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Camogie: A Tradition of Strength, Skill, and Sporting Heritage

Camogie is a traditional Irish sport that holds a significant place in the country's sporting heritage. Dating back centuries, it is the female equivalent of hurling and is played with similar intensity and skill. Historical Origins of Camogie The origins of camogie...

The pilgrimage of Croagh Patrick

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 pilgrimage to the summit of Croagh Patrick takes place on the...

Fusing Punk and Irish Folk: The Timeless Sound of The Pogues

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. The Pogues early years Fronted by Shane MacGowan The Pogues were formed in King's Cross,...

Old May Day Customs & Traditions in Ireland

May Day was considered important in the Irish calendar and dates as far back as pagan times. The day marks the coming of summer and was celebrated in a festival called Lá Bealtaine so it comes as no surprise that the Irish had many customs and traditions surrounding...
Recipe For Irish Soda Bread

Recipe For Irish Soda Bread

Soda bread is a recipe found in Western Europe but it is a very common recipe within Ireland. It is not a good idea to keep Soda Bread so it should be served hot and baked every morning to be included in any Irish...

How To Cook Irish Turnips

How To Cook Irish Turnips

Another popular meal in Ireland is made from turnips. As Ireland has a wet climate it’s the perfect place for growing turnips which is popular in the farming industry. Like potatoes, the turnips are cheap to purchase,...

How To Cook Irish Poundies

How To Cook Irish Poundies

A lot of people in Ireland are not familiar with Poundies as it's only really made in certain regions but its really similar to Champ, Cally, or Pandy. The main difference between Poundies and Champ is how the two are...

Irish Uilleann Pipes

Irish Uilleann Pipes

The Uillean pipes are known as the national pipes of Ireland and they were originally known as the Union Pipes. How the Uillean pipes work The Uillean pipes have a system much like the bagpipes. However, the bag is...

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