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  • Nov 18, 2021

Christmas 2021 Gift Guide: Ideas for Him & Her this Christmas

It's that time of year again! Christmas 2021 is only around the corner, and we've curated a list of the best gifts for that special someone, inclu...

  • Oct 19, 2021

5 Ghost Stories from the Island of Ireland for Halloween

The Emerald Isle has no shortage of old folktales or spooky stories, some of which date as far back as the 9th Century. Ireland is host to many d...

  • Jul 26, 2021

5 Best Irish Beers - International Beer Day 2021

It’s International Beer Day today - not that we ever need an excuse to enjoy a hearty cold beer here in Ireland! This day is all about getting tog...

  • Nov 12, 2020

Our Must-Have Gift List for Christmas 2020

 Unsure of what to get your loved ones? Look no further than Our Irish Must Have Christmas Gift 2020, showing you some of our most popular choices ...

  • Jun 20, 2020

June Solstice

Today is officially the first day of summer and the June solstice. The solstice is the time when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky in t...

  • Feb 21, 2020

St. Patrick's Day

On March the 17th, countries around the world celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day. This date is in observance of the death of St. Patrick, who is the pa...

  • Jan 31, 2020

What you need to know about St Brigid’s Feast Day

Today is the 1st of February and we can shake off those January blues! The days are getting longer and it's getting warmer (debatable), more import...

  • Apr 18, 2019

Caring for Irish wool blankets

Caring for Irish wool blankets So, you’ve invested in a high-quality Irish wool blanket, hoping you’ve found something that will last several years...

  • Jan 12, 2019

Children Of Lir Story

Children Of Lir Story - Part 1 A retelling of ancient the Irish myth of King Lir, his four children and his powerful wife Aoife. That forms the ba...

  • Apr 07, 2018

Colm De Ris : Handcrafted Fine Irish Pottery

Colm De Rís: Handcrafted Fine Irish Pottery One of the most talented modern Irish craftsmen is surely Colm De Ris from Dublin. His iconic Irish han...

  • Mar 07, 2018

St Patricks Day - Celebrate Ireland's National Holiday

Every year on St Patricks Day, people around the world celebrate Irish Culture and Heritage. Whether you’re living in Ireland, or you’ve Irish Root...

  • Feb 10, 2018

Valentines Day : The Irish Connection

Every February on Valentines Day, people exchange cards and gifts in the name of St Valentine, the Patron Saint of Lovers. But what do we know abou...