Irish sayings, blessings and slang are the short phrases Irish families use for luck, comfort, teasing and welcome, and each one has a story behind …
The Irish Christmas wish most people use is Nollaig shona duit, “a happy Christmas” to one person, or Nollaig shona daoibh to a group. The …
Some places earn their identity the hard way — through exploding fermenters, boil-overs, and leaky mash tuns in a spare bedroom. That is, more or less, how Treaty City Brewery came to be. What started as a shared frustration with subpar beer, in a small East Vancouver apartment…
Ask Mary Gleeson why Irish bakers cut a cross in the top of soda bread and you get a short answer: “You have to cut …
Discover what life is really like in County Kerry, from Killarney National Park to Dingle and the Ring of Kerry — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Meet Goibniu, the smith god of Irish mythology, who forged the gods’ spears and brewed the ale of youth. Read the legend and the real metalwork behind it.
Can an American open a bank account in Ireland? Learn about ID, proof of address, PPS numbers, FATCA, FBAR, DIRT and deposit protection.
Some places just get it right. Goosers Bar & Eating House on Main Street in Ballina, County Tipperary, is one of them. Proudly reimagined and recently reopened, this riverside bar and eating house sits at the heart of the small but welcoming village of Ballina, right on the…
On 23 May 2011, a helicopter flew in to Moneygall, a village of about 350 people, and a pint was poured at Ollie’s Bar. The …
Dunluce Castle guide: the history of this cliff-top ruin in County Antrim, what to see, how long to stay and which sights to visit nearby too. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Some pubs have a view. Some pubs have atmosphere. The Moorings Bar and Restaurant on Davitt’s Quay in Dungarvan, County Waterford, has both — and then some. Overlooking the harbour of Dungarvan and bordered at the back by the ancient walls of 12th Century King John’s Castle…