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…
Love & Vengeance: The Legend of Diarmuid & Gráinne
Believed to date back to the 9th century, the ancient Celtic tale of Diarmuid & Gráinne is a…
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…
A Hygge Holiday Gift Guide
This Christmas, why not give the gift of coziness i.e. Hygee? During the cold nights of winter simply…
The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide for Winers & Diners
We all know someone who loves nothing more than an indulgent night-in with friends over the finest foods. This…
Mince Pies: A Christmas Cracker of a Recipe!
Traditionally eaten after Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve, Mince Pies are a much-loved Christmas treat in Ireland! Ingredients…