Reasons to be Grateful You Have an Irish Mother
Growing up with an Irish mother teaches you many lessons, not least the importance of always having tea and biscuits (aka cookies) on hand and
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Irish Bags: Bagging Perfectly Practical Irish Gifts
When the weather improves and the school summer break looms, thoughts turn to travel. From the time of St. Brendan the Navigator, the Irish have
Raise a Glass to these Irish Gifts
When it’s time to raise a glass, why not raise one that reflects the beauty of Ireland? Whether you’re toasting St. Patrick or a happy
Celebrating Shamrock Season in Style
Different people have different favorite plants, but in March it seems everyone loves the shamrock. This tiny green plant seems to sprout everywhere for St.
Most Romantic Irish Gifts for Valentine’s Day
Ireland is romance. From cozy pints by the fire in a rural pub to walks along the rugged coastline to ruined castles surrounded by snowdrops
Ireland’s Second Saint Gets Her Day
While the world has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for generations, our second patron saint has quietly played second fiddle. Irish school children have long been
Tweed: Weaving Heritage and Practicality into Irish Gifts
Ireland and Scotland are sheep country. Tweed is one of the most distinctively Celtic uses for wool, and Donegal tweed is particularly beloved as the
Tis the Season…to Get Engaged
June is famous as the most popular month for weddings, but do wedding proposals have an ideal time? Every relationship has its own schedule, and
Exploring Ireland’s Churches
Some Irish churches draw as many – or more – tourists as worshippers. Dublin’s Christchurch Cathedral, built by Strongbow, is an iconic landmark, and nearby
Aran Islands: Home of the World’s Most Famous Sweater
For generations, tourists have arrived in droves and made amazing memories on three little islands off the west coast of Ireland. Inishmore, Inishmaan and Inisheer