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What is the best way to show your love for Ireland to your youngsters? Read on for more. Young children are open and vulnerable. When they are born into a family, they know and learn about the things that matter the most from those around them. If your family has a strong Irish heritage, believe it or […]
Whatever started these artifacts was substantial enough. Why is it that they still exist today? Celtic symbols are very powerful indeed. They originated hundreds of years ago and unlike many fads that society has seen come and go, they still remain strong. Why is that? I think the place to start is by asking where these symbols […]
Tying the knot isn’t just an expression. How can you include tying a knot into your wedding ceremony? We’ve all heard the expression “tying the knot.” We usually say it when congratulating someone who is getting married.This adage originated centuries ago where folklore claims that it came from none other than mattress springs. Before metal was used to hold […]
Is the “luck of the Irish” just a myth? How do you know? Everyone out there has heard of lucky charms. Some people may even prescribe to this practice. But what is a lucky charm, does it work and is it all about being Irish? The answers to those questions are: whatever you find brings […]
Here in Ireland, the colors of the trees are changing as they are in North America. We might not be able to compete with the glory of New England, but we are not lacking in autumn splendor. If you don’t mind the cold and the damp, this is a beautiful time in Ireland that offers […]
Ever consider what to wear in support of leaf peeping? We have a few pieces that fit the part. Fall is here and it is a very transformative time to be alive. After the heat and bright lights of summer, the earth takes a notable slow down. This means cool breezes fill once steamy sensations […]
You are not alone if you see the color green and automatically think of Ireland. What if I told you that this assumption was learned? I was recently watching a movie preview that took place in Ireland. There was a couple who came to visit and there was a woman who represented the hotel where the foreigners would be […]
Ever dreamt you would own a piece of Ireland? Here’s how to make that a reality. Now at Shanore we are offering an exciting and unique opportunity. With every purchase made through our website Shanore.com, we will give you a personal, free gift. This gift is your very own piece of Irish land! I’m sure many people out there […]
Have you ever made a wish into a well? Did that wish come true? In Ireland you may have heard of the hundreds of holy wells that are dispersed around the country. Considering the republic’s size, that is a lot of wells! The likelihood that wherever you stand in Ireland that you are also very close to […]
I was recently in a National retailer when I came across a magnetic bracelet. It was pretty and looked sturdy. Also, the cost of the item was ridiculously low. I noticed the caption on the piece indicating that the bracelet was for healing. Upon inspecting it, I saw that there were two, teeny-tiny magnets attached. I realized […]
