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Discover the Ancient Irish Alphabet: Ogham
Discover the Ancient Irish Alphabet: Ogham
Long before Ireland’s written history began, our ancestors carved messages into standing stones using a mysterious and beautiful script known as Ogham.
Posted on 16 October, 2025
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The Start of Summer - How the Celts Celebrated
The Start of Summer - How the Celts Celebrated
The Celts were not known to shy away from a celebration! All tied to nature and the seasons, the Celtic year is dotted with eight festivals that each marked the progression of the year.
Posted on 04 June, 2025
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Bealtaine - The Month of May - Irish Fairytales and Folklore
Bealtaine - The Month of May - Irish Fairytales and Folklore
Here comes the summer! Light, growth, fertility - what’s not to like about the beginning of the summer season? Bealtaine, meaning ‘bright fire’ is the Irish word for the start of summer and is traditionally celebrated on May 1st - May Day.
Posted on 29 April, 2025
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Why Ireland’s Saint Brigid Celebrates Women Worldwide
Why Ireland’s Saint Brigid Celebrates Women Worldwide
Celebrating the international themes of growth, light and renewal, the spirit of Saint Brigid is now being celebrated by women not just in Ireland but worldwide. Lá Fhéile Bríde is truly alive!
Posted on 31 January, 2025
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Beautiful Ways to Say Happy Christmas Irish Style
Beautiful Ways to Say Happy Christmas Irish Style
Happy Christmas. Happy Holidays. But do you know how to say it Irish style? 'Nollaig Shona' means Happy Christmas in the Irish language. But there are many other ways of bringing Irish culture into Christmas traditions without using words.
Posted on 16 December, 2024
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Samhain - Why this Ancient Tradition is having an International Moment
Samhain - Why this Ancient Tradition is having an International Moment
What are the origins of Samhain? It follows on from Lughnasa, a Gaelic festival marking the beginning of the harvest season. Samhain marks the end of the harvest and beginning of winter.
Posted on 30 October, 2024
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Celtic Hazel and Harvest Traditions in August
Celtic Hazel and Harvest Traditions in August
Hazel is the Celtic Tree of the Zodiac from August 5th onwards to the beginning of September and has huge significance when it comes to harvest time and the changing of the seasons.
Posted on 08 August, 2024
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From Honeymoons to the Celtic Summer Solstice - June is a Magical Time in Ireland
From Honeymoons to the Celtic Summer Solstice - June is a Magical Time in Ireland
From honeymoons to the Celtic summer solstice, June is a month with special resonance in Ireland and internationally. As the day with the longest period of sunlight it is a time for optimism and new beginnings and brighter days.
Posted on 19 June, 2024
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Bealtaine - 'Bright Fire' - One of Irelands Oldest Traditions
Bealtaine - 'Bright Fire' - One of Irelands Oldest Traditions
Water, fire, light and luck... Bealtaine - one of the oldest traditions in Ireland, represents both the Christian and pagan heritage of Ireland.
Posted on 23 May, 2024
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How much do you know about Saint Patrick? Fact or fiction, we test some of the theories.
How much do you know about Saint Patrick? Fact or fiction, we test some of the theories.
There are many myths and legends surrounding Saint Patrick, along with a great deal of mystery. How much do you think you know about this patron saint of Ireland?
Posted on 15 March, 2024
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'Life Force' is Saint Patrick's Day 2024 Theme
'Life Force' is Saint Patrick's Day 2024 Theme
‘Spréach’, or spark, representing life force, is the theme of this years spectacular global celebration of Irish culture, heritage and arts. Ireland's national Saint Patrick's Festival returns to Dublin from March 15th to 18th 2024 and as always the world watches as this spectacular showcase is unveiled.
Posted on 13 March, 2024
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Five Surprising Christmas Celtic and Irish Traditions
Five Surprising Christmas Celtic and Irish Traditions
Celtic Ireland is all about traditions and customs. Many have been lost in time and are recorded but some still live on or have been modernised and changed to suit the times that we live in. Christmas is a time that Celtic traditions really have a place that's front and centre.
Posted on 20 December, 2023
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Gift of the Gab - Why the Irish are a Nation of Storytellers
Gift of the Gab - Why the Irish are a Nation of Storytellers
Irish people like to talk! The tradition of storytelling is almost as ancient as Ireland itself. The country has one of the richest folklore traditions in the world which has survived through the Celtic culture of more than 2,000 years.
Posted on 20 November, 2023
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Trinity Knot - Timeless with a True Meaning
Trinity Knot - Timeless with a True Meaning
What is the Trinity knot? Timeless with true meaning, this Celtic symbol of love is one of the most well recognised Celtic designs.
Posted on 10 October, 2023
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Ancient Irish Wedding Traditions that Might Surprise You
Ancient Irish Wedding Traditions that Might Surprise You
Are you - or someone close to you - 'tying the knot'? Did you ever think about where the phrase comes from? It's an ancient Celtic tradition that might surprise you.
Posted on 16 June, 2023
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Claddagh and Aran - Why These Irish Symbols are Having a Moment
Claddagh and Aran - Why These Irish Symbols are Having a Moment
Claddagh rings and Aran jumpers pop up everywhere throughout the seasons and are having a moment right now like never before across the world.
Posted on 29 May, 2023
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Bealtaine - Why May is such an important Celtic Month
Bealtaine - Why May is such an important Celtic Month
Traditionally held on May 1st or about mid-way between the spring equinox and summer solstice in the northern hemisphere, it marks the return of the light and the start of summer in Celtic Ireland. Celebrations continue throughout the month still in parts of the country.
Posted on 10 May, 2023
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Saint Patrick’s Day Greetings - the Irish Way
Saint Patrick’s Day Greetings - the Irish Way
Whether you have Irish ancestry or just want to jump on the bandwagon and join the party, why not try these Saint Patrick's Day greetings - the Irish way!
Posted on 14 March, 2023
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5 Surprising Facts about Saint Patrick's Day
5 Surprising Facts about Saint Patrick's Day
Myths and mischief, stories and legends - Saint Patrick never fails to fascinate. Here are 5 lesser-known facts about Saint Patrick's Day that just might stop you in your tracks.
Posted on 09 March, 2023
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Surprising Things that Irish people do at Christmas
Surprising Things that Irish people do at Christmas
Lots of shopping, exchanging of gifts, a focus on food - Irish people celebrate Christmas just like everybody else around the world. However, there are some surprising things that Irish people do at Christmas that are unique and set us apart!
Posted on 13 December, 2022
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