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Did you know that many of the Christmas traditions as we know them today actually have Celtic and Irish roots?
Posted on December 22, 2017
How do you bring in a Celtic flavour to your Christmas celebrations? It might be easier than you think, as many much-enjoyed and celebrated traditions have their roots in Celtic mysticism and symbolism.
Posted on December 20, 2017
From parades at dawn to a four day spectacular; from U.S. marching bands to sublime storytelling, here is how to do it best and go green for Friday 17th March, 2017 with the 5 best Saint Patrick’s Day Parades in Ireland.
Are you interested in tracing your Irish roots? An amazing 12.5 million new digitized records of births, marriages and deaths has just been released by IrishGenealogy.ie from the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.
Posted on November 3, 2016
Saint Patrick’s Day 2016 is shaping up to be one of the most spectacular years of celebration yet. Here are our top 4 ways to celebrate this year.
It’s Leap Year 2016 and that means that Leap Day, which falls on February 29th, is traditionally a day when women can propose to men. Ladies – what are you waiting for?
Posted on February 19, 2016
From beautiful romantic Irish poetry to Irish music, from the gift of Irish jewelry to a screening of one of the latest Oscar-nominated Irish movies, here are 6 ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2016 the Irish way!
Posted on February 12, 2016
Simple but with meaning, Celtic weddings are laced with evocative traditions that have been around and celebrated for centuries. Here are 5 ways to incorporate a Celtic theme in to your wedding.
Posted on January 22, 2016
Celebrate Christmas – The Celtic way... Many ancient Irish traditions have survived through the generations and can be incorporated in to your Christmas celebrations. Here’s how...
Posted on December 18, 2015
Heraldry is enjoying a new popularity. Here is our 3-step guide to Irish and Family Crests and Coat of Arms.
Posted on October 9, 2015
Summer time is a great time to reconnect with your Celtic heritage. From wearing a piece of Irish or Celtic jewelry to exploring the Wild Atlantic Way or doing a tour of the new Ireland’s Ancient East, here are three great ways to reconnect with your Celtic heritage.
From whitewashing the house to visiting holy wells, we look at some of the ancient Easter traditions in Ireland.
From Dublin’s four day Saint Patrick’s Festival extravaganza to family fun in Cork, we look at the Saint Patrick’s Day Highlights around Ireland for 2015.
Did you know that the Celts believed that many trees held sacred properties? Which trees, dotted around Ireland today, are said to have special powers?
Posted on February 20, 2015
February 1st is known as La Fheile Bride in Ireland or Saint Brigid’s Day. We look at the traditions associated with Saint Brigid in Ireland and the importance of her Feast Day on February 1st and the iconic Saint Brigid’s Cross.
Posted on January 30, 2015
From beginning the New Year with a spotlessly clean house, to placing sprigs of mistletoe, holly and ivy under pillows, we examine Irish New Year traditions across the centuries.
Posted on January 5, 2015
The candle in the window; the Wren Boys; the laden table... many of the Christmas traditions in Ireland have their roots back to the Gaelic culture. We take a look at them here...
Posted on December 12, 2014
November 1st is traditionally known as Samhain, or ‘End of Summer’. This time of year has huge resonance in Ireland, marking the end of the Celtic year and the start of winter and a time of reflection.
Posted on November 1, 2014
The Irish Tradition of Samhain is a special time in Ireland. Here we look at the top four Halloween traditions in Ireland.
Posted on October 31, 2014
Are you engaged or planning a wedding? Irish toasts and blessings have a particular resonance for those with even the most distant Irish connections. The Irish are simply the best when it comes to the right line for the right occasion. Here’s why...