Cork For… Historians
Header Image: St Patrick’s Street, Cork. Source: http://corkheritage.ie This one is for the history lovers. Whether you are…
The Irish Wolfhound: A Symbol of Nobility & Integrity
The Irish Wolfhound has long been regarded as one of the Emerald Isle’s most cherished breeds. To celebrate National…
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…
Shining a Light on the Great Lighthouses of Ireland
The Irish coast is one of the most beautiful in the world, however its rugged cliffs and temperamental weather presents…
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…
The Gift of the Gab: Just a Load of Blarney?
Legend has it that the magical Blarney Stone imparts the “gift of the gab” upon those who kiss…
The Celtic Harp: Reverberating Through Ireland’s Ages
From the earliest folk tales to the present day, the Harp has played an instrumental role in Irish…
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…