Ireland’s thatched cottages are instantly recognisable. But the ancient craft that built them is disappearing — and with it, a way of reading Irish history.
Inisbofin island off the coast of Connemara is one of Ireland’s most stunning secrets. Discover the legend behind its name, its 1,400-year history, and how to visit.
Make authentic Irish treacle scones with Chris’s foolproof method — frozen butter, cinnamon, mixed spice and a 30-minute chill for the perfect golden rise. Subscribe for weekly Ireland stories.
Every country has mothers. Only Ireland has a Mammy. She is not just a parent. She is a cultural phenomenon — recognisable across generations and …
Everyone who visits Ireland says their Guinness tasted different. Turns out they’re right — and the reasons will make you want to book a flight.
Once a month, rural Ireland transformed. Cattle filled the main street before dawn, deals were sealed with a handshake, and the pub opened early. This was Fair Day — the heartbeat of Irish country life.
In October 1588, a Spanish ship carrying over 1,300 men wrecked on rocks below Dunluce Castle in County Antrim. The gold recovered from the wreck is now on free display in Belfast.
Before licensed pubs reached every Irish village, there were shebeens — illegal drinking houses hidden in plain sight. Here is their remarkable story.
Discover the American Wake — the all-night farewell tradition held in Irish homes the night before emigration, a custom that felt exactly like a funeral.
Somewhere along the shore of Lough Corrib, a farmer spots a horse standing alone in the shallows at dusk. Its coat is gleaming black, its …
Before books or radio, Ireland’s memory was kept by the seanchaí — a storyteller who could hold a room silent for three hours. Discover the tradition and where to hear it today.