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First, let’s be clear that every Irish mother is unique and what applies to one might not apply to another. But speaking broadly, Christmas is a very, very big deal to Irish mothers. They work hard to make the day special for everyone else – and don’t you forget it – and you want to […]
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The Irish Christmas Candle Tradition
Irish Christmas decorations are similar to those in the USA, but not exactly the same. While some enjoy the lights around the window, most houses seem to prefer a few larger light-up decorations. Signs pleading ‘Santa please stop here!’ and images of the jolly man himself are always popular, but one image stands out for […]
Can Even Santa Claim Irish Roots?
Across Ireland, towns and villages are starting to get into gear for Christmas. Streets are being festooned with garlands of lights, but of course it is too soon to turn them on. Christmas puddings are mostly made by now and waiting for the big day. Christmas craft market organizers are frantically doing their last minute […]
Inspire Your Daughter with Costumes from Irish History
This Halloween there will be an army of princesses hitting the streets in search of sweets, with no small number of witches and ghosts and ballerinas joining them. Fairies, butterflies and a fair representation of the animal kingdom will be out as well. But if you have a little girl who wants to embrace a […]
Enya: A Celtic Legend
I first heard Enya’s music when I was a mere art student in high school or perhaps it was during a drafting class. There were moments during these classes at my high school in the South where we were meant to focus on our craft and our teachers would put on music that was meant […]
The Beginnings with Munster
Ireland is no stranger to plantations and has had a history of political and religious strife. The formation of plantations first came about as a result from Ireland’s early colonization in the 1500’s. One of the first experiments in Irish plantations was Munster Plantation. Munster Plantation was formed out of allegiance to Queen Elizabeth of […]
The Irish Language
People who live in Ireland speak Irish as well as the English language in rare cases. This was not always the condition. Centuries ago Irish was the predominant if not only language there was in Ireland and things were much different than they are today, When you hear people speak in Ireland, even when speaking […]
Young Ladies, Big Milestones and Just Right Gifts
Do you know a young lady with a big milestone coming up this spring or summer? While birthdays fall throughout the year, spring seems to be a time with a lot of other big occasions, particularly for young people. Perhaps it is a First Communion, Confirmation or other religious milestone. Or maybe it is a […]
Great Reads Set in Ireland
There have been many stories written where the authors have chosen to set their stories in Ireland. Most of these authors chose this because they themselves are Irish in descent or their parents were Irish. Maeve Bincy was one such author who wrote the famous book “Circle of Friends” which was also featured as a popular […]
The Ancient Magic of the Vernal Equinox in County Meath
Just a few days after St. Patrick’s Day comes another day that was rather popular in Ireland long before Patrick set foot on these shores. The vernal equinox is on March 20th this year, and although it is less well known than the magic of the sun shining into Newgrange neolithic passage grave on the […]