The Ballad of Reading Gaol, by Oscar Wilde – Poem Summary
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. …
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Death Of A Naturalist By Seamus Heaney – Top Irish Poem
Another week, another top Irish poem. This week, it is another Seamus Heaney poem. It comes in at number 60 in the top 100 Irish poems list. In fact, Seamus …
25 Uniquely Irish Life Hacks – Flat 7up, Sudocrem, St Anthony
My mother often passed down many Irish life hacks to me. So I was curious what other people’s Irish life hacks would be. I posted this post on Facebook and …
Celtic Tree Of Life(Crann Bethadh) – Meaning, History And Symbol
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 Celtic tree of life and its …
150 Incredible And Unique Irish Sayings And Irish Blessings
I love Irish sayings! For hundreds of years, Irish people worldwide have shared these pieces of wisdom, including Irish blessings and even Irish prayers. Maybe you are looking for an …
Irish Passports Among Worlds “Top 10” Most Powerful In 2021
We may not be able to travel right now but at least we can be proud of our Irish passport when things return to normal. In fact, if you do …
How To Say Cheers In Irish And How To Pronouce It(Sláinte)
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 …
The Great Hunger by Patrick Kavanagh – Full Poem And Facts
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 …
The Celtic Knot Meaning And The 8 Different Types Explained
There is an immense number of ways in which the Celtic knot, also known as the Irish knot, can be used. I have discussed this many times in my main …
10 of the Best Poems by Irish Poets Updated For 2020
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 …
Triquetra & Trinity Knot Symbol: Meanings And History
Ah, the Triquetra, it has to be one of my favourite ancient Celtic symbols. Known to be one of the oldest symbols in history and is famous in modern-day film, …
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 originates from the ancient Celtic …
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 how it could have happened. …
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 summarized points. John D. Ruddy …
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 that while these may seem …