Festival of Lughnasadh
The Celtic festival of Lughnasadh (from the old Gaelic Lugh the pagan God and nasad meaning assembly), Lughnasa or in old English, Lammas ( meaning…
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Legend Of The Irish Leprechauns
Leprechauns are one of Ireland’s more famous characters from Irish folklore. They have become renowned all over the world. The mischievous Irish Leprechaun has captured…
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James FitzMaurice FitzGerald Returns
Following his failed rebellion in 1565, James FitzMaurice, had submitted to Elizabeth I’s authority and was pardoned, but he lost all his own holdings to…
Playing Golf In Ireland
The GUI (Golfing Union of Ireland) was established in 1891, making Ireland the first country in the world to set up a Golfing Union. Today,…
Anti-Catholic Penal Laws In Ireland
When Limerick fell to the Williamite army in 1691, the first article of surrender stated that: The Roman Catholics of this Kingdom shall enjoy such…
British Troops Arrive In Northern Ireland (Operation Banner)
In the summer of 1969, the British government invoked Operation Banner, the deployment of troops to Northern Ireland. What was supposed to be a “limited…
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 Pogues
The Pogues are an Irish punk band formed in 1982 and have outstanding popularity all over the world, and their song Fairytale of New York…
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Irish Handball
Aslan – Irish Rock Group
The 12 Pubs of Christmas
