May you be poor in misfortune, rich in blessings, slow to make enemies and quick to make friends. And may you know nothing but happiness from this day forward. May the roof over your heads be as well thatched as those inside are well matched. May your home always be too small to hold all […]
Category: Weddings & Occasions
Irish Honeymoon
The Irish translation for a honeymoon is mi na meala, meaning the month of honey. Irish custom called for the newly weds to spend a month in seclusion together drinking honeyed wine. Today, couples can have a relaxing and delightful honeymoon in Ireland in a charming thatched cottage or a legendary castle, with or without […]
Irish Wedding Gifts
The Claddagh symbol is found on many gifts today. Besides rings, other pieces of fine jewelry including bracelets and lockets carry the Claddagh design. It is engraved in candlestick holders and pewter bells and can also be seen in fine china. A painting by the renowned Irish artist, Roger Cummiskey would be a long appreciated […]
Getting Married in Ireland
There are many traditions for a wedding in Ireland. Some are old and some are new. It begins with the couple walking to the Church together before the ceremony. As they walk down the streets together, anyone in favor of the couple getting married would throw pots, pans, and other household items out their windows. […]
Irish Wedding Cake Recipe
Ingredients Currants 1 lb. 12 oz./800g. Sultanas (Golden Raisins) 1lb./450g. Raisins 9 oz./25 oz 250 g. Shredded Almonds 7 oz./200g. Glace Cherries 70z/200g. Peel, cut, mixed 70z/200g. Flour 1lb 3oz. 525 g. Salt 1 teaspoon Mixed Spice 2 1/2 tsp. Butter 1lb.450g. Rich Dark sugar 1lb. 450g. Black treacle 2 tbsp. Orange and Lemon zest […]
Irish Wedding Luck
Wishing a bride and groom good luck on their wedding day is a tradition that dates far back in time. But being a lucky couple was not always easy and the bride and groom had to work hard to ensure that luck would follow them. The next time you offer best wishes and congratulations to […]
Irish Lace
Delicate Irish lace has long accented a bridal gown. Many brides choose wedding veils made of Irish lace or carry hankies of lace. Lace making originated in France but the practice was brought to Ireland by Ursuline nuns. When Ireland’s economy and people were suffering as a result of the potato famine in the mid […]
Irish Wedding Folklore
Folklore has been defined as the practice of people to verbally convey the traditional beliefs commonly held so that they may pass from one generation to another. Irish folklore portrays the rich culture and traditions of Ireland and continues to be handed on through oral interpretations. The following portents and omens derive from folklore. The […]
Traditional Irish Wine
Traditionally, when people speak of Irish Wine, they are referring to a unique drink made from white wine, honey, and herbs called Meade. This wine was said to have been first made in secret by Irish Monks. It’s popularity spread quickly and was often served at Irish feasts of all occasions, including weddings. The bride […]
Irish Dancing
Most people have seen Irish dancing performed at festivals or fairs. Irish dancing is an art from Ireland that has spread far from Ireland. In the United States and Canada one can find a dance studio in any major city that teaches traditional Irish dancing. Recognizing Irish dancing is easy once one knows what to […]