For roughly 700 years, a sacred flame burned in Kildare, tended by nuns who believed St. Brigid returned each night to keep it alive. When it was finally extinguished, women spent 450 years making sure the story survived. In 1993, the flame was lit again.
Over 64,000 people are already part of the Love Ireland community. Here is what brings them together — and why you might want to join them on the road to one million.
The Knights Templar held land in Ireland from the late 12th century until the Order’s suppression in 1312. This guide covers the verified Irish Templar sites, what happened during the trials, and where to go if you want to trace the trail yourself.
Adie Jackson via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Sean’s Bar Athlone: Visiting the Oldest Pub in Ireland and Its Ancient Wattle Walls There is a …
PAUL FARMER via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Kyteler’s Inn Kilkenny: One of Ireland’s Oldest Pubs and the Witchcraft Trial Behind It There are pubs …
The meaning, origin and story behind the Irish girl name Muireann. How to pronounce it, where it comes from, and why Ireland loves it.
Newgrange is a 5,200-year-old passage tomb in County Meath that aligns with the winter solstice sunrise. Older than the pyramids and Stonehenge — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover Irish surnames from County Meath – Plunkett, O’Melaghlin, Cusack, Fleming and more. Origins, Gaelic meanings, and how to trace your Meath roots.
Photo: Berthold Werner via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning an Ireland trip this summer, mark your calendar. National Heritage Week runs August …
We’re setting a challenge: reach 1 million Irish hearts before St Patrick’s Day 2027. Here’s what the Love Ireland community is all about — and why it matters.
Celtic symbols for mother and son — including the Motherhood Knot, Trinity Knot, Claddagh ring, and triskelion — and what they mean in Irish tradition and heritage.