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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How To Make Traditional Irish Stew
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…
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The Society of United Irishmen
As the 18th century progressed, many members of the Ascendancy Government, in Ireland, began to resent England’s domination over the Kingdom of Ireland. Throughout the…
How To Cook A ‘Full Irish’ Breakfast
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…
Irish Potato Bread Recipe
In Ireland, potato bread is also known as potato farl or potato cake. Potato bread can easily be homemade or purchased in packs for convenience….
Gaelic Athletic Association Is Founded
By the late 1800’s Ireland was in a state of disarray. It already suffered a major famine that has a major impact on the Irish population….
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
