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
Category: Irish Holiday Articles
Ireland’s Fantastic, Frightening Fairy Folk
Soon, hordes of small creatures will descend on neighborhoods around the world demanding treats and threatening tricks. Most of them will be adorable and their
Something in the Wind
Anyone who has been to the west of Ireland can attest to the power of the wind off the Atlantic. These days, many see it
Tips for Tourists in Ireland
Visiting Ireland can be the trip of a lifetime, especially if your family has roots here. It’s a chance to soak up the culture and
Tempted by Tipperary?
Thanks to a certain World War I era song, more people have heard of Tipperary than say Cavan or Laois. But aside from it being
Halloween: One of the Oldest Irish Gifts
St. Patrick’s Day might be the holiday the world recognizes as Irish, but another, much older Irish holiday is about to be celebrated around the
What Makes Galway So Amazing?
Galway is the source of many stunning Irish gifts including Claddagh rings and Connemara marble jewelry. From craftspeople throughout the rugged Connemara region to Galway
Do You Know These Irish Christmas Traditions?
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
Full Circle to Halloween’s Irish Origins
Did you know that Halloween is as Irish as St. Patrick’s Day? And it is much, much older. The ancient Celts had a different calendar,
5 Telling Signs that Your Dad Might Be Irish
His big day is just around the corner. You might already be shopping for Irish gifts for him, or you might be wondering just how