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Were Witches Welcome in Ireland?

Fun holidays that involve dressing up and enjoying treats are Irish gifts this island has shared with the world, and that world has embraced them with enthusiasm. St. Patrick’s Day...

Were Witches Welcome in Ireland?

Fun holidays that involve dressing up and enjoying treats are Irish gifts this island has shared with the world, and that world has embraced them with enthusiasm. St. Patrick’s Day isn’t the only Irish holiday celebrated widely. Halloween began in Ireland as...

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Saint Patrick - Ireland's Patron Saint Rendered in Stained Glass

Shades of Patrick

As the world celebrates Ireland’s patron saint, it is a grand time to take a closer look at the name Patrick. Discover more...

Shades of Patrick

As the world celebrates Ireland’s patron saint, it is a grand time to take a closer look at the name Patrick. Discover more...

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Statue of Saint Valentine, Whitefriars Church, Dublin

Dublin’s Romantic Heart

Did you know someone did leave their actual heart in Dublin? That someone is none other than St. Valentine himself. Discover more...

Dublin’s Romantic Heart

Did you know someone did leave their actual heart in Dublin? That someone is none other than St. Valentine himself. Discover more...

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Shamrock in sunlight

Celebrating Shamrock Season in Style

In March it seems everyone loves the shamrock. This tiny green plant seems to sprout everywhere for St. Patrick’s Day. But how did this humble leaf get such a big...

Celebrating Shamrock Season in Style

In March it seems everyone loves the shamrock. This tiny green plant seems to sprout everywhere for St. Patrick’s Day. But how did this humble leaf get such a big role?

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