So just who was Saint Patrick?
Saint Patrick’s Day falls on 17th March every year, and it’s one of the biggest national holidays in Ireland. Just why is this Saint so important to us, and what’s the story behind him? Read on to find out more …
St Brigid’s Day
St Brigid’s Day is Ireland’s newest public holiday and falls on February 1st. It marks the beginning of spring in the traditional Irish calendar. It is an important festival for rural ancestors as it ushers in a new season of hope and growth after a long, dark winter. Spring into Ireland and plan your private…
Nollaig na mBan: Why January 6th is a day to celebrate women of Ireland
Nollaig na mBan is celebrated on January 6th in Ireland. Also known as “Little Christmas” or “Women’s Christmas” learn about the traditions and ways to celebrate this day.
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Autumn shades, crackling fires and pumpkins galore.
While the summer sun has its appeal, flashings of warm auburn beams lighting up the rolling rustic Irish landscape really show Ireland at its best. Home of Halloween or “Oíche Shamhna” as it’s called in Ireland, October is the perfect time for a vacation to Ireland. From roaring log fires, apple harvests, warming seasonal menus…
Did you know that Halloween originated in Ireland?
Many think that Halloween is descended from Día de Los Muertos, a three-day festival honoring the dead that’s celebrated in Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. But the real birthplace of Halloween is Ireland, where an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain has been celebrated for over 2,000 years. Read on to learn more…
autumn | fall | folklore | halloween | Holiday Season | National Holidays | Uncategorized
Autumn shades, crackling fires and pumpkins galore.
While the summer sun has its appeal, flashings of warm auburn beams lighting up the rolling rustic Irish landscape really show Ireland at its best. Home of Halloween or “Oíche Shamhna” as it’s called in Ireland, October is the perfect time for a private tour. From roaring log fires, apple harvests, warming seasonal menus and…
Why are there so many redheads in Ireland?
November 5th is National Redhead Day and it’s every redhead’s chance to celebrate their unique hair colour. Did you know that only 1-2% of the world’s population has this gorgeous colour hair? About 10% of the Irish population has red hair – the highest incidence of it in the world! Redheads are often described as…
