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The 12 Days of Christmas in Ireland

When do the Irish celebrate Christmas? Typically from mid-November until early January. In Ireland, we have more than 12 days of Christmas...

The 12 Days of Christmas in Ireland

When do the Irish celebrate Christmas? Typically from mid-November until early January. In Ireland, we have more than 12 days of Christmas...

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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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St. Brigid's Cross

St. Brigid’s Legacy Around Ireland and Beyond

Brigid is Ireland’s second patron saint after Patrick, her name appears in many placenames around Ireland. Find out more about her legacy...

St. Brigid’s Legacy Around Ireland and Beyond

Brigid is Ireland’s second patron saint after Patrick, her name appears in many placenames around Ireland. Find out more about her legacy...

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