Irish Interest
A Few Interesting Facts about Hurling
Today the All Ireland Hurling Final takes place in Croke Park, Dublin. Hurling is a field game unique to Ireland and has led to rivalry between towns and villages around...
A Few Interesting Facts about Hurling
Today the All Ireland Hurling Final takes place in Croke Park, Dublin. Hurling is a field game unique to Ireland and has led to rivalry between towns and villages around...
Mac and Mc in Irish Surnames
One of the most distinctive elements of Irish surnames is the way in which the family name is prefixed by O' or Mac. In this post, we explain the origin...
Mac and Mc in Irish Surnames
One of the most distinctive elements of Irish surnames is the way in which the family name is prefixed by O' or Mac. In this post, we explain the origin...
Irish Halloween Traditions
Since today is Halloween I thought I'd share some Irish Halloween traditions. I have written in past about how the tradition of Halloween originated in Ireland. Many of the things...
Irish Halloween Traditions
Since today is Halloween I thought I'd share some Irish Halloween traditions. I have written in past about how the tradition of Halloween originated in Ireland. Many of the things...
30 Weird and Wonderful Irish Facts
Ireland can be strange place sometimes. It may be the unpredictable weather, the fact that we’re slightly isolated from the rest of Europe, or maybe even all those myths and...
30 Weird and Wonderful Irish Facts
Ireland can be strange place sometimes. It may be the unpredictable weather, the fact that we’re slightly isolated from the rest of Europe, or maybe even all those myths and...
The Celtic Brooch, a Brief History
Last week I started to design some new items including Celtic brooches. I've written before about the fascinating history and meaning of Celtic torcs so I was now eager to...
The Celtic Brooch, a Brief History
Last week I started to design some new items including Celtic brooches. I've written before about the fascinating history and meaning of Celtic torcs so I was now eager to...
What are Irish Bronze Age Lunulae?
Lunulae are flat crescent shape sheets of gold which were worn as neck ornaments. The word lunula was first used in the 18th century. It is derived from the Latin...
What are Irish Bronze Age Lunulae?
Lunulae are flat crescent shape sheets of gold which were worn as neck ornaments. The word lunula was first used in the 18th century. It is derived from the Latin...