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Blackrock Castle, County Cork, Ireland

Irish Castles Homes of Ireland’s Ancient Royalty

The stories of Kings & Queens are set in ancient Irish castles. Find out more these fascinating Irish homes & their people.

Irish Castles Homes of Ireland’s Ancient Royalty

The stories of Kings & Queens are set in ancient Irish castles. Find out more these fascinating Irish homes & their people.

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Irish Pub, Temple Bar Dublin at night

Understanding Ireland’s Pub Culture

Irish pubs have a lot of unwritten rules. They can confuse visitors. So here’s a handy list of what you should know when you visit an Irish pub.

Understanding Ireland’s Pub Culture

Irish pubs have a lot of unwritten rules. They can confuse visitors. So here’s a handy list of what you should know when you visit an Irish pub.

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Ballycopeland Windmill, County Down, Ireland

Something in the Wind

The Irish for windmill is ‘muileann gaoithe’. You can still visit a working windmill in Ireland. We recommend the top ones. Discover more here

Something in the Wind

The Irish for windmill is ‘muileann gaoithe’. You can still visit a working windmill in Ireland. We recommend the top ones. Discover more here

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Tourist on Top of Mountain, Ireland

Tips for Tourists in Ireland

Visiting Ireland can be the trip of a lifetime. Avoid these pitfalls and discover the many Irish gifts that await with our handy tourist tips

Tips for Tourists in Ireland

Visiting Ireland can be the trip of a lifetime. Avoid these pitfalls and discover the many Irish gifts that await with our handy tourist tips

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George Washington on Backdrop of Irish & US Flags

George Washington and the Irish

Did you know many Irish fought to give America its freedom? Or that George Washington established St. Patrick's Day? Discover more here

George Washington and the Irish

Did you know many Irish fought to give America its freedom? Or that George Washington established St. Patrick's Day? Discover more here

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Ancient Words on Modern Irish Gifts

Ancient Words on Modern Irish Gifts

Our Irish ancestors had a sophisticated society that valued nature and storytelling. Ogham script remains one of their gifts to us. See more

Ancient Words on Modern Irish Gifts

Our Irish ancestors had a sophisticated society that valued nature and storytelling. Ogham script remains one of their gifts to us. See more

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