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Learn all about Ireland’s rich history, heritage and traditions.

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BlogThe Legend of Cú Chulainn

  • Terri Murphy
  • May 12, 2020
  • 4.9K views
Early Life of Cú Chulainn A long long time ago, there was a young Irish boy named Setanta…
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Story of the Trinity Knot

BlogThe Trinity Knot: A Classic Celtic Symbol

  • Terri Murphy
  • August 21, 2019
  • 2.3K views
The Story of the Trinity Knot Trinity Knot The Triquetra, Trinity Knot or Celtic Triangle is one of…
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Tree of Life

BlogThe Tree of Life: An Ancient Symbol of Celtic Culture

  • Terri Murphy
  • May 7, 2019
  • 3.2K views
The Tree of Life In honor of the upcoming ‘Love a Tree Day’ on May 16th, we decided…
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BlogTír na nÓg: The Story of Niamh and Oisín

  • Terri Murphy
  • April 4, 2019
  • 8.2K views
The Land of Tír na nÓg The legend of Tír na nÓg and The Land of Eternal Youth…
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Blog10 Things You Never Knew: St. Patrick’s Day Trivia

  • Molly
  • March 10, 2018
  • 1.9K views
This March 17—millions of people across the world will don their finest greenery and celebrate the Irish with…
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BlogThe Irish Tricolor: 170 Years of Green, White & Gold

  • Molly
  • March 7, 2018
  • 4.6K views
Today we celebrate the 170th birthday of the Irish tricolor flag. Recognized the world over, the famous green, white…
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BlogThe Many Meanings Behind the Shamrock

  • Molly
  • February 26, 2018
  • 3.9K views
Over the centuries, the humble shamrock plant has come to symbolise Ireland and all things Irish. The shamrock…
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History & HeritageNewgrange: A Passage to the Celtic World

  • Molly
  • February 22, 2018
  • 3.7K views
Located in the heart of Ireland’s Ancient East, Newgrange is emblematic of the Emerald Isle’s rich and mysterious…
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History & HeritageLove & Vengeance: The Legend of Diarmuid & Gráinne

  • Molly
  • January 29, 2018
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Believed to date back to the 9th century, the ancient Celtic tale of Diarmuid & Gráinne is a…
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BlogSt. Brigid’s Cross: An Old Irish Symbol of Protection

  • Jenna
  • January 23, 2018
  • 4.3K views
Said to ward off evil, fire and hunger; the Cross of St. Brigid is an old Irish symbol of…
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