Love Ireland

Love Ireland shares the stories, landscapes, and traditions that make Ireland one of the most beloved destinations on earth. From the Wild Atlantic Way to ancient heritage sites, our team writes about the places, history, and culture that locals treasure most. Join 65,000 readers who receive our free weekly newsletter at loveireland.substack.com.

A bowl of traditional Dublin Coddle with sausages, potatoes and onions in a rich broth

Dublin’s Favourite Stew Has Fed Working Families for Three Centuries

Dublin Coddle is the hearty sausage and potato stew that has fed Dublin families for centuries. Discover its rich history and why Dubliners still love it.

Ancient ogham stone inscribed with notched lines standing at the entrance to Oweynagat Cave of Cats in County Roscommon Ireland

Ireland’s Ancient Stone Alphabet That Only the Druids Were Meant to Understand

Discover the ancient ogham stones of Ireland — an alphabet carved into standing stones that predates Christianity and still puzzles scholars today.

Ancient Irish megalithic stone tomb chamber with standing stones Ireland

The Ancient Irish Legend That Predates Dracula by 1,500 Years

Ireland had its own vampire legend centuries before Dracula was written. Meet the Abhartach, the ancient warlord who rose from his grave to demand blood from his own people.

The Irish Island Where Pilgrims Have Gone Barefoot and Hungry for 1,500 Years

Discover the Lough Derg pilgrimage in County Donegal, where thousands still fast barefoot on Station Island for three days — a tradition over 1,500 years old.

The Hidden History Behind Every Irish Pub Name You’ve Ever Walked Past

Every Irish pub name tells a story — from rebellion to mythology and lost trades. Discover the hidden history behind Ireland’s most iconic pub names.

A quiet yellow farmhouse in a green Irish valley near Doolin, County Clare, representing a traditional Irish townland

Why Ireland Is Made of 62,000 Tiny Kingdoms — and Your Family Came From One

Ireland’s 62,000 townlands are the secret key to every Irish family’s story. Find out what they are, why they matter, and how to trace your own Irish ancestry.

Why Thousands of Visitors Eat Like Medieval Lords Inside an Irish Castle Every Night

Experience the magic of the Bunratty Castle medieval banquet in County Clare — a 600-year-old great hall, mead, music, and entertainment every night.

The Irish Saint Who Stood So Still a Bird Built Her Nest in His Hand

The legend of St. Kevin of Glendalough: the Irish monk so still a blackbird built her nest in his hand. A story from one of Ireland’s most sacred valleys.

The Dying Art That Made Ireland’s Most Iconic Cottage — and Why It’s Almost Gone

Fewer than 2,000 thatched cottages remain in Ireland today. Discover the ancient craft of thatching, why it’s disappearing, and where to see it survive.

A traditional full Irish breakfast with bacon, sausages, black pudding, fried egg, mushrooms and tomato on a white plate

The Unwritten Rules of the Full Irish Breakfast

The smell hits you before you’ve even opened your eyes.

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