Love Ireland

Every Christmas morning in Ireland, thousands of people plunge into a freezing sea. Discover the story behind Ireland’s beloved Christmas swim tradition.

The ancient Tír na nÓg legend tells of Oisín, who rode to paradise across the sea — and lost everything when he tried to come home to Ireland.

An Irish trad session has unwritten rules that nobody puts on a sign. Here is what visitors need to know before sitting down.

Dublin’s early house pubs held a special licence to open before 7am — for market porters, dockers, and night-shift workers who needed somewhere warm before the rest of the city woke up.

The Great Blasket Island was home to more than 150 Irish-speaking people. In 1953, the last 22 left forever — discover the extraordinary world they left behind.

Discover why the full Irish breakfast is so much more than a plate of food — and what eight simple items reveal about Ireland’s culture and identity.

Discover the haunting truth about Ireland’s most famous spirit — the banshee follows specific Gaelic families and wails before a death. Here’s what she really is, and who she follows.

Discover what the patterns on Irish dancing dresses really mean — from Celtic knots to spirals — and why competition costumes can cost thousands of pounds.

Dublin’s famous painted doors carry a story most visitors never hear. Discover the true history behind the Georgian doors — and what they really say about the city.

Master choux pastry at home with Chris from The Irish Baker Abroad. Four ingredients, crisp hollow shells, perfect éclairs every time — plus tips to avoid flat or soggy results.