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True Blue Irish Gifts
For the last century or so, the world has associated the color green with Ireland. This wee island is famous for its 40 shades of green, our national sports teams...
True Blue Irish Gifts
For the last century or so, the world has associated the color green with Ireland. This wee island is famous for its 40 shades of green, our national sports teams don green uniforms and our flag features green. But way back when,...
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Celebrating Irish Grandparents
If you are blessed with one or more Irish grandparents, they’ve probably given you more Irish gifts than you realize. So what can you get your beloved grandparents to show...
Celebrating Irish Grandparents
If you are blessed with one or more Irish grandparents, they’ve probably given you more Irish gifts than you realize. So what can you get your beloved grandparents to show them you care?
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Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...
Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be...
Lughnasa: The Irish Festival Celebrating the Fi...
Summer is in full swing, with no real sign of autumn approaching, so it seems a strange time for a harvest festival. But Lughnasa, which is generally considered to be on August 1st, is the festival of the first fruits. In Ireland,...
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Go West: Explore the Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way winds from Derry to Cork, taking in the birthplaces of many iconic Irish gifts along the way. Explore it with us
Go West: Explore the Wild Atlantic Way
The Wild Atlantic Way winds from Derry to Cork, taking in the birthplaces of many iconic Irish gifts along the way. Explore it with us
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The Gift of an Irish Name
A name is one of the most enduring gifts a parent can give their child. And if the child for any reason later changes that name, it’s a powerful statement...
The Gift of an Irish Name
A name is one of the most enduring gifts a parent can give their child. And if the child for any reason later changes that name, it’s a powerful statement about how they see themselves. Nicknames too tell us something about a...
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How to Spot an Irish Dad
Do you suspect that your father or a father you know might be Irish? Never mind the DNA testing or what he says on Paddy’s Day. We have some more...
How to Spot an Irish Dad
Do you suspect that your father or a father you know might be Irish? Never mind the DNA testing or what he says on Paddy’s Day. We have some more surefire ways to confirm that a man is in fact an Irish...
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