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Irish Wedding Traditions

An Irish traditional wedding is a beautiful ceremony to see or take part in. From the stunning attire of both the bride and groom. The bride would as is done to-day be dressed in a white dress to symbolize her purity. But, Irish weddings although are a lot of fun have...

Legend Of The Irish Leprechauns

The Leprechaun is one of Ireland’s more famous characters from Irish folklore. They have become renowned all over the world. The mischievous Irish Leprechaun has captured the imagination of millions of people over the years. With tales from some of how they've sighted...

The Traditional Irish Game Hurling

Hurling is a traditional Irish sport that is the oldest and fastest field game in the world. With a long history dating back over 3000 years, hurling remains the second most popular sport in Ireland today. The history of Hurling The first literary reference of hurling...

Celebrating Easter Traditions In Ireland

Easter is one of the most important religious holidays celebrated around the world. In Ireland, it is a time of great significance and has been celebrated for centuries with a range of customs and traditions that reflect the country's rich cultural heritage. From...

St Patrick's Day Celebrations & Traditions

St Patrick's Day Celebrations & Traditions

St Patrick's day is celebrated on March 17, the date of his death. Celebrated by millions all over the world it has become one of the most popular worldwide cultural events. So who was St Patrick? As he was a Patron...

The Púca (Pooka) In Irish Folklore

The Púca (Pooka) In Irish Folklore

The meaning of Pooka, pronounced poo-ka, is from the old Irish word 'púca', which means ‘goblin’. There are many variations of the spelling Pooka including Púca, Plica, Phuca, Pwwka, Puka, and Pookha all of which are...

Irish Mythology & Folklore From Ireland

Irish Mythology & Folklore From Ireland

Every culture on earth has its myths and folklore. They are not only the vehicle by which a culture can explain its origins, but myths are also a means by which various strands of a culture, such as clans or tribes and...

Playing Golf In Ireland

Playing Golf In Ireland

The GUI (Golfing Union of Ireland) was established in 1891, making Ireland the first country in the world to set up a Golfing Union. Today, the GUI holds similar credentials to that of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic...

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