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…
The Book of Kells: A Treasure of the Western World
Once described as “the chief treasure of the western world,” the exquisite Book of Kells manuscript is one…
Hallowe’en in Ireland: 5 Creepy Celtic Customs
Did you know that Halloween comes from an Ancient Celtic Festival? The Hibernian Heritage of Hallowe’en Hallowe’een (or Oíche Shamhna in…
Ahoy! Pirate Admirers
September 19 marks International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Created in 1995 by John Baur (Ol’ Chumbucket) and…
Fairy Forts & Tales of Magical Mischief
The thousands of fairy forts dotted throughout the Emerald Isles remind us of the unshakable superstitions of Old…
Five Bingeworthy Irish Books for #ReadABookDay
Header Image: Trinity College Old Library ‘Long Room’ — Dublin. By Tony Webster from Portland, Oregon, United States (Trinity…
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 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 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 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…