Irish surname origins by county reveal a direct map of ancient Gaelic territories, Norman settlements, and plantation history. Each surname carries a geographic fingerprint — …
There is a quiet truth known to millions of Irish emigrants, and to the children and grandchildren they raised in kitchens far from Connacht or …
Bishop’s Island: The Abandoned Monastery You Can See from the Kilkee Cliff Walk
Most visitors to the Cliffs of Moher never notice Bishop’s Island below them — a flat-topped sea stack holding the ruins of a 6th-century monastery, completely cut off from the mainland. Here’s how to spot it and what you’re looking at.
Shepherd’s Pie Recipe: A Golden-Crusted Irish Classic Worth Making Again and Again
Andy Li via Wikimedia Commons (CC0) Shepherd’s Pie Recipe: A Golden-Crusted Irish Classic Worth Making Again and Again Few dishes speak to the heart of …
Johnnie Fox’s Pub in Glencullen: Ireland’s Highest Pub and Its Famous Hooley Night
Ian Rob via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) Johnnie Fox’s Pub in Glencullen: Ireland’s Highest Pub and Its Famous Hooley Night Perched at roughly 1,000 …
Culture Night Ireland 2026: Free Entry to Castles and Museums on September 18
Dieglop via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning an Ireland trip for mid-September, mark the 18th. Culture Night throws open the doors of …
Culture Night Ireland 2026: Free Castle and Museum Tours on September 18
Dieglop via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning a trip to Ireland this autumn, circle September 18 on your calendar. Culture Night is …
The Six Mythological Invasions of Ireland: How the Ancient Irish Explained Where They Came From
The six mythological invasions of Ireland explain where the ancient Irish believed they came from — and why every family tree connects to a mythological foundation. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Limerick Ireland Launches New Food Festival This September
Photo: Love Ireland Limerick just gave us another reason to slow down on the Wild Atlantic Way. The city debuts Linger: Limerick Festival of Food, …
West Cork Ireland: Best Coastal Walks, Islands and Seafood on the Wild Atlantic Way
Photo via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) If you’re planning an Ireland trip and debating between the Ring of Kerry or the Cliffs of Moher, …
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