St Patrick and the Killer Snake
One of the biggest myths surrounding St Patrick is that he banished all snakes from Ireland. Although we’ve never had snakes native to Ireland there…
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How To Make Traditional Irish Stew
People tend to think there is a special recipe to make traditional Irish Stew but to be honest, there is nothing special about this Irish…
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Government of Ireland Act 1920
By the late 1920’s Ireland was in a state of disarray from the Irish war of independence. The British forces of the the Royal Irish Constabulary…
Niall Of The Nine Hostages
There is a lot of confusion over the life of Niall Noigiallach as historians have different theories on when he was born, died etc. It…
Daniel O’Donnell
In Ireland you only have to say the words, ‘wee Daniel’, and everyone will know you are referring to Daniel O’ Donnell. Born on the…
The Hill of Tara
Located in County Meath is the Hill Of Tara (Teamhair na Rí) known as the Hill of the Kings which runs between Dunshaughlin and Navan….
Traditions
Festival of Imbolc
In pre-Christian Ireland the festival of Imbloc signaled the beginning of spring time, with longer and warmer days. The origins of Imbolc The word Imbolc…
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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
Culture
The Pogues
The Pogues are an Irish punk band formed in 1982 and have an outstanding popularity all over the world, and their song Fairytale of New…
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Irish Handball
Aslan – Irish Rock Group
The 12 Pubs of Christmas
The Saw Doctors
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
