St Patrick’s Well, Killeter
St Patrick's Well, near Killeter in Co. Tyrone, or Tober Patrick as it is locally known, is one of more than 3000 holy wells that...
Most Popular Irish Baby Names 2023
Ireland's Central Statistics Office has released the most popular baby names in Ireland for 2023 for Irish children with Jack retaining the top spot...
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...
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...
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 Difference Between Scotch and Whiskey
What is the difference between Scotch and Whiskey? This is a question often asked by whiskey enthusiasts who wonder just how similar these two...
‘May Your Thoughts Be as Glad as the Shamrocks’: A Celebration of St Patrick’s...
St Patrick's Day (in Gaelic: Lá Fhéile Pádraig) is held on the 17th of March, a date widely believed to be the date of...
Hot Whiskey Recipe – Ireland’s Traditional Panacea for Winter
The traditional hot whiskey recipe uses only 4 ingredients, plus hot water and is a famous cure all for the winter months.
Known as Hot...
Colcannon Recipe: Traditional Irish Fare at Its Very Best
As St. Patrick's Day approaches, people around the globe start thinking of cooking some traditional Irish fare as part of the celebrations. There are...
Corned Beef and Cabbage: Classic Irish Fare?
St Patrick's Day is synonymous with corned beef and cabbage, isn't it? Well, in fact the answer to this question rather depends on your...
