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Storm Ophelia Unearths an Ancestor

When Storm Ophelia battered Ireland recently, the nation came to a standstill. For the most part, people followed the government's instructions to batten the hatches and stay inside. Schools were closed for two days, and most shops and businesses opened only briefly the morning of the storm, closing in time for staff to get home before it hit. A handful of people earned the scorn of the nation for going out to surf, and the government is now considering legislation to punish people who put themselves at risk during a status......Read more >>

Celebrating Halloween’s Irish Roots

Halloween as we celebrate it today - with children dressed as superheroes, princesses and adorable animals going door to door collecting candy – is an American invention. But it wasn't invented out of thin air. Halloween's roots reach back to ancient Ireland and our Celtic ancestor's beliefs. We celebrate differently today, but many elements of the festivities have an origin in pre-Christian Ireland. So Halloween is one of those beloved American holidays that could be considered Irish gifts. The Celtic year begins on November 1st, and the night before was known......Read more >>

Toasty Traditional Textiles of Ireland

Living on a cold, damp island gives people an appreciation of cozy warm textiles. The Irish have been battling the elements forever, so we've got a good idea of how to stay warm when the wind and rain are raging outside. Long before today's high function, weather-proof clothing technology, the Irish developed techniques for weaving and knitting to create clothing that protected from the cold, wind and rain. These textiles and garments have lived on because first, they work and second, they are gorgeous. Irish textiles have more character than today's......Read more >>