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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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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Christianity Arrives In Ireland
The Early Christian period in Irish history was between 400AD – 800AD. The first Christians to arrive in Ireland most likely travlled from Britain and…
Beer Batter Monkfish
Monkfish was always a favourite of my mother and grandmothers fish recipes. With its mild almost sweet taste it was easy to incorporate into any…
Four Cycles Of Irish Mythology
Many of the Irish legends are made up of stories about adventures, great battles, voyages, invasions and gods but today we categories them into 4…
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…
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
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 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
