10 Irish Towns with Stories That Might Just Echo Your Own

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

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

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.

The Táin Bó Cúailnge is Ireland’s greatest ancient epic — a 2,000-year-old story of war, bulls, and heroism that shaped Irish culture and identity forever.

In 1937, every Irish schoolchild was given the same task: collect folklore from grandparents. The result was one of the world’s greatest cultural archives.

Ancient Ireland produced more gold jewellery than almost anywhere else on earth. Discover the lunulae, gorgets and Bronze Age hoards that still baffle archaeologists today.

Killary Harbour in Connemara is Ireland’s only fjord — and the cold Atlantic waters produce mussels that food lovers travel far to taste. Here is the story behind them.

In Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions, Irish is the language of daily life. Discover where to find them, what to expect, and why visitors fall silent.

You could have just walked in off the street. You might be soaking wet from the rain, or delivering a parcel, or breaking terrible news. …

Before funeral parlours, Irish wakes filled with neighbours, stories — and games. Discover the forgotten tradition of wake games and what they reveal about Irish culture.