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
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
Why is Ireland called the ‘emerald isle’? The ‘isle’ part is obvious as this is a small island, but how did emeralds come into the
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.
Long before Belleek Pottery and their gorgeous legacy of Irish gifts ever existed, this corner of Ulster was well-known for its amazing scenery and compelling
The Claddagh ring, one of the most beloved Irish gifts of all time, has roots in Galway. But that isn’t the county’s only claim to
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
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
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
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.
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