5 Fierce Irish Women You Should Know About
For International Women’s Day, we selected five Irish women and looked at their impact on the world. Anne…
The Irish Tricolor: 170 Years of Green, White & Gold
Today we celebrate the 170th birthday of the Irish tricolor flag. Recognized the world over, the famous green, white…
The Many Meanings Behind the Shamrock
Over the centuries, the humble shamrock plant has come to symbolise Ireland and all things Irish. The shamrock…
Newgrange: A Passage to the Celtic World
Located in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, Newgrange is emblematic of the Emerald Isle’s rich and mysterious…
Shrove Tuesday: Ireland’s Tastiest Tradition
Celebrated for centuries, Shrove Tuesday sees pancake pandemonium across the Emerald Isle. A Flipping Great Day for the…
9 Ways To Say I Love You in Gaelic
Say it with love. Say it in Irish. Show your love this Valentine’s Day with our favorite romantic…
St. Brigid’s Cross: An Old Irish Symbol of Protection
Said to ward off evil, fire and hunger; the Cross of St. Brigid is an old Irish symbol of…
Molly Malone: The Fair Face of Dublin
“In Dublin’s Fair City, Where The Girls Are So Pretty, I First Set My Eyes on Sweet Molly…
Blarney’s Most Read Blog Posts of 2017
It’s been an exciting year for us at Blarney Woollen Mills. To begin with, we launched our brand-new…
Celebrating a Celtic Christmas: 3 Irish Traditions
Ireland has many unique Christmas traditions. From the very poignant to the downright bizarre, Ireland’s festive celebrations are…