friends and family on this …

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 the day even after just …

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 have dated back to between …

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 Harp is one of today’s …

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 am in Portugal enjoying the …

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 the move to Australia be …

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 that wear the Claddagh ring. …

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 sure to read our tips …

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 an Irish baby girl in …