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Standing stones in Ireland representing Lugh the Irish sun god of the harvest festival

Lugh in Irish Mythology: Ireland’s Sun God and the Harvest Festival He Created

Every summer, thousands of Irish people climb Croagh Patrick in County Mayo, most famously on Reek Sunday, the last Sunday of July. Some walk barefoot …

A wedge of golden lattice-topped Irish apple tart with tender spiced apple filling, served on a white plate

Traditional Irish Apple Tart Recipe: A Bramley Classic From the Irish Kitchen

Photo: Shisma / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) What’s the best Irish dish of all time? ☘️ Vote in our Best Irish Food poll — …

Ancient stone church ruins in County Sligo, Ireland, with green fields and gravestone

Tracing Your Roots in County Sligo: A Heritage Guide for the Irish Diaspora

County Sligo sits on Ireland’s north-west coast between the Atlantic and the mountains. W.B. Yeats called it the land of his heart’s desire. He’s buried …

Rockfleet Castle (Carrigahowley) on the shore of Clew Bay, County Mayo — the tower house stronghold of Grace O'Malley, the Pirate Queen of Connacht

Grace O’Malley: The Pirate Queen Who Faced Down a Tudor Monarch — and Won

Grace O’Malley sailed to London in 1593 and walked away with everything she asked for. The story of the Pirate Queen who outmanoeuvred Elizabeth I — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Samhain — The Real Irish Origin of Halloween and How It’s Still Celebrated Today

You dress your children up every October. You carve a pumpkin. You buy sweets and wait by the door. But here’s the thing. Every one …

Glendalough Round Tower, County Wicklow, Ireland

Irish Round Towers: What They Were Built For and the Best Places to See Them

Ireland has around 65 surviving round towers, built by monks between the 9th and 12th centuries as bell towers and refuges during Viking raids. Learn their history and the best sites to visit — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

The Hill of Tara in County Meath, ancient seat of Ireland's High Kings and setting of the mythological invasions of Ireland

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.

Carlingford Castle and harbour, County Louth, Ireland — a medieval Norman castle on the shores of Carlingford Lough

Best Things to Do in County Louth, Ireland: The Complete Guide

County Louth is Ireland’s smallest county but one of its most rewarding — from medieval Carlingford harbour to Drogheda’s ancient walls and the Cooley Mountains. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

Celtic high cross at Clonmacnoise monastic site, County Offaly, Ireland

How Irish Surnames Preserve Thousands of Years of Family History

Irish surnames carry hidden meanings that reveal your ancestors’ crafts, military roles, and scholarly lives — from McGowan the blacksmith to Clarke the scribe. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

View west across Carlingford Harbour in County Louth, Ireland

Best Things to Do in County Louth, Ireland: The Complete Guide

Discover the best things to do in County Louth — from Viking Drogheda and medieval Carlingford to the Battle of the Boyne and Monasterboice — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.

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