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Ancient Hallowe’en customs in County Waterford
This Hallowe'en, in the tiny Irish-speaking area of County Waterford called An Rinn, a centuries-old tradition will be suspended for the first time ever...
Most Popular Irish Baby Names 2018
With the release of the most popular Irish baby names for 2018 from Ireland's Central Statistics Office, Jack and Emily are yet again the...
Symbol of Ages: The Tau Cross
The cross is, of course, an immediately recognisable symbol within both secular and religious groups. However, not many of us are familiar with the...
Most Popular Irish Baby Names 2019
Ireland's Central Statistics Office has released the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2019 and Jack and Emily are yet again the most...
Visiting Guidelines for Ireland’s Ancient Monuments and Ruins
Of the millions of tourists who visit Ireland annually, many will stick to the tried-and-tested popular sites and attractions.
Tour operators and travel agents make...
Inland Fisheries Ireland invites women to ‘Try Fishing’
Inland Fisheries Ireland will be running a number of events as part of their 'Try Fishing' pilot programme to give women the opportunity and encourage...
Driving in Ireland Tips and Essential Knowledge
We have written this comprehensive guide - 'Driving in Ireland Tips and Essential Knowledge' for foreign tourists, particularly those from the US that plan...
Dagda’s Harp and the Tuatha dé Danaan
Dagda’s Harp is a well known story in Irish legend of the renowned warrior named Dagda and his Magic Harp.
He was the chieftain and...
Traveller Health – Bringing Medication into Ireland
If you're planning a trip to Ireland and rely on prescription medication that you need to take regularly, then it goes without saying that...
The Irish Banjo – Music, History and Players
The tenor banjo is a relative newcomer to the world of Irish traditional music, being around one hundred years old.
Indeed, up until as recently...
