The Aran Sweater: An Icon of Irish Design
This month the Museum of Modern Art in New York City announced that the Aran Jumper would get…
Irish Legends: The Salmon of Knowledge
The Tale of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and the Salmon of Knowledge is hundreds of years old yet is…
Great Irish Quotes for Book Lovers
Ireland is lucky to boast one of the richest literary traditions in the world. To celebrate #BookLoversDay we…
Fresh from the Garden: Irish Rhubarb Tart
This recipe is ideal for those who like their desserts to pack a punch. The Rhubarb Tart is…
Lughnasa: A Celtic Harvest Festival
Lughnasa (pronounced: Loo-neh-sa) is an ancient Celtic festival celebrating the start of the harvest season. While centuries may…
Four Reasons to Tee Off in the Emerald Isle
“My favorite place to play golf is in Ireland” says Hollywood legend, Bill Murray. “That’s where my ancestors…
Faces of Blarney: Meet Geraldine
My name is Geraldine and I’m a sales assistant in the Aran Sweater department in Blarney Woollen Mills.…
The Splendor of the Big House
Hidden away behind vast estates and luscious gardens, these architectural gems are remnants of a decadent age long…
Faces of Blarney: Meet Suzanne
My name is Suzanne and I manage the Meadows & Byrne store within the Blarney Woollen Mills complex.…
The Ancient Irish Shillelagh
The Shillelagh is one of the most globally-recognized symbols of Ireland. But how much do we actually know…