Celtic history has both real and imaginary aspects. One of the most famous mythological creatures on the list is the Leprechaun. Usually depicted as an old man of little height, the creature is said to collect gold and keep it in a pot at the end of a rainbow. The familiar story most know, but […]
Top 5 Irish Sacred sites
Ireland was once called “The Land of Saints and Scholars,” referring to a time when Irish monks strove to return Christianity to Western Europe. Many of the monastic ruins in Ireland still stand in salute to that time. For a unique look into history or a place to recharge your faith, B&B Ireland has created […]
Tea Lovers Unite
It may have been just me, but stereo-typically speaking the Brits were always cast as the country that had dibs on starting tea time. However, any walk down most supermarket isles and a library would change your mind. There is a very famous tea known as Irish Breakfast tea. Many restaurants serve it as a […]
Top Ten Reasons to Move to Ireland
While there is something to be said for nationalism, uprooting everyday life to another country is a true adventure. Here’s a rundown of why Irish people think YOU should move to Ireland for good. Ancient history: Forget your family from the 19th century. 10,000 year old settlements were recently found on the Emerald Isle. Time: […]
Ireland’s Magic Lake
One of Limerick County’s best kept secrets is Lough Gur, described by many locals to be a “mystical lake,” with a possible magic world underneath its subtle waves. While not on the list of many tourist lists, Lough Gur has a rich collection of Irish history like Neolithic ruins, man made islands, castles and even […]
Here’s How to Vacation in Ireland
If it’s your first time in Ireland, you may be a little lost about what to see and do. Luckily, Rick Steves has all the information you need. All the hot places in Ireland, from its busy city streets to its silent country land, are briefly described on the page. Once you know where to […]
World’s 5 Weirdest Irish Bars
In America, people often roll their eyes at “another Irish bar,” but these five bars in the states are making names for themselves as some of the most unique places to get a high pint of Guinness. Some get recognition from their employee uniforms, like a place where the servers are sexy Catholic schoolgirls. Others, […]
Law and Order Ancient Irish Style
Paradoxically, the stereotypical Irish-American occupation has long been police officer, but in Ireland, the concept of police came from outside. Once upon a time, Ireland ran quite smoothly and relatively peacefully without a single police officer. Between the time of the Druids and imposition of British Common Law, Ireland followed its own unique system of […]
Irish baby names: What’s Most Popular?
Looking to name a baby, or have a friend whose struggling? Find out the top names, for boys and girls alike, in Ireland. For all the talk that new parents are naming their kids inexplicably strange names, it appears the Irish have decided to keep it simple. And the Irish language has some household names […]
County Galway Bucket List
If Galway be your choice for a trip away from normal life, there are a few things you MUST do while there. We all have bucket lists of things we want to do before we go, and they only make there for special weekends. This Galway bucket list will lead you through the best parts […]