Ireland’s Hidden Heartland and Home of Irish Music
County Westmeath normally keeps a pretty low profile. A few tourists do manage to discover this gem in the middle of Ireland, but most stick
Author: Irene Hislop
Wedding Rings: The Irish Gift You’ll Always Love
Fashion trends come and go, but if you going to wear something every day for the rest of your life, you’d better love it. Choosing
Heritage and Hedgerows in Ireland
When people think of the Irish countryside, we tend to think of rolling green fields dotted with fluffy white sheep and crisscrossed with stone walls.
Raise a Pint Glass to Irish Dads
We think of champagne as the beverage for toasts, but in fairness… most Irish dads would rather have a creamy pint of Guinness. The famous
Celtic Tree of Life’s Irish Roots
As the buds swell on trees around the northern hemisphere, leaves fall from those in the southern hemisphere. The circle of life is constant, all
Boyne Valley: Inspiration for Countless Irish Gifts
Before the pyramids were built in Giza, the people of ancient Ireland built a sprawling complex of sophisticated burial mounds designed to be illuminated by
Ireland’s Lighthouses
Given that Ireland is an island, it isn’t a surprise that lighthouses are part of our landscape. Ireland boasts 70 operational lighthouses to illuminate more
Autumn Equinox and Ancient Ireland
September brings a sense of equilibrium to many in the modern world. Summer vacations and adventures are over. Students are back to school. Life regains
Irish Castles Homes of Ireland’s Ancient Royalty
The modern Republic of Ireland went through a lot of trouble – 800 years of it – to be free of the British Crown. People
Understanding Ireland’s Pub Culture
Pint glasses are extremely popular Irish gifts and souvenirs because the island’s pub culture is so beloved. The local pub is not simply where people