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The Fir Bolg & The Third Invasion of Ireland

In the Mythological Cycle of Irish Mythology, the Fir Bolg (men of bags) arrived in Ireland after suffering 200 years of slavery in Greece. The Fir Bolg were descended from the Muintir Nemid, who, following the defeat of the Nemedians by the Fomorian Sea raiders,...

The Second Invasion of Ireland

After the destruction of Ireland's first settlers by plague, Ireland was empty of people, and it remained so for thirty years according to Irish Mythology. Then from Scythia, a central region in Europe, came Neamheadh Mac Agnoman mhic Pamp a descendant of Magog son of...

Ireland’s First Settlers

The story of Ireland's first settlers is part of Irish mythology taken from a manuscript, Foras Feasa ar Éireann, written by an Irish priest in the 1630s. In Foras Feasa ar Éireann, we are told by Geoffrey Keating that Banba, a daughter of Cain, the murderous son of...

The Irish Rebellion Of 1641

The Irish Rebellion of 1641 came about because of the resentment felt by the Catholic Irish, both Gael and Old English, in regards to the loss of their lands to Protestant settlers from England and Scotland. Catholic Irish were frightened by reports that the...

The Plantation Of Derry

Derry is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the whole of Ireland and dates back to sometime in the 6th Century A.D. With an abundance of history and heritage, some of which includes Vikings, Battles, and...

The Plantation Of Ulster

The Plantation of Ulster was part of the English conquest of Ireland, a method used to pacify and civilise the province. Although plantations in Ireland had started in the 1500s the Ulster Plantation did not start...

The 16th Century Period In Ireland

The 16th century was a time of significant change and upheaval in Ireland. During this period, the island was ruled by a series of English and Scottish monarchs, and English influence grew as English settlers began to...

History Of Vikings Invading Ireland

The Vikings first invaded Ireland in 795 AD. A small group of Norse warriors attacked a monastery on the east coast, plundering it of its valuables such as relics, and laid it to waste. The history of the Vikings in...

Traditions of Sheelah’s Day March 18

Sheelah’s Day falls on March 18, the day after St Patrick’s Day, once recognized all over Ireland as part of the old Irish calendar. The tradition of Sheelah’s Day An old way of celebrating St Patrick's day was to eat and drink into the early hours of March 18, known...

Ancient Samhain Traditions In Ireland

Samhain in Ireland is often referred to as Halloween but realistically both are separate celebrations. Halloween originates from the ancient celebration of Samhain when changing of the seasons and the dead were honored. What is Samhain? Samhain (pronounced sow-en)...

Halloween Traditions in Ireland (Samhain)

Halloween in Ireland has been celebrated for centuries and first originated from the festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years. Samhain in Ireland was an important festival, it marked the end of the bright half of the year and the start of the dark half....

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. About the traditional Christmas day swim The Christmas swim is renowned for its fundraising for charities with...

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. Dating back to the 12th century the Wexford Carol is also known by its first line “Good people, all this Christmas time.” History of the...

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...

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. Some blessing maybe hundreds of years old when others could have been created last week by someone sitting in Papua New Guinea,...

Christmas Traditions In Ireland

Irish Christmas traditions usually begin on the first or second weekend of December. This is when many families starting their preparation for the Christmas festivities. Each family will have their own Christmas traditions but a lot of older practices still remain...

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...

Irish Burial Traditions

If there is any tradition in Ireland that is common among Irish families it would be that of a burial of a loved one. Although it's a sad occasion our spiritual & religious beliefs help us get through a mournful time. A Custom Irish Wake House There are many ideas...

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 Saint of Ireland his feast day was important in...

Traditions & Customs in Ireland

Everyone has some form of tradition that is passed through generations of families, most of which we never bothering exploring. Unfortunately, as generations come and go so does our typical way of life, our cultural lifestyle and any tradition we may know of today....