You know that you’ve got one of the best Christmas sweaters ever. It’s the most gorgeous… or tacky … or ugly Christmas sweater ever made. Whatever it is, you love it and it’s yours.You can’t wait to ...
The 18 Best St. Patrick’s Day Gifts for Last Minute Shoppers(Post)St. Patrick’s Day, or Paddy’s Day, brings with it seasonal cheer, green everything, and a touch of the Irish lilt to everyone who celebrates. As the feast day of St. Patrick himself, it’s traditional ...
Inis Beauty Products:Named after the Irish word for “island,” the Inis the Energy of the Sea fragrance is a fresh and light scent for both men and women. Inspired by the beautiful coast of Ireland, the scent features bri ...
Wild Atlantic Way: The 9 Best Places to Visit(Post)If you think you know road trips, think again. Ireland takes the notion of a scenic drive to a whole new level with the Wild Atlantic Way, a 1,500-mile route along the Atlantic coastline that weaves ...
An Irish Language Primer(Post)Irish (also commonly referred to as Gaelic in America) is a Celtic language spoken in mainly Ireland (Éire). There are also Irish speakers in the UK (Ríocht Aontaithe), the USA (Stáit Aontaithe Mh ...
A Tradition of Boat Building: How the Irish Influenced Centuries of Seafaring(Post)The Vikings were known to plunder and pillage communities throughout Europe, attacking towns from their massive ships and attempted to colonize Newfoundland. The Italian and the Spanish have their no ...
What Makes Irish Whiskey Totally Unique(Post)In the world of whiskey, there’s Scotch, bourbon, Canadian and the ubiquitous Tennessee sipping whiskey Jack Daniel’s. But there’s nothing as smooth and silky as the legendary Irish whiskey. To ...
Who Was St. Brigid and What Is her Cross?(Post)February 1 marks a special time in the Irish calendar because it signals the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It’s also the feast day of St. Brigid, a patron saint of Ireland alongside St.
How the Notre Dame's Fighting Irish Earned their Name(Post)January 15th marks the 175th anniversary of the official state chartering of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. Whether or not you follow college-level athletics, there is little ...
Folklore Friday: The Cryptic Creatures of Ireland’s Waters(Post)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 prize ...
Folklore Friday: An Ode to the Mythical Mothers of Ireland(Post)Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and as we at Shamrock Gift get ready to express our love and gratitude for the women who made us who we are today, we’re also remembering those who shaped the ...
Irish Surname Series: The Kelly Clan(Post)Kelly is an anglicization of the Irish name O’Ceallaigh, which means “descendent of Ceallach” or “warrior.” Ceallach is a personal name that has been thought to signify “bright-headed” or “white-h ...
Vikings, Castles, & Ancient Megaliths: Why Ireland's East Coast Is a Must-Visit(Post)Ireland’s Ancient East, sculpted by over 5000 years of human history, has become a mecca of sorts for those wishing to experience the island’s tranquil countryside, idyllic towns, ghostly castles, an ...
The Aran Sweater: It's All About the Wool(Post)It’s officially fall, and that means pumpkins are in season and temperatures are dropping as the march to winter begins. We thought we’d take the occasion to host a pop-up blog within ShamrockCraic d ...
The Top 10 Most Irish Places in America(Post)The Irish immigrants settled in the United States starting with the sixteenth century had far reaching contributions in American culture, fashion, politics, industry, cuisine, religion and economy. I ...
The Death of Michael Collins(Post)August 22nd marks the anniversary of the death of Michael Collins, the commander-in-chief of the Irish Free State army, minister of finance, and chairman of the provisional government, in the dusk ho ...