Old May Day Customs & Traditions in Ireland
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…
Read MoreMay Day was considered important in the Irish calendar and dates as far back as pagan times. The day marks the coming of summer and…
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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…
Read MoreBeltany Stone Circle is located outside the town of Raphoe in County Donegal. It is made up of 64 large stones that enclose a low…
From 1541, with Henry VIII, supported by the Irish parliament, claimed kingship over all of Ireland and introduced the Crown of Ireland Act of 1542. Many of the…
We begin our story of Irish history with Ancient Ireland which dates back to approximately 10,500 BC, the Palaeolithic period. We’ll take a look at who…
The feast of Saint Odran is celebrated on February 19. He was a disciple of St Patrick and his chariot driver. St Odran was the first Christian…
In pre-Christian Ireland, the festival of Imbolc signaled the beginning of springtime, with longer and warmer days. The origins of Imbolc The word Imbolc is…
Read MoreThis baked salmon recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious. Baked Salmon may not originate from Ireland but it is considered a traditional Irish…
Read MoreSean the Leprechaun had been living in Ireland for 600 years. He was the oldest and wisest of all the leprechauns in the land. With…
Read MoreAidan Gillen is a versatile actor from Ireland who has made a name for himself in both film and television. With his chiseled features, piercing…
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