Grace O’Malley – The Sea Queen of Ireland
Grace O’Malley was a feisty – and sometimes lawless - Irishwoman…she was notoriously rebellious, passionate, and stubborn. Her life was an unusual one, as she always refused to be held back by the strict gender roles of the sixteenth century Instead, this fearless Irish queen and chieftain took to the high seas and became a pirate – and the stuff of Irish [...]
The Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival
Every year in September, tens of thousands of people visit a small Irish town to search for their soul mates at the famed Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival. This annual, month-long (Sept. 2nd – Oct. 3rd) get-together is actually the biggest festival of its kind in all of Europe. Against the picturesque backdrop of this County Clare spa town (known since the 18th [...]
Fun Irish Drinks And Recipes To Try This Fall
Do you love trying out new recipes and fun cocktails? Now that autumn’s here, why not experiment with Irish food and drink that’s hearty enough to warm you up on chilly days? With our fun Irish cooking tips, you can create a Gaelic-inspired feast that gives you an authentic taste of Emerald Isle cuisine… Simple and rustic Irish cooking is perfect [...]
Celtic Culture – Rag Trees & Cloughtie Wells
Also known as “raggedy bushes”, rag trees of Ireland or Scotland are often found near sacred holy wells (Cloughtie wells)… Usually, Hawthorn, Ash, or Whitethorn trees are chosen as rag trees, and these are hung with scraps of fabric or pieces of clothing. The fabric used in rag trees is symbolic and meaningful, as it usually [...]
Ireland in 1971
Where were you in 1971? If you’re old enough to remember the early Seventies (or you just like learning about this pivotal era), you may enjoy reading about the state of the Emerald Isle in 1971. For many, the Irish documentary television programme, Reeling In The Years, provided an amusing and informative look at Ireland from the years 1962 [...]
The Ancient Stone Structures of Ireland
Another guest post today, from Linda Stanley, from the US, who visited Ireland in April 2011 and fell in love with the place. Here’s the 2nd poem she wrote about the stone structures of Ireland. Thanks again for sharing Linda: For as long as I can remember my mother told me of our rich Irish [...]
Why Can’t the Whole World be More Like Ireland?
A guest post today, from Linda Stanley, from the US, who visited Ireland in April 2011 and fell in love with the place. Here’s her story, and poem. Thanks for sharing Linda: A bit of information about our trip to Ireland and what my inspiration was in writing my first poem… After several years of [...]
Exploring County Laois, Ireland
County Laois (pronounced ”leash”), Ireland is located in the Province of Leinster; previously named Queen’s County, County Laois’ name was changed in the early 1920′s, with the advent of the Free State. Today, this Emerald Isle locale, which is known for its Bronze Age relics and its rich cultural legacy, is a popular destination for tourists from [...]
Red Hair And The Irish People
Red hair is gorgeous, and it’s comparatively rare, too - except in the Emerald Isle, which features the world’s second largest population of natural redheads (Scotland is number one). Reminiscent of the beauty of bonfire flames at night, or the turning leaves in autumn, red hair is sometimes accompanied by a dusting of freckles. Often, redheads [...]
Irish History – The Milesians
Descended from the legendary Iberian, Míl Espáine , the Milesians were believed to be the first true Gaelic Celts of Ireland. Míl Espáine (“soldier of Hispania”) lived the life of a nobleman and a warrior, and he sought out adventures and battles in Egypt and Spain. This notable historical figure had a vision that he was meant to rule [...]
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