'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
What we've learned about Michael Collins from Sligo jail diary The revolutionary leader's "daily notes and musings" are a chance to hear his authentic voice, rather than speeches or more formal writings Michael Collins • 20 Apr 24
What we've learned about Michael Collins from Sligo jail diary The revolutionary leader's "daily notes and musings" are a chance to hear his authentic voice, rather than speeches or more formal writings Michael Collins • 20 Apr 24
The love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors found love at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 14 Feb 24
The love lives of our 19th century ancestors Forget Bumble or Tinder or First Dates, our ancestors found love at gatherings like fairs, pattern days and wakes Folklore • 14 Feb 24
The Year In Ireland: a vital collection of Irish folk customs Kevin Danaher's book brought a wealth of information about Irish folklore to the attention of the general public Folklore • 19 Jan 24
The Year In Ireland: a vital collection of Irish folk customs Kevin Danaher's book brought a wealth of information about Irish folklore to the attention of the general public Folklore • 19 Jan 24
Is it last orders for the Irish pub? The demise of many original Irish pubs with unique histories, shopfronts and interiors is a threat to a distinctive part of Irish heritage Pubs • 25 Aug 23
Is it last orders for the Irish pub? The demise of many original Irish pubs with unique histories, shopfronts and interiors is a threat to a distinctive part of Irish heritage Pubs • 25 Aug 23
Why Whit Sunday is the unluckiest day of the year Tradition dictated that Irish people shouldn't leave the house to avoid all the dangers associated with Whit Sunday Folklore • 20 May 24
Why Whit Sunday is the unluckiest day of the year Tradition dictated that Irish people shouldn't leave the house to avoid all the dangers associated with Whit Sunday Folklore • 20 May 24
Death, sex, superstition and fear: the hawthorn tree in Ireland Why was the hawthorn tree regarded in Irish folklore and tradition as one to be avoided? Folklore • 10 May 24
Death, sex, superstition and fear: the hawthorn tree in Ireland Why was the hawthorn tree regarded in Irish folklore and tradition as one to be avoided? Folklore • 10 May 24
