Somewhere in the world right now, someone is humming a tune their grandmother sang, or correcting a stranger about where the “real” Irish pub is, or feeling their chest tighten at a photograph of a green field they have never stood in. Ireland does that. It lives in people long after the boat has sailed, the generations have passed, and the accent has softened into something new.
So we set ourselves a dream: to gather one million Irish hearts — one for every person who loves Ireland — and watch them fill in the map of the island, county by county, by St Patrick’s Day 2027.
What is One Million Irish Hearts?
It’s simple. Every person who joins the Love Ireland family colours one heart on a living map of Ireland. As more people join, more of the island fills in — until the whole of Ireland, all thirty-two counties, glows with a million hearts. You can watch the map fill in real time.
As things stand, 64,142 hearts are already filled — about 6.4% of the way to a million, with 270 days to go until St Patrick’s Day 2027. The number climbs every single day.
Why a million? Why hearts?
Because there are roughly 70 million people of Irish descent scattered across the world — in America, Britain, Canada, Australia and far beyond — and millions more who simply love the place. A million hearts is not a vanity number. It’s a way of saying: you belong to this, wherever you are. You don’t need a passport, a surname, or a plane ticket. You only need to love Ireland.
How to claim your heart (it’s free)
Joining costs nothing. When you join the Love Ireland family, your heart is added to the map, and you start receiving our free Ireland stories — a little piece of home in your inbox, every weekday: the places, the history, the language, the pubs, and the people.
☘ Claim your heart on the map of Ireland
It’s free. Join the Love Ireland family, colour one heart on the map, and help us reach one million by St Patrick’s Day 2027.
The road to one million
We’re marking the journey in milestones — 75,000, then 100,000, then onward — and celebrating each one together as the map fills. Every name is a real person who loves Ireland, and every heart brings the picture of the whole island a little closer to complete.
One million hearts by St Patrick’s Day 2027. We’re not chasing a number — we’re building the biggest Irish community in the world, together. Come and claim your place on the map.
Secure Your Dream Irish Experience Before It’s Gone!
Planning a trip to Ireland? Don’t let sold-out tours or packed attractions spoil your journey. Iconic experiences like visiting the Cliffs of Moher, exploring the Rock of Cashel, or enjoying a guided walk through Ireland’s ancient past often sell out quickly—especially during peak travel seasons.
Booking in advance guarantees your place and ensures you can fully immerse yourself in the rich culture and breathtaking scenery without stress or disappointment. You’ll also free up time to explore Ireland’s hidden gems and savour those authentic moments that make your trip truly special.
Make the most of your journey—start planning today and secure those must-do experiences before they’re gone!