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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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, …