Feasting on St Brigid’s Day
A number of traditional Irish recipes are associated with St Brigid's Day. Here we takes a few favourites!
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9 Adorable Irish dog breeds you need to adopt
Are you searching for your new best friend? These nine Irish pups are bred for hunting and shows but perfect for cuddles and fun.
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Exploring the wild Irish uplands
In wild Ireland, we find unforgettable stories and captivating legends. The Irish uplands have been inextricably intertwined with Irish history.
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Dracula: A horror novel from the Irish imagination
Bram Stoker is the famous Irish novelist who wrote Dracula. His rise to stardom, however, is often overlooked because of his timeless horror novel.
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A collection of real Irish ghost stories for Halloween
There's no better way to observe Oíche Shamhna (Halloween) than to read spine-chilling stories of otherworldly encounters from real people across Ireland.
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The Celtic Spirit and the Otherworld
For the Celts, death did not mean annihilation. Death was a rite of passage to the the blessed realm of the gods and ancestors.
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The Powerful Women of Irish Mythology: The Morrígan – Goddess of Death
As we continue to traverse through the world of Irish mythology for powerful women, we encounter the feared Morrígan
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Glencairn Abbey in the Autumn: A spiritual haven for women
Valerie O'Sullivan's collection of photos and wisdom offer an exclusive view of Ireland's only Cistercian monastery for women in the crisp Autumn.
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We can revive the Irish language. Should we?
The language is a source of ongoing, heated debate in Ireland. But should Irish be revived? Dr. De Barra discusses.
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Mountains, wells, and caves: A look at Ireland’s sacred landscape
In Ireland, relics can also be found in the natural landscape. Holy wells, caves, stones and even mountains have been pilgrim destinations for centuries.
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