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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Celebrating the changing seasons of Ancient Ireland
The ancient Irish pagan celebrations and calendar were intertwined with their mythology. Now, celebrations for Celtic heroes and deities are Christian holidays.
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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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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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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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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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Pilgrimage to St Mullins during the Black Death
In the Middle Ages, many people made pilgrimages in times of crisis. The Black Death was one of the biggest crises during the fourteenth century in Ireland.
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Recalling the great Irish martyrs
An exclusive excerpt from former president Mary McAleese's latest book 'The 17 Irish Martyrs' out in March 2022.
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Sweet Money and the Bee Man of County Clare
In the wake of the Great Famine, there was a concerted push to increase Irish beekeeping as a means to support the country's destitute population.
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13 pilgrim pathways for your next Irish adventure
In times of great uncertainty, we need reassuring anchors to cling to. Links with our ancestors who survived even greater travails become increasingly important and a walk along one of…
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