Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 09 Dec 24
Do you know these 7 great Irish Christmas traditions? From the Christmas box to An Margadh Mór, here are some memorable Irish Christmas traditions from years past History • 09 Dec 24
The unique traditions of sending Christmas cards in Ireland In 1980s Ireland, the festive season was heralded by the daily arrival of Christmas cards, not decorations Christmas • 02 Dec 24
The unique traditions of sending Christmas cards in Ireland In 1980s Ireland, the festive season was heralded by the daily arrival of Christmas cards, not decorations Christmas • 02 Dec 24
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov 24
Why November 11th was a day for blood sacrifice rites in Ireland Blood sacrifices involving pigs, sheep or geese were practiced in Ireland well into living memory on Martinmas Folklore • 11 Nov 24
Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 24 Oct 24
Masks and black plastic bags: how we used to celebrate Halloween Despite being associated with the supernatural, Irish people traditionally saw Halloween as a night for fun and games Halloween • 24 Oct 24
The Michaelmas customs associated with September 29th in Ireland From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar History • 29 Sep 24
The Michaelmas customs associated with September 29th in Ireland From harvest and pilgrimage to legend and lore about púca and the weather, Michaelmas used to be an important day in the Irish calendar History • 29 Sep 24
A short history of mermaids in Irish folklore Mermaids are a feature of several tragic Irish folk tales and have been a source of inspiration for many writers and poets Folklore • 29 Aug 24
A short history of mermaids in Irish folklore Mermaids are a feature of several tragic Irish folk tales and have been a source of inspiration for many writers and poets Folklore • 29 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
'A good send-off': why food plays a major role in Irish funerals Irish funerals and wakes since ancient times have always highlighted the importance of food, feasting and hospitality Funerals • 22 Aug 24
12 events to check out during Heritage Week From shopfronts in Clare to basketmaking in Mayo and uileann pipes in Sligo, Heritage Week's 25th outing features much to see and do Heritage Week • 19 Aug 24
12 events to check out during Heritage Week From shopfronts in Clare to basketmaking in Mayo and uileann pipes in Sligo, Heritage Week's 25th outing features much to see and do Heritage Week • 19 Aug 24
How our ancestors were recycling long before green bins There are many lessons to learn from past generations in how they reused and recycled furniture, fashion and food waste Ireland • 05 Jul 24
How our ancestors were recycling long before green bins There are many lessons to learn from past generations in how they reused and recycled furniture, fashion and food waste Ireland • 05 Jul 24
The weird traditions associated with pregnancy in Irish folklore The many superstitions and customs around pregnancy demonstrated a belief that the process could be influenced by unseen forces Folklore • 24 Apr 24
The weird traditions associated with pregnancy in Irish folklore The many superstitions and customs around pregnancy demonstrated a belief that the process could be influenced by unseen forces Folklore • 24 Apr 24
