St Patrick and the River Shannon Serpent
When St Patrick arrived in Ireland it was a time before written records. Many stories of St Patrick were passed by word of mouth and…
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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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The Irish Rovers
There Irish Rovers were a traditional band formed in 1963 whose career would span over 40 years. Canada 1963 was the year when two young…
Oliver Cromwell Invades Ireland
With a New Model Army Oliver Cromwell was a force not to mess with. They were battle hardened, disciplined and efficient. They were English Calvinists who…
The Ghost of Lady Clanbrassil At Killyleagh Castle
In Ireland we have lots of castles some in ruins some fully restored but any visitor to our lovely green isle no matter where they…
The Neolithic Period In Ireland
The Neolithic or new stone age period in Ireland dates from 4000BC-2000BC and was when many new developments had been brought to Ireland.
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
