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 […]
Irish Toasts
Much of an Irishman’s leisure time is spent celebrating. Celebration can mean many things and the smallest reason is reason enough. This is probably why more than other countries around the world there are so many known toasts. We’ve included some of our favorites for you to read and recite at your next gathering whether […]
Irish Blessings
For every event in a person’s life (even getting dressed in the morning) there is an Irish blessing. Some recite the blessings to themselves, out loud at celebrations, and in cards. Including a blessing with your next gift is a unique way to share with loved ones and make any gift more memorable. Use our […]
Irish Proverbs: For Good Common Sense
ever bolt your door with a boiled carrot. You may as well give cherries to a pig as advice to a fool. A nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse. Who keeps his tongue keeps his friends. It’s difficult to choose between two blind goats. Melodious is the closed mouth. Even […]
Irish Proverbs: To Live Respectably
Who gossips with you will gossip of you. Better to be a man of character than a man of means. Better good manners than good looks. Lie down with dogs and you’ll rise with fleas. It is more difficult to maintain honour than to become prosperous. If you don’t want flour on your clothes, stay […]
Irish Proverbs: To Respect the Elders
As the old cock crows, the young cock learns. Praise the ripe field not the green corn. The old dog for the hard road and leave the pup on the path. The schoolhouse bell sounds bitter in youth and sweet in old age. The older the fiddle the sweeter the tune. Young people don’t know […]
Irish Proverbs: For A Good Work Ethic
Unwillingness easily finds an excuse. Slow is every foot on an unknown path. You’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your mind. Lose an hour in the morning and you’ll be looking for it all day. Don’t make little of your dish for it may be an ignorant fellow who judges it. […]
Irish Proverbs
The site wouldn’t be complete without a section on Irish proverbs. In true Irish form, the proverbs are lovely little reminders of how to live a good, respectable, healthy life. Most cultures have little phrases they have memorized since childhood to remind them of things. For example, to remind one of weather patterns, a person […]
Types of Dance
Although the dances have seen changes in popularity and styles, their energetic steps are captivating and continue to be shared. There are three main types of Irish dance and although all are vigorous and engaging, differences exist between them. Step dancing can be accredited to the Dance Masters. Its considered a competitive style of dance, […]
The Dance Master
Contributing to this heritage was the important figure of the Dance Master. These colorful men traveled through towns teaching dances to the common folk. The Dance Master’s position was well respected, as was his ability to perform. His influence was much like the legend of John Chapman, commonly known as Johnny Appleseed, who went across […]