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If you know where to look, you can find the perfect relationship from your stone and your country. Have you ever considered where you can find this with Ireland and the sapphire? It’s not so far fetched to make a connection between sapphires and the Republic of Ireland. It just helps to know where to […]
Ireland has been divided into two, distinct parts for a long time. Do any reasons remain to be separated or should they just bury the hatchet? Ever wondered if the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland should reunite? It’s not an uncommon question. When bringing the topic up, some think that perhaps the benefits will […]
Moore Street in Dublin was a key battle site in the 1916 Easter Rising, and it recently came under attack again by property developers who wanted to replace the buildings with a shopping center. Dubliners were having none of it. Visitors to Ireland might be surprised by the number of historic heritage sites everywhere as […]
Getting married in spring? It’s hard to know where to start. Yesterday was the first day of spring, at least, officially. Where I live, we got a large amount and hopefully, our last dose of snow for many months today. It wasn’t what I had pictured for the first few days of spring. I had […]
It’s TGIF time! Meaning: it’s Friday! What will you be doing or where will you be found in Dublin? It’s Friday! This is the time of the week where we all celebrate after having made it through one more, long work week. After a successful completion of all of your tasks, you most likely will […]
The Irish are not too hung up on rules and regulations, but there are few do’s and don’ts for our national day. Avoid the pitfalls and enjoy the day! It’s upon us! Lá fhéile Pádraig! It’s our day to celebrate the emerald isle. And let’s be clear about one thing from the get go. It […]
Shamrocks are a synonymous symbol of Ireland and they stand for luck. Why do you think that is? The saying “the luck of the Irish” or a plethora of shamrocks gives the great impression that Ireland is steeped in fortune and prosperity. It really does. We believe based on what we have seen so often […]
There is great drama to be found on the Emerald Isle. Do you know where to look? There are the right kinds of drama and the ones that are best to be avoided. Water cooler chat, gossiping and meddling parties need not be your standard definition of partaking and enjoying the dramas of life. In […]
Ever wonder what to bring with you for St. Paddy’s? Here’s how to create the perfect day bag. St. Paddy’s day is a day to celebrate a wonderful saint. Spirits are alive and in full force because the day has become synonymous with Ireland. No matter where you are in the word, March 17th is […]
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, or at least welcome to be Irish for the day. But what about the rest of the year? In a mobile and global society with people leaving and arriving on these shores, who is Irish and why? Every March, school children across the USA seek out green clothes […]
