Most likely at some point you’ve made a New Year’s resolution. Afterward, you probably didn’t follow through. This year, you should make the decision to stick with your resolutions. There are many to choose from and in the end, you’re opting to take charge in the New Year and make a better you. H …

Ireland’s not just about Guinness, sprawling green countryside or the rock band U2. When it comes to the strange and out-of-the-ordinary, Ireland’s hard to beat.From food to local legends to wildlife, from the official coat of arms to rocky shorelines, here’s a dozen of some of the craziest, wackies …

Though today the Irish language is written in a classic roman script, it hasn’t always been. You may be familiar with the more traditional Gaelic type (cló Gaelach in Irish) used for countless Irish pub signs or whenever someone wants to invoke a sense of Irish authenticity. For the most part, it co …

As a small island on the western edge of Europe, Ireland is known for the rugged beauty of the beaches that line the coasts of its four provinces. The country’s inner lakes and inlets, too, are prized for their exceptional beauty and character—and one need only glance at a photograph of the gorgeous …

The day after Christmas, December 26, was a special time of celebration on the calendar in Ireland. It is referred to as Wren’s Day and others call it St. Stephen’s Day. It has an interesting past.It began with the time of the Celtic Druids, and it picked up other customs over time. The Wren in Gael …

Two beers, both alike in color, in a fair pub where we lay our scene…Truly, even the most knowledgeable beer connoisseurs have trouble distinguishing between a stout and a porter when given both in a blind taste test. Both are dark in color and often impart flavors of coffee, chocolate, and nuts. Of …