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Ireland’s second patron saint, Brigid of Kildare, was known, loved and sometimes probably feared for her shrewd negotiating skills and her willingness to go head to head with male leaders. Her feast day is February 1st, but that isn’t the only day this month that we think of her. She left us another special day, […]
Never mind Love Island. Ireland is a much more romantic island. While tropical islands have a certain appeal, especially in January and February, Ireland has its own unique and irresistible take on love and romance. With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we have the evidence that really, Ireland is an incredibly romantic place and […]
From the ancient days of hand fasting at weddings to the modern craze to attach locks to the Ha’Penny Bridge, Ireland has always had a heart for love. […]
One hundred years ago, Eamon De Valera began the new year in the United States of America. He had arrived there the previous June, coming in his capacity as president of the first Irish legislature to lobby for recognition of the emerging Irish state. The first legislature was actually elected before Ireland gained independence from […]
Christmas, New Year’s and St. Valentine’s Day are three of the most popular days to pop the question, but which one is best for you? Every couple is different, and each of these days has a bit of romantic magic to make your proposal unforgettable. Deciding exactly when to ask your beloved to take that […]
Kate O’Brien should be one of Ireland’s most celebrated writers. Banned by both Irish and Spanish authorities in her lifetime, she tackled the intertwined taboo subjects of women’s freedom and sexuality, rendering compelling plots in lushly beautiful prose. Nothing in her works would be shocking to modern readers, but her allusions to adultery, same-sex relationships […]
This is the time of year when families gather together. Whatever the holiday, we celebrate our connections with our loved ones – our shared history, our roots, heritage and our dreams for the future. Gifts that reflect those family bonds are very meaningful. And jewelry with Celtic motifs can reflect her personal style, whether it […]
If there is one Christmas gift you do not want to be searching for at the last minute, it is the one for the lady you love. This one requires special care because it is so sentimental. No last minute grab will do. Whether it is your first Christmas dating each other or you’ve lost […]
Halloween began centuries ago in Ireland as Samhain. October 31st was the last day of the Celtic year, and people believed it was a time when all sorts of ghouls could visit from the spirit world. Jack o’lanterns are the descendants of turnips carved with gruesome faces to frighten off evil spirits. Trick or treating […]
No nation or culture can be represented fairly by just one person. If any two men could between them manage to convey the essence of Irishness, it would be Oscar Wilde and Michael Collins. These vastly different men both shaped Irish history, culture and identity in very different ways – and they share a birthday. […]
