Legend Of The Irish Leprechauns
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…
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The 12 Pubs of Christmas
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.
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The History Of Michael Collins
Michael Collins was the son of a small farmer from west Cork. Born on 18th October 1890 he was the youngest of eight children and…
The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy is one of Ireland’s most respected indie-pop bands. Skilled frontman, Neil Hannon, indisputable talent for writing, arcane and witty personality, and his…
The Tuatha Dé Danann Invades Ireland
In the Mythological Cycle of Irish Mythology the Tuatha Dé Danann lived in the other-world and were a magical race who became known as the…
The Tudor Plantations in Ireland
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…
Traditions
Festival of Imbolc
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…
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The pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick
Festival of Lughnasadh
The Summer Festival of Bealtaine
Old May Day Customs & Traditions in Ireland
Recipes
Easy Baked Salmon Recipe Irish Style
This baked salmon recipe is easy to make and tastes delicious. Baked Salmon may not originate from Ireland but it is considered a traditional Irish…
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Homemade Shortbread Recipe
How To Make Traditional Irish Stew
Traditional Christmas Pudding Recipe
Homemade Christmas Mince Pies
Folklore
The Old Hag of May Day
One of the old customs of May Day in Ireland was to protect your home and heard of cows from the Cailleachs (hags or old…
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St Patrick and the Devil
St Patrick and the Killer Snake
St Patrick and the River Shannon Serpent
The Children of Lir
Culture
The Divine Comedy
The Divine Comedy is one of Ireland’s most respected indie-pop bands. Skilled frontman, Neil Hannon, indisputable talent for writing, arcane and witty personality, and his…
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The Pogues
Irish Handball
Aslan – Irish Rock Group
