March is here. To kick start the month I’m delighted to introduce you to the quirky and entertaining artwork created by Olyart in County Galway,
Discover the rich history behind Ireland's best known symbols. The most lucky Irish symbol is not the four-leaf clover, but the...
I'm Irish, which means, in some way, that I'm obligated to honor St. Patrick's Day. (Truth be told: I don't feel an obligation so much as pride in my heritage.) For more interesting facts about Ireland, visit Eupedia .
Looking for an easy laugh, well these Irish memes have got you covered. Irish people know how to laugh at themselves and have a good time. So start decorating and don’t get caught without your green on! Isn’t everyone a bit Irish on Saint Patrick’s day!?!?!? Also, check out the link for some great Irish…
Inspired by Ireland and the Irish people's unique use of the English language? Check out these incredible Irish sayings.
Celtic Crosses: Discover the history & function. The iconic cross design with a ring intersecting the arms is more than a religious symbol.
Brave Hearts, by Californian author and fellow Irish American, Jean Mahoney is a novel of tenacity and resolution, bravery and love
Traditional Irish symbol of Love, the Claddagh Ring. Graphic includes the word "Gradh" (gaelic for "Love"). You also receive the image without the word. Fun decorative image for St. Patrick's Day parties and Weddings or Valentine's Day or just about anytime you want to send your love! Vintage image - over 100 years old. 0045 Digital Image Download in 8.5x11 inch size, (Image dimensions may vary) ready for printing on your own printer. You receive a 300 dpi High Resolution image in .png format with a transparent background or in .jpg format with a white background. Print this as many times as you'd like! Terms of Use: The images you purchase may be used in your designing and crafting projects. However, they may not be used or resold, as digital or print copies in the format you receive them in. Please respect the terms of usage! Since original illustration is 100 years old, image has vintage look and may show some imperfections when printed. You will receive image without watermark.
Always wanted to know how to say Good Morning in Irish? Discover exactly how you say good morning in Irish and other useful greetings right here. Find out how the Irish typically greet one another and other useful greetings that will have you sounding like a local in no time!
Kevin Barry was 18 years old when he was caught by British troops during the Irish War of Independence and hanged. This is the story of the Black and Tans in 1920. They were officially called the Royal Irish Constabulary Special Reserve. It was a terrible time in our Irish history.
Do you have an Irish surname in your family tree? In this Letter from Ireland we look at the Tribes of Ireland in 1150. Join us as we take a tour off the kingdoms at this time and the surnames associated with them.
The biggest hurdle they faced was that the teacher insisted on no baby talk. “You need to use ‘big people’ words,” she’d always remind them. She asked Chris what he had done over the weekend. “I went to visit my Nana.” “No, you went to visit your Grandmother. Use big people words!” She...
Top o' the mornin' to ya all! Doing an Irish Jig! I'm so happy to be back!! So tell me friends, Are you proudly wearing Green today? How Irish are you? 1/4, one-half.......all irish? It seems that on St. Patty's day everyone wants to let their Irish out of the bag. I guess it's just the fun of it all, and the proud Irish folks wanting to shout it all from the rooftops that yes indeed they have green in their blood! My maternal grandparents were Irish, my grandfather was as Irish as could be, and he let you know it too. (My Irish grandparents with my uncle in the spring of 65') Of course this was their favorite holiday. So yes, that indeed makes me part Irish, and I too have fondness for the holiday. We make our corned beef and cabbage, a traditional boiled dinner. Red potatoes, an onion, carrots, and a head of cabbage all thrown into a heavy stock pot with a beer of course, and the corned beef has to slowly cook in the broth for a long time..... A four-leaf clover found in my yard last spring....... The shamrocks come out. Irish blessings are said, and Danny boy is usually sung while loved ones are remembered. If we have the pleasure to spend the holiday with extended family you can be certain their will be celebrating goin on. I so love all of the beautiful Irish proverbs and the superstitions are a hoot! I also love that I can attest to the fact that I am supposed to have a slew of "Irish lace" throughout my home this is a rule for us Irish folks ya know. For those of you who do not partake in being Irish on this most festive holiday, Irish lace is cobwebs, lol. We start our morning out with a little soda bread (with raisins) and some Twinings Irish Breakfast Tea I drink this tea throughout the year. It is a little stronger than my regular tea and I like to drink it in the morning to wake my brain up. Of course that soda bread is slathered with real butta! In This Irish Home May these walls be filled with laughter, may it reach from floor to rafter. May the roof keep out the rain, may sunshine warm each windowpane. And may the door be open wide to let the Good Lord's love inside. The red potatoes all washed and ready to go into the pot for this evenings dinner. When Irish eyes are smiling, Sure, 'tis like the morn in Spring. In the lilt of Irish laughter You can hear the angels sing. When Irish hearts are happy, All the world seems bright and gay. And when Irish eyes are smiling, Sure, they steal your heart away. So what are your St. Patrick's Day plans? What recipes do you make? I would love to hear about it, if you care to share! Here is an easy Brownie recipe for you to print and try.... you can't go wrong with brownies at my house, they're easy and they're chocolate! We try alot of different variations. Let me know what you think if you try these. Well I hope that the Leprachauns leave a few four-leafed Clovers strewn about your yard for some good luck! Good lord knows that I am not broken (you are so right Sharon Lovejoy!) and so lucky to have you all come back after all of the troubles I aired the last two posts, hehe! Thanks good friends! I leave you with this Irish Blessing...... Check back in again later this week, I will be hosting a Giveaway for followers to celebrate my ONE YEAR BLOGGING ANNIVERSARY that I missed while my computer was down! Take Care! Dee
The ultimate guide to Irish slang, and various random terms vs. American terms, compiled during my 6 months living in Ireland.
The exhibit contains 51 black-and-white photos taken by photojournalist Marvin Koner...
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(Raise your hand if you get confused.) In the United States over 50 million people have Irish ancestry, while about 25 million have Scottish. (Image is from Sometimes the terms Irish, Celtic, Scots…
Corned beef and cabbage is in the crock pot for my family, and frosted bakery shamrock cookies await them, too...the best I can do on a day...
Wisdom is an oft-valued, yet rarely seen trait across the world. Cultures, families, and even businesses revere it, but how many of your own friends would
It's been a very interesting week in this part of the world - the Easter 1916 Rising commemoration has been taking place right through the week, with some
The band of the month is Craic . Their EP " It's Still New Enough That It's Forgivable " is so good that they deserve to be featured as band...
There are many lessons to be learned from Celtic mythology. Here are some of the most important, along with a look at the protagonists of each story. We all need a bit of an escape sometimes, and I’ve always found a sense of solace in curling up with a book of fairy tales in a
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A major aspect of traditional Irish folklore is the wealth of long-held beliefs and superstitions that Irish people have retained across the centuries. Many of these beliefs can be traced back to long-standing Celtic traditions.
Tír na nÓg - The Legend of Oisín Long, long ago in Ireland, from the time of Conn Céadchathach in the second century after Christ until the death of Cairpre Liffechair in the third century, there was a band of warriors called the Fianna, who defended Ireland against invasion.
Snippets of Irish life and history that tell the story of Ireland.
Irish quotes have a special charm to them, often reflecting the friendly nature of the Irish people. They capture the
Love Irish jokes? Well, I have over fifty of the funniest Irish jokes, including many that have Paddy and Murphy in them. Guaranteed laughter.
The blessings are available in 4 different sizes. Listed measurements are the inner dimensions. The 5x7 and 8x10 options are printed on ivory card-stock, and are matted in a forest-green matting with hand-embossed gold corners of Celtic design. The dark-wood, walnut frame is ¾ inches thick, and comes with glass, a hanger, and an easel for easy display. The 11x14 and 16x20 options are printed on ivory card-stock, and are matted in a forest-green double-matting with gold inner trim. The dark-wood, walnut frame is 1 ½ inches thick, and comes with plexiglass and a hanger for wall display. The text reads: "May those that love us Love us; And those that don't Love us, May God turn their hearts; And if He can’t turn Their hearts, May He turn their Ankles, So we’ll know them By their limping." A personalized message can also be included at no extra cost, and will appear underneath the original text. Please note that we may have to resize or reformat the text to accommodate your personal message. We make every attempt to format the text so that is as visually appealing as possible. You may send us a message to request a draft image of the personalization before we ship it out. The font we use is called “Tolkien”, we use this font as it most resembles traditional Celtic/Gaelic handwriting. If you have any special requests regarding font, size, or formatting, please send a message after ordering and we will be more than happy to accommodate you.
Do you have an Irish surname in your family tree? In this Letter from Ireland we look at the Tribes of Ireland in 1150. Join us as we take a tour off the kingdoms at this time and the surnames associated with them.
The Irish rover Traditional Irish song art print. This design is professionally printed on high quality 300 gsm matte paper. A4 framed option comes in 30cm x 40cm frame with white mount.
Today, 80 percent of the world’s inhabitants will invoke some long-lost connection to the Emerald Isle as an excuse to drink Guinness and wear green. But I’d rather celebrate another of…
