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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
5,000 Years of Pewter: A Not-So-Brief History(Post)Pewter is a blend of metals made up primarily of tin with the remainder being copper, alimony, bismuth, and lead in various amounts. This blend of metals is called an alloy and the percentage of tin ...
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 ...
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 ...
December’s Birthstones: Blue Topaz and Turquoise(Post)Though there are two birthstones for the month of December, they have one overriding commonality: their rich blue hues. Topaz and turquoise are December’s birthstones, symbolizing honor and trust, ...
The Giant’s Causeway(Post)Visitors have been amazed by the Giants Causeway and its majesty for centuries. It is a magnificent coastline with very unique rock formations. Having formed over millennia, these formations have sto ...
Where Do Limerick Poems Come From?(Post)“There once was a man from Nantucket…”You’ve probably heard this one, but how do the rest of the lines go? And what rhymes with “Nantucket,” besides “bucket”? If you’re of a certain disposition, you ...
The Yeats Family: Irish Artisans and Influencers(Post)W.B. Yeats is one of the most famous poets and statesmen that Ireland has produced, and his legacy casts a long shadow. While he was a Nobel Prize winner, an influential author in the Irish litera ...
What Exactly Is “Celtic” Jewelry?(Post)Say “Celtic jewelry” to anyone today and they’ll likely immediately think of an Irish Claddagh ring, Celtic crosses, and trinity knots. And if you’re looking for celtic rings, it’s good to know exact ...
Your Irish Wedding Anniversary Gift Guide(Post)A wedding anniversary is a special time of year no matter how it’s celebrated, but, as with wedding themselves, a touch of tradition can really bring out the beauty of the whole affair. One of the ...
The Celtic Tree of Life: Roots in Ireland and Beyond(Post)There are few natural symbols out there that are so rich and diverse as that of the tree, representative (at least on one level) of the never-ending cycle of existence, as well as the ups and down ...
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 ...