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Annie Moore entered the history books as the first immigrant to the USA processed at Ellis Island when the center opened on New Year’s Day, 1892. It’s unclear exactly how she came to be first off the boat, but one credible theory is that the ship’s captain called out ‘women and children first’ and other […]
A wedding is a time when we tend to embrace tradition, but what we think of as Irish wedding traditions aren’t the oldest approach to marriage on this island. The Claddagh ring has a very romantic backstory and beautiful symbolism, which make it a lovely choice for an Irish wedding ring. Horseshoes, wedding bells and […]
Irish public transportation can be frustrating and disappointing for visitors because it is so limited. Driving can be equally intimidating for those accustomed to driving on the right-hand side of the road, although mercifully sat-navs have made it easier to actually find your way from one village to another despite the absence of clear signage. […]
After a winter that felt endless at times, summer has arrived in Ireland with flying colors. The temperature is up, and nature is ablaze with beauty. The rolling green fields are dotted with vibrant wildflowers, and you’ll find nature’s more shy beauties in the hedgerows, forests and sky. Summer is when Ireland dons the whole […]
Ireland has a plethora of charming B&Bs, elegant hotels, delightful vacation cottages and chilled out youth hostels. But what if a tent is more your thing? Yes, Irish people do go camping. But no, it is not quite like camping in North America. If you really want to get in touch with your roots among […]
What do you love to do at the beach? Play in the waves? Lounge on the sand? Explore the tidepools and look for sea creatures? On an island, it might feel like a real challenge to pick a favorite beach. But it depends on what you love in a beach. Ireland’s beaches range from family-friendly, […]
It should go without saying that gardening is popular in Ireland. We have green thumbs after all. But what exactly do we grow? What vegetables, berries and fruits were growing in your great-grandparents’ gardens? While today, many Irish people plant a mix of traditional and more worldly crops in the garden, growing traditional foods is […]
It’s fair to say that Ireland has a dysfunctional relationship with summer. It’s a bit like when you go to the annual Christmas party at your relatives and hope that this year, great uncle Joe won’t slap you on the back and tell you very questionable jokes. Every year you hope, and every year you […]
Ireland had many high kings, but one name has stood out through the centuries. Brian Boru. Who was he, and why has he towered over Ireland’s other high kings in history? Why do we know his name today? Brian Boru’s best documented legacy is his victory at the Battle of Clontarf on April 23rd, 1014 […]
Fáílte Ireland has launched a campaign to highlight a part of Ireland often overlooked by tourists – the midlands. Encompassing counties Cavan, Leitrim, Westmeath, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon and parts of Galway and Tipperary, the new Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands campaign showcases a range of destinations. While many know of the broad, majestic River Shannon and the […]
