Traditions of Sheelah’s Day March 18
Sheelah’s Day falls on March 18, the day after St Patrick’s Day, and was once widely recognised all over Ireland as part of the old…
Read MorePopular
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations & Traditions
St Patrick’s day is celebrated on March 17, the date of his death. The day is celebrated by millions all over the world and has…
Read MoreMost Recent
The Forming Of The Gaelic League
As the 19th century was coming to a close, there were many in Ireland who recognised that the Irish language (Gaeilge), was in danger of…
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…
Sinking of RMS Leinster In The Irish Sea
On 10 October 1918 the RMS Leinster set sail from Carlisle Pier, Kingstown (now called Dún Laoghaire) in County Dublin bound for Holyhead in Wales….
Kilmainham Gaol In Dublin
Built during 1796 in Dublin City, Kilmainham Gaol served as prison for over 140 years and serves as an important piece of Irish history. When…
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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 an outstanding popularity all over the world, and their song Fairytale of New…
Read More
Irish Handball
Aslan – Irish Rock Group
The 12 Pubs of Christmas
