Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
Halloween has Irish roots. It was originally Samhain, the last day of the Celtic year. The ancient Celts believed a sort of veil separated our ordinary world from the spirit world. As the year went on, this veil got worn thinner and thinner until on the last day of the year, it was so worn […]
Old Irish cottages are popular vacation rentals. Spending a week in one leaves you with amazing memories and perhaps a dream to retire and renovate one to live in. But what is really involved? How much can you modernize an old Irish cottage without robbing it of its charm? Which details are critical and what […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Abercrombie and Fitch have just released a line of men’s clothes inspired by John F. Kennedy, who really did wear the brand’s chinos. The new line features a new take on those classic high-waisted, straight-legged chinos as well as swimming trunks and a sailing jacket. The red, white and blue capsule wardrobe features a rope […]
While mothers in Ireland had their day in March, those in North America have a few weeks left until Mothers’ Day. Irish mothers are a special breed, no matter where in the world they live. Each one is unique, of course, but most have some shared qualities that can be endearing, annoying and hilarious at […]
Mail order DNA kits have become extremely popular, and more people are discovering exactly how genetically Irish they are. For some, that might be the end of the story. But more people will find it is an answer that leads to more questions. Who were those Irish ancestors and where did they come from? Why […]
A wedding is a joining together of two people and all they bring with them. Their family heritage and traditions merge. So your wedding is a perfect time to think about your cultural heritage, what you like, what you want to learn more about, and how to bring it into your new married life. For […]
