Irish Culture

There is no one single Celtic symbol for strength and inner strength. There are in fact several ancient Celtic symbols that symbolise strength, whether it …

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 …

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. …

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 …

There’s a wide variety of Irish baby blessings out there. As is the case with many Irish blessings, they tend to range from traditional and formal to …

For a small island, there’s an almost never-ending list of exceptional Irish comedians, both young and old. And, although it’s the likes of Graham Norton …

Discussions about the best Irish authors tend to get fiery at times, and there’s no mystery as to why! Ireland has produced countless literary heavyweights over the …

Many ancient Gaelic boy names have stood the test of time. And, while some names (many of the modern Irish boys names, in particular…) go …

You need to use caution when reading many articles about Celtic boy names. Many of the big ‘Mom blogs’ located in the US, in particular, …

If you’re wondering where the Quiet Man was filmed, you’ll find a map along with each of the main spots below. You’ll also find images …