The Abhartach: The Terrifying Tale Of The Irish Vampire
The legend of the Abhartach is one of Ireland’s darkest folklore tales, often cited as the earliest origin story of the Irish vampire long before …
Irish Culture
A Mighty Irish Road Trip Playlist to Explore To
My Irish Road Trip playlist has been around since 2017, when I stuck this post up on Instagram and asked for submissions. Around 750 people …
Claddagh Ring Meaning, Symbol, Origin + How to Wear
The iconic Claddagh Ring is proudly worn on millions of fingers, Irish and non-Irish, right the way around the world. It’s an Irish symbol of …
A Guide To The Ins And Outs Of Northern Ireland
If you’re unfamiliar with Northern Ireland, from how it’s different to the Republic of Ireland to what there is to see and do, this guide …
The Greatest Irish Actors of All Time
The topic of the best Irish actors tends to fire up a fair bit of debate online, and rightly so. Ireland has produced endless acting heavyweights …
21 Irish Wedding Traditions (They’ll Love in 2026)
There are many weird and wonderful Irish wedding traditions. Some, like the use Irish blessings in the ceremony along with a Claddagh Ring are fairly …
Celtic Knot Types and Meanings Explained
Celtic knots are among the most distinctive symbols of the ancient Celtic world – intricate, continuous patterns with no beginning or end. Their origins trace …
17 Best Irish Drinking Songs (With Playlists)
The best Irish drinking songs are traditional pub songs that have been passed down through folk tradition. Irish pub songs grew out of Ireland’s drinking …
The Children of Lir: The Story We Were Told As Kids
The story of the Children of Lir is one that we were told by our teachers while at school in Ireland. It’s one of the …
11 Irish New Years Blessings + Toasts for 2026
Irish New Year Blessings come in all shapes and sizes. And, as is the case with many Irish blessings and Irish toasts, they range from funny to …