Uilleann Pipes
Music

Irish Uilleann Pipes

The Uillean pipes are known as the national pipes of Ireland and they were originally known as the Union Pipes.

Playing the Irish Harp
Music

The Irish Harp

The Irish harp is a famous Irish instrument which has been used for centuries upon centuries. The ancient folk instrument has a beautiful delicate sound but did not always carry the same honor as it […]

Chasing a leprechaun
Irish Mythology & Folklore

How To Catch A Leprechaun

If you get lucky and manage to catch a leprechaun you need to be smarter than him or else you will be easily tricked which can have damaging results, never take your eye off him […]

Hunter pie
Food Recipes

Recipe For Hunters Pie

In many parts of Ireland, mashed potatoes are used to top pies instead of pastry.

The Irish Tin Whistle
Music

The Irish Tin Whistle

The Tin whistle is also called a penny whistle or feadóg stain. It is a well-known and regularly used instrument in traditional Irish music.

Rory Gallagher
Music

Rory Gallagher

Rory Gallagher was born Liam Rory Gallagher on the 2nd March 1948 in a town in Co. Donegal called Ballyshannon.

Sunrise on Irish coast
Traditions

Irish Blessings & Sayings

With Ireland being famous for its Saints and Scholars it comes as no surprise that it’s also a country famous for its blessings and sayings.

Garden peas for soup
Food Recipes

Pea & Ham Soup

Another popular soup dish in Ireland is Pea & Ham soup. This basic dish is easily made but tastes wonderful and is greatly welcomed on a cold winters day.