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Graphic bearing the word LUGHNASA and depicting elements associated with this festival, a Celtic Cross, flowers, workers harvesting a field of barley

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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A lone oak tree in Killarney National Park, Ireland

Trees Are Life: Irish Gifts with Deep Roots

The iconic tree of life motif appears on many Irish gifts from elegant Belleek pieces to earthy pottery to dazzling Celtic jewelry. Its branches sweep in an arch down to...

Trees Are Life: Irish Gifts with Deep Roots

The iconic tree of life motif appears on many Irish gifts from elegant Belleek pieces to earthy pottery to dazzling Celtic jewelry. Its branches sweep in an arch down to the roots, which curve up to complete the circle around the trunk....

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Irish Wedding Couple Silhouette

Ancient Irish Wedding Traditions

When we think of Irish wedding traditions we think of recent ones. Discover how our Celtic ancestors traditions inspire weddings today.

Ancient Irish Wedding Traditions

When we think of Irish wedding traditions we think of recent ones. Discover how our Celtic ancestors traditions inspire weddings today.

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Belleek Shamrock Teapot

In Ireland, It’s Always Time for Tea

In Ireland, you are very likely going to encounters: hospitality and tea. Whenever you visit an Irish home, the host will offer tea...

In Ireland, It’s Always Time for Tea

In Ireland, you are very likely going to encounters: hospitality and tea. Whenever you visit an Irish home, the host will offer tea...

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Fortune Teller with Apple

Irish Halloween Traditions | Gifts of Fortune T...

Samhain was the beginning of the Celtic New Year. People wondered what what was in store. These Irish halloween traditions survive today. Discover more

Irish Halloween Traditions | Gifts of Fortune T...

Samhain was the beginning of the Celtic New Year. People wondered what what was in store. These Irish halloween traditions survive today. Discover more

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Wedding Bride and Groom

5 Wonderful Irish Wedding Traditions

Are you looking for simple ways to incorporate your Irish roots in your wedding? Here are five ways to include Irish traditions in a modern wedding...

5 Wonderful Irish Wedding Traditions

Are you looking for simple ways to incorporate your Irish roots in your wedding? Here are five ways to include Irish traditions in a modern wedding...

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