From the earliest folk tales to the present day, the Harp has played an instrumental…
Irish Legends: The Salmon of Knowledge
The Tale of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge is hundreds of years…
Great Irish Quotes for Book Lovers
Ireland is lucky to boast one of the richest literary traditions in the world. To…
Lughnasa: A Celtic Harvest Festival
Lughnasa (pronounced: Loo-neh-sa) is an ancient Celtic festival celebrating the start of the harvest season.…
The Splendor of the Big House
Hidden away behind vast estates and luscious gardens, these architectural gems are remnants of a…
The Ancient Irish Shillelagh
The Shillelagh is one of the most globally-recognized symbols of Ireland. But how much do…
Celebrating Traditional Irish Music on World Music Day
Happy World Music Day everybody! This year Blarney Woollen Mills are celebrating with some traditional Irish…
The Celtic High Cross: A Legacy of Ancient Ireland
Standing proudly through the mists of time, the Irish High Cross is an enduring symbol…
Celebrating Bloomsday and Irish Literature
Ireland is renowned throughout the world for its rich literary heritage. Bloomsday is all about…
Anam Cara; The Celtic Philosophy of Friendship
You may have heard of the phrase Anam Cara, but what does it mean and…