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; …
Read moreHow To Say Cheers In Irish As Gaeilge(With Toasts And Pronunciation)
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 …
Read moreThe Triskele – History Behind This Ancient Celtic Symbol (Including Appearances)
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 …
Read moreIrish History In 6 Minutes – Watch The History Of Ireland From BC to 1900’s
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, …
Read moreWhat Is The Shamrock And How Did It Become Ireland’s National Symbol?
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 …
Read more50 Outrageous Facts About Ireland – Plenty You Probably Don’t Know
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 …
Read moreThe Meaning Behind St Brigid’s Cross And How To Make Your Own(1st February)
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 …
Read moreLeprechauns: Astonishingly Lucky Facts About Them In Irish Folklore
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 …
Read moreIrish Luck: Where Does “The Luck Of The Irish” Come From(True Meaning)
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 …
Read moreThe Green Man – An Anchient Celtic Symbol Of Rebirth
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 …
Read more10 Irish Celtic Symbols Explained And Their Meanings In 2019
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 …
Read moreSt Patrick’s Day Jokes – 10 Cheesy Short One-Liner Irish Jokes
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 …
Read moreHappy St Patrick’s Day 2019 – Messages And Sayings To Share
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 …
Read moreDúlamán – A Surprising Traditional Irish Song From Ireland – “Seaweed”
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 …
Read moreThe 17 Most Interesting St Patrick’s Day Facts – 17th March 2019
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 …
Read moreIrish Sayings: 65+ Irish Quotes, Irish Blessings For St. Patrick’s Day
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 …
Read moreTimeless Celtic Jewelry Ideas For Valentines Day & Their Meanings
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 …
Read moreThe Irish Harp – A Symbol Of Ireland And It’s Celtic Origins
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 …
Read moreTop 10 Most Read Articles On Irish Around The World 2018(IATW)
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 …
Read more5 Irish Girl Problems We Face When Travelling Abroad
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 …
Read more7 Famous Celebrities That Wear The Irish Claddagh Ring