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Me and Pangur Bán: What Ireland's Most Famous Cat Suggests About Ourselves

Me and Pangur Bán: What Ireland's Most Famous Cat Suggests About Ourselves

Posted by Allison Krier on 26th Oct 2019

Though the black cat has become the traditional feline October representative (and year-round bad omen), seldom mentioned is its opposite, the white cat, and there is one who stands out above all others, Ireland’s Pangur Bán.Fascination with our furry feline friends is a long and varied relationship …
Crew, Cowl, Turtle, & Shawl: The Many Styles of Aran Necklines

Crew, Cowl, Turtle, & Shawl: The Many Styles of Aran Necklines

Posted by Ima Ocon on 25th Oct 2019

Sweaters may all seem rather similar: they’re long-sleeved, knitted, and ideal for staying warm. However, there are countless designs available out there. Aside from the color and print, a distinctive detail in every sweater is the neckline. A crew neck sweater exudes a different style compared to a …
How the Aran Sweater Evolved into a Fashion Staple

How the Aran Sweater Evolved into a Fashion Staple

Posted by Brian Patrick O'Sullivan on 23rd Oct 2019

A sweater can make or break a look. The symmetry to the rest of the outfit, the time of year, outdoor conditions. These are the factors that are taken into, to find the perfect sweater. We are going to talk about two sweaters from the Atlantic that have a long and storied history: the Aran Sweate …
What Was the Irish Rebellion of 1641?

What Was the Irish Rebellion of 1641?

Posted by Jessie Tyler on 19th Oct 2019

The Rebellion of 1641, which began in Ireland’s northernmost province of Ulster on October 23, was a bad time in the history of Ireland. Catholics surprised the Protestant settlers, killing a very large number of them. This sudden revolt by rebel Catholics divides historians about short term and lon …
Folklore Friday: Tír na nÓg, the Land of the Young

Folklore Friday: Tír na nÓg, the Land of the Young

Posted by Olivia O'Mahony on 16th Aug 2019

There is a great poem by Irish writer Thomas Kinsella. The piece is entitled “Mirror in February,” and ends as follows: “In slow distaste / I fold my towel with what grace I can, / not young, and not renewable, but man.” In those few brief words, an important question is elegantly drawn — why is …
How to Wear a Claddagh Ring

How to Wear a Claddagh Ring

Posted by Ima Ocon on 14th Aug 2019

When you see a Claddagh ring, it’s hard to forget, since the distinctive design features a pair of hands holding a heart with a crown on top. Also called a fainne Chladaigh in Irish, it’s been a part of Irish tradition for so long that nearly everyone in Ireland knows what it is by default. However, …