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Fall Fashions for the Dapper Irish Gent

Fall Fashions for the Dapper Irish Gent

Posted by Adam Farley on 4th Nov 2020

While it may seem a little ways away, fall will be soon upon us, bringing with it cooler temperatures, bonfires, warm coffee, and more. Fall is the best time for fashion (spring is a close runner-up), and men’s styles are no exception. In this article, we’ll give you some top fall Celtic trends—a …
How the Irish Created Halloween and Gave Us the Jack O’ Lantern

How the Irish Created Halloween and Gave Us the Jack O’ Lantern

Posted by Jessie Tyler on 30th Oct 2020

Halloween is based on one of the most ancient of Irish holidays, Samhain, known in the Christian calendar as All Saint’s Day but known to the Irish as the traditional beginning of the new year. But what many don’t realize is that it is this combination of pagan and Christian ritual in Ireland explic …
31 Uniquely Irish Back to School Gift Ideas

31 Uniquely Irish Back to School Gift Ideas

Posted by Adam Farley on 19th Aug 2020

It’s almost Labor Day, and that means it’s peak back to school shopping season. And whether you’re looking for back to school supplies or back to school clothing, we’ve got you (mostly) covered. Here at Shamrock Craic, we won’t promise you’ll find everything back to school list here, but we guara …
These Are the Most Remote Irish Pubs in the World

These Are the Most Remote Irish Pubs in the World

Posted by Adam Farley on 15th Jul 2020

You can travel just about anywhere and find an Irish pub, often in the most unexpected places. Marked with Guinness signage and tricolor flags, Irish bars around the world have a no-nonsense reputation for quality service and convivial atmosphere. (So much so, in fact, that a Google search for “good …
What Is the History of Father's Day? (Plus a Shamrock Craic Gift Guide)

What Is the History of Father's Day? (Plus a Shamrock Craic Gift Guide)

Posted by Adam Farley on 4th Jun 2020

Father's Day is just around the corner. Do you know the history of the special holiday?******Father’s Day was originally celebrated in the United States in 1910. A woman in Spokane, Washington named Sonora Smart Dobb wanted to thank her Father with a special day of fatherhood. Dodd's mother had died …
The History of Mother's Day, Irish Mothers, and Mother's Day Presents

The History of Mother's Day, Irish Mothers, and Mother's Day Presents

Posted by Jessie Tyler on 24th Apr 2020

Mother’s day can be traced to Medieval times. The kids of low-income families were sent to work as servants and apprentices in rich homes. Every year during the middle of Lent, kids were given a day to visit their “Mother Church” and worship the Virgin Mary as the Mother of Christ.After doing this t …