Irish Sayings & Blessings

St Brigid’s cross is a small cross woven from rushes, with a square in the middle and four arms tied at the ends. It is made on the eve of …

Many people visit Ireland and proudly see the Irish flag hanging around the country. But many people don’t know the story and the meaning behind it. Well, today, I will …

As we get through the summer, I have been sharing a new Irish love poem every week. And this week, I have a touching poem about love and togetherness. In …

Are you looking for some facts about Ireland? Well, I have put together the biggest collection of Irish facts and things that you need to know about Ireland. Ireland is …

I previously really enjoyed my top Irish poems list. I featured a new Irish poem every Friday on my weekly dose of Irish. And now, as we move into summer …

The best St Patrick’s Day poems you can read aloud for free, from St Patrick’s Breastplate and The Wearing of the Green to a toast and short rhymes for kids. Every poem credited, dated and checked.

When Irish Eyes Are Smiling was published in New York in 1912, not written in Ireland. Here is who wrote it, the Cork link, the famous recordings and where to find the words legally.

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 …

The classic Irish coffee recipe with metric and US measures, the fix for sinking cream, which Irish whiskey to use, the right glass, the story from Joe Sheridan at Foynes to the Buena Vista Cafe, and a spiced Christmas version.

Just like the Irish Harp, the Shamrock has appeared throughout Irish history.  confusion the national symbol of Ireland is the Harp, not the Shamrock. The Shamrock is the national flower of …

Saint Patrick wasn’t Irish, his colour was blue and Irish pubs were shut on his day for 36 years. Here are 30 St Patrick’s Day facts with real sources, plus stats, kids’ facts and the myths to forget.

How to say I love you in Irish, with mo ghrá, a stór, a chuisle mo chroí and anam cara explained, plus Irish wedding blessings, Valentine’s wishes and real love quotes from Irish writers.

Back again with another top Irish poem. No surprise to see Yeat’s on the list again. This poem comes in at number 45 on the top 100 Irish poems list.  …

Merry Christmas in Irish is Nollaig Shona Dhuit (NULL-ig HUN-a ghwit). The best-loved Irish Christmas blessing goes: “May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch at your …

This week I have picked number 16 from the top 100 Irish poems list. The poem is titled “The Ballad of Reading Gaol.” And boy is it a long poem. …