The Story Behind Wren Day (And The Wren Boys) In Ireland
While there are many Christmas traditions in Ireland, few are as unique as Wren Day. Also referred to as ‘The Day of the Wren’, ‘Wren’s …
While there are many Christmas traditions in Ireland, few are as unique as Wren Day. Also referred to as ‘The Day of the Wren’, ‘Wren’s …
There are some mighty Irish Christmas Songs. And, while some of the more popular Christmas songs in Ireland were originally written by non-Irish musicians, plenty of the …
While I was growing up in Ireland, I was told stories of the Banshee at bedtime, and they always terrified me. The word ‘Banshee’ comes …
I’ve spent 34 Christmases in Ireland. For my family, and many others, the saying of Irish Christmas Blessings takes place throughout the ‘big day’. They …
What is Ireland famous for? The obvious answer is green landscapes, Guinness and St. Patrick – but that’s the tip of a very large iceberg. …
The official national flag of Ireland is the green, white and orange tricolour. However, this wasn’t always the case. In fact, the Irish tricolour only …
There’s some excellent Irish toasts. There’s some terrible ones, too. We’ve all been there – sat at a wedding or huddled around a table in …
Irish travel blessings can be a great way to wish someone off on a new adventure. You’ll most commonly see them written in cards or …
Ah, Irish drinking toasts. They range from funny and sad to mad, mental and everything in between. Some of the more tame ones tend to …
There’s plenty of funny Irish toasts. The trick is to find a toast that 1, suits the occasion and 2, suits the audience. If you …