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Luke Kelly: A Folk Music Icon

Luke Kelly, an iconic figure in Irish music, left an indelible mark on the folk music scene with his powerful voice, passionate performances, and unwavering commitment to social justice. As a founding member of The Dubliners, Kelly's influence extended far beyond the...

Bosco: The Beloved Children's Show

For over three decades, Bosco has been a fixture in the lives of Irish children. It's a show that has entertained generations and is fondly remembered by all who grew up watching it. Origins of Bosco Bosco began its...

Remembering Gerry Ryan: A Tribute to the Beloved Irish TV Personality

Gerry Ryan was an Irish TV and radio presenter who had a significant impact on the entertainment industry. He was known for his unique style, humor, and ability to connect with his audience. In this tribute, we will...

Gay Byrne: The Iconic Irish TV Presenter Who Inspired a Nation

Gay Byrne was a legendary Irish television presenter who was one of the most influential figures in Irish broadcasting for over five decades. He was born in Dublin in 1934, Gabriel Mary Byrne, known affectionately as...

Sinead O'Connor: The Powerful Voice of an Irish Icon

Sinead O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter who has been active in the music industry since the late 1980s. She is known for her powerful vocals and her socially conscious lyrics, as well as her outspokenness on a...

Traditional Drink of Irish Poitín

Poitín, Poteen, Mountain Dew, Mountain Tea, these are just some of the names given to this drink that was commonly distilled illegally. Brewed in the mountains or in very rural areas of Ireland it was distilled using just 1 pot. Variations of this recipe have been...

How To Make A Hot Toddy (Irish Whiskey Punch)

The Hot Toddy, although traditionally a Scottish drink, it's often made in Ireland to beat off man-flu or help with insomnia. A well made Hot Toddy tastes delicious but never drink too many or you'll end up dancing on tables or worse yet, flat on your back. What is...

Pubs In Ireland

Almost in any country, you'll find an Irish pub where you can order an Irish drink, eat some Irish cuisines, and listen to Irish music but how do Irish pubs around the world compare to pubs in Ireland? The local pub in Ireland The local, as it's referred to as, is the...

The Irish Drinking Culture

Many people like to think of Irish people as the drunken Irish and have a stereotypical view that we simply drink a lot. There are various reasons why people tend to link Irish to drinking but we like to think it’s down to the fact that Irish produces some of the...

Traditional Irish Dancing

We know very little about the origins of Irish dancing or when it first arrived in Ireland but we do know it has been here since the arrival of the Celtic culture. The history of Irish Dancing When the Gaels arrived in Ireland they brought with them a new culture that...