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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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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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