The pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick
Croagh Patrick is a mountain in county Mayo also known as The Reek or Patrick’s sacred mountain. Each year thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick…
Croagh Patrick is a mountain in county Mayo also known as The Reek or Patrick’s sacred mountain. Each year thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick…
The Pogues are an Irish punk band formed in 1982 and have outstanding popularity all over the world, and their song Fairytale of New York…
May Day was considered important in the Irish calendar and dates as far back as pagan times. The day marks the coming of summer and…
Samhain in Ireland is often referred to as Halloween but realistically both are separate celebrations. Halloween originates from the ancient celebration of Samhain when changing…
Halloween in Ireland has been celebrated for centuries and first originated from the festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years. Samhain in Ireland…
When it comes to making a traditional Irish Stew, there is no special recipe. It’s a basic dish with few ingredients that easy to prepare…
The Christmas day swim has been taking place in Ireland for over 40 years and has become popular with thousands of people taking to the…
The Wexford Carol is one of Ireland’s oldest Christmas Carols and is one of the oldest surviving Carols in the European tradition. Dating back to…
Christmas Mince Pies are traditionally eaten during the Christmas holidays. You cannot set foot in an Irish home over Christmas and not be fed your fill…
The 12 pubs of Christmas is an Irish Christmas tradition in which participants visit 12 different pubs in a single day, having a drink at each one. It is typically done as a social outing with friends and often involves dressing up in Christmas-themed costumes.
We are always told that a breakfast is the most important meal of the day and when you experience a typical traditional Irish breakfast you…
The bodhrán is an Irish framed drum and ranges from 25 to 65cm in diameter. The bodhrán is made from goats-skins, tacked to one side. (Synthetic…
An Irish traditional wedding is a beautiful ceremony to see or take part in. From the stunning attire of both the bride and groom. The…
Still popular in Ireland today is the traditional dish of bacon & cabbage. Like most other traditional Irish recipes this cheap, quick, and easy to…
Barmbrack is traditional Irish bread and it is possibly the only surviving example of the use of yeast in traditional cooking. It is also made…
Soda bread is a recipe found in Western Europe but it is a very common recipe within Ireland.
Another popular meal in Ireland is made from turnips. As Ireland has a wet climate it’s the perfect place for growing turnips which is popular in the farming industry.
A big hefty Irish meal to try is Champ, which is also known as Poundies, Cally or Pandy. It is a very cheap and easy meal to create so is ideal for those on a low budget but is highly recommended for everyone to try.
The Uillean pipes are known as the national pipes of Ireland and they were originally known as the Union Pipes. How the Uillean pipes work…
The Irish harp is a famous Irish instrument which has been used for centuries upon centuries. The ancient folk instrument has a beautiful delicate sound…
The Leprechaun is one of Ireland’s more famous characters from Irish folklore. They have become renowned all over the world. The mischievous Irish Leprechaun has…
The Tin whistle is also called a penny whistle or feadóg stain. It is a well known and regularly used instrument in traditional Irish music….
If you know what nettles are then you probably think eating these stinging plants is crazy. Yes, one would be very crazy to eat a…
With Ireland being famous for its Saints and Scholars it comes as no surprise that it’s also a country famous for its blessings and sayings….