Fairy Paths and Fairy Forts in Ireland: Why Builders Avoid Them
In Ireland, invisible fairy paths cross every field and valley. Even modern builders have gone around them. Here is the truth behind this ancient tradition.
In Ireland, invisible fairy paths cross every field and valley. Even modern builders have gone around them. Here is the truth behind this ancient tradition.
Discover the Irish language words that English simply cannot translate, and what they reveal about Ireland’s unique way of seeing the world.
The lock-in is one of Ireland’s most cherished pub traditions. Here’s what really happens once the doors close — and why those nights are never forgotten.
Ireland’s thatched cottages are instantly recognisable. But the ancient craft that built them is disappearing — and with it, a way of reading Irish history.
Inisbofin island off the coast of Connemara is one of Ireland’s most stunning secrets. Discover the legend behind its name, its 1,400-year history, and how to visit.
Make authentic Irish treacle scones with Chris’s foolproof method — frozen butter, cinnamon, mixed spice and a 30-minute chill for the perfect golden rise. Subscribe for weekly Ireland stories.
Every country has mothers. Only Ireland has a Mammy. She is not just a parent. She is a cultural phenomenon — recognisable across generations and …
Everyone who visits Ireland says their Guinness tasted different. Turns out they’re right — and the reasons will make you want to book a flight.
Once a month, rural Ireland transformed. Cattle filled the main street before dawn, deals were sealed with a handshake, and the pub opened early. This was Fair Day — the heartbeat of Irish country life.
In October 1588, a Spanish ship carrying over 1,300 men wrecked on rocks below Dunluce Castle in County Antrim. The gold recovered from the wreck is now on free display in Belfast.