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 …
Irish Culture
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 …
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 …
10 Irish Birthday Blessings + Toasts (They’ll Love)
If you’re looking for a mix of of meaningful Irish birthday blessings and toasts to choose from, we’ve got you covered. Irish blessings tend to …
Top 100 Irish Girls Names and Their Meanings
Some Irish girl names, like Medbh, have deep ties to ancient Ireland, while others, like Fiadh, have seen their popularity soar in recent years. This …
101 Irish Boy Names and Their Unique Meanings
Some Irish boy names, like Oisín, echo the legends of Ireland’s folklore, while others were carried by High Kings such as Brian Boru, who fought …
The Story Behind Wren Day (And The Wren Boys) In Ireland
Wren Day in Ireland, known in Irish as ‘Lá an Dreoilín’, takes place every year on December 26th, St. Stephen’s Day. It’s one of Ireland’s …
11 Irish Christmas Songs (With YouTube Playlist)
Irish Christmas Songs have a way of wrapping the season in memory and melody. You might hear them echoing through a candlelit cathedral, playing on …
11 Irish Christmas Blessings (They’ll Love in 2026)
I’ve spent 35 Christmases in Ireland. For my family, and many others, the saying of Irish Christmas Blessings takes place throughout the ‘big day’. They …