Traditions in Ireland have been passed down generation by generation. Some older Irish traditions still remain popular today when others are fading away.
Camogie is a traditional Irish sport that holds a significant place in the country’s sporting heritage.
Croagh Patrick is a mountain in county Mayo also known as The Reek or Patrick’s sacred mountain. Each year thousands of people climb Croagh Patrick on a pilgrim to honor the patron saint of Ireland.
The Pogues are an Irish punk band formed in 1982 and have outstanding popularity all over the world, and their song Fairytale of New York is known worldwide as a Christmas anthem.
May Day was considered important in the Irish calendar and dates as far back as pagan times.
Samhain in Ireland is often referred to as Halloween but realistically both are separate celebrations.
Halloween in Ireland has been celebrated for centuries and first originated from the festival of Samhain which dates back over 2,000 years.
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.
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 Carol is one of Ireland’s oldest Christmas Carols and is one of the oldest surviving Carols in the European tradition.
Christmas Mince Pies are traditionally eaten during the Christmas holidays.
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. […]
We’re always told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and when you experience a typical traditional Irish breakfast, you’ll see for yourself how important it is.
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