Irish Gifts that Knot Us to Our Roots
Celtic knotwork is one of the most ancient and most prolific Irish design motifs. Concentric circles have been found carved into stone around this island,
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Benjamin Franklin’s Irish Connections
When we think of the enduring links between Ireland and the USA, what often comes to mind is the waves of Irish immigration and the
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
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
Why Emeralds Feature on Irish Gifts
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
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.
Fantastic County Fermanagh
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
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
The Glories of Galway
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
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