When buying jewelry for yourself or for your loved one, choosing the right one can be tricky. Whether it’s a ring, necklace, or brooch, the best jewelry not only looks good but also reflects the personality of its owner. Timeless beauty is what you’re looking for, since it’s meant to last for years, …

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 …

Mother's Day is fast approaching in just a few short weeks. Do you have your Irish Mother's Day present yet? ShamrockGift.com has a great selection of Mother's Day presents at a range of price points. Whether you're looking for a charming addition to your Mother's Day gift or the main Mother's Day p …

Grace O’Malley. Feminist icon to some, to others, a folk hero rebelling against English rule. She was certainly as charismatic and remarkable a historical figure as she was unimaginable. She truly led a people, and indeed, conducted acts of piracy. Not exactly a sixteenth-century feminine archetype. …

Around one million people in the country of Ireland speak the Irish language, with an additional 20,000 Irish speakers in the United States, where it is often called "Gaelic." Part of the Celtic group of languages, it is similar to Scots Gaelic, Welsh, Breton, and Manx. As such, it might seem to hav …

Hollywood is full of talented actors with deep connections to Ireland. In advance of the Academy Awards this weekend, we’re taking the occasion to look at 15 stars with ties to the Emerald Isle but weren’t born there. Some of them may surprise you!MICHAEL FASSBENDER (Flickr)We are starting this …