Ancient Tree Lore & Modern Irish Gifts
As the trees bud and unfurl their leaves this spring, it’s nice to know that our Celtic ancestors loved them deeply. Long before Earth Day,
As the trees bud and unfurl their leaves this spring, it’s nice to know that our Celtic ancestors loved them deeply. Long before Earth Day,
Not everyone’s Irish roots sprout from a thatched cottage behind a stone wall in a rolling green field. Plenty of people’s Irish ancestors were from
The Irish might have the gift of the gab, but as a people, punctuality is not one of our Irish gifts. Casual social invitations are
In March, everyone wants to be Irish and show off their connection to this island. As we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, people around the world
We all know what shamrock is… or do we? Of course the familiar symbol is well-known from it’s appearance on everything from crystal bowls to
Workers on a site in south Dublin were recently stunned to discover the remains of approximately 60 people. This isn’t a horror story; these remains
Irish literature, poetry and song touch hearts around the world. It’s hard to deny that we Irish have a way with words. But most of
Our ancestors left us amazing Irish gifts of heritage and art in every county of Ireland. While the Boyne Valley in County Meath is the
In many parts of the world, once people have unwrapped their Christmas presents (including any lovely Irish gifts) and eaten their Christmas dinner, the holiday
Boats are part of Ireland’s heritage. From the story of St. Brendan the Navigator crossing the Atlantic to Galway’s famous red-sailed hookers and the iconic