The Last Fire breathing serpent in Ireland
Irish Mythology & Folklore

Lig na Paiste – The Last Serpent of Ireland

Ireland is a land of myth and mystery, a land rich in stories of the supernatural, of the fantastic. Even today, although a modern outward-looking nation, the Irish hold close to their hearts the tales […]

The magic cloak of St Brigid
Irish Mythology & Folklore

The Magic Cloak of St Brigid

The magic cloak of St Brigid tells the legend of how Kildare Abbey was built by one of Ireland’s most famous Saints.

The Cóiste Bodhar (Death Coach)
Irish Mythology & Folklore

The Cóiste Bodhar (Death Coach)

The Cóiste Bodhar (pronounced coach-a-bower) in Irish folklore is a silent death coach that makes its appearance in the event of someone’s death.

Food Recipes

How To Make Traditional Irish Stew

When it comes to making a traditional Irish Stew, there is no special recipe. It’s a basic dish with few ingredients that is very easy to prepare, and it tastes delicious.

Traditional Christmas Swim
Traditions

The Traditional Christmas Day Swim

The Christmas day swim has been taking place in Ireland for over 40 years and has become popular with thousands of people taking to the cold Irish waters.

The Wexford Christmas Carol
Traditions

The Wexford Carol

The Wexford Carol is one of Ireland’s oldest Christmas Carols and is one of the oldest surviving Carols in the European tradition.

The Christmas pub crawl
Culture

The 12 Pubs of Christmas

The 12 pubs of Christmas is an Irish Christmas tradition in which participants visit 12 different pubs in a single day, having a drink at each one. It is typically done as a social outing with friends and often involves dressing up in Christmas-themed costumes. […]

Mussels in a bowl with garlic butter
Food Recipes

Mussels in Cream & Garlic Recipe

This recipe of Mussels in Cream & Garlic is a personal favourite. It’s a delicious but yet simple dish when fresh Mussels are used.

The Saw Doctors
Music

The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors formed in 1986 and released fifteen albums. They have achieved nineteen top-thirty hits and are renowned worldwide for their energetic live performances.