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If you have plans to come to Ireland for a holiday or visit, then it would be wise to make plans to stay somewhere that is distinctly Irish. Yes, Ireland has the typical hotel and motel chains. They even have B&Bs. The one structure that Ireland has that you may not be able to find […]
Throughout Ireland and around the world, people march in parades on St. Patrick’s Day in honor of Ireland’s patron saint, but that is not the only walking done in his memory. St. Patrick’s largest namesake in Ireland is Croagh Patrick, which is known as Ireland’s holy mountain. More than 100,000 religious pilgrims come to this […]
In about a week, the most festive Irish holiday of the year will be underway. It is a time for celebration, revelry and good conversations. In order to prepare for this special holiday, it is important to have the right supplies on hand. If you are hosting a party or going to one, it would be […]
Society had it right centuries ago. It used to be when someone met someone they liked, a type of courtship would ensue that is much different then today’s standards. It took much more effort and someone usually putting all of their feelings on the line. These are the types of stories that many romantic movies […]
There are so many reasons to be joyful during the month of March if you are Irish. This is the month when St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated and there is no better place to be located for this tradition than in Ireland. Both Northern Ireland and the republic will hold various festivities during the month […]
St. Patrick’s Day has a universal symbol; the shamrock. What is it exactly? Well, most people can recognize or recreate one if needed. But how many people really know what the shamrock is and why it is such an important symbol? My guess is, not many of us. Therefore, before St. Patrick’s Day pops up, I […]
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, many people will be making their way to Ireland from other areas of the world. For one section in Ireland, onlookers can literally take a step back in time and enjoy the life of a period that has long since been forgotten. But first, you have to get there. […]
Dublin has a distinctive charm and sense of history. Three of its most significant buildings and one major bridge were designed by the same architect – James Gandon. Although he was born and raised in London and was an established architect before moving to Dublin, Ireland’s capital can call him one of our own because […]
New Year’s Day passed us several months ago, but coming up this week is a different kind of New Year. This one is not an Irish celebration, however, it is an interesting custom. I am speaking about the Chinese New Year and even if you are Irish, it is still fascinating to look at the […]
These days, June is as popular for weddings in Ireland as it is anywhere else. Couples want a reasonable chance of not being drenched in rain or shivering with cold on their wedding day, and for many it is convenient to get married when school isn’t in session. But it was not always this way […]
