Why the Night Before Emigrating Was Called a Wake in Old Ireland
Discover the American Wake — the all-night farewell tradition held in Irish homes the night before emigration, a custom that felt exactly like a funeral.
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The Unwritten Rules of an Irish Trad Session That Nobody Tells You About
An Irish trad session has unwritten rules that nobody puts on a sign. Here is what visitors need to know before sitting down.
Why the First Thing an Irish Person Does in a Crisis Is Put the Kettle On
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. …
The Secret Passages Hidden Inside Ireland’s Ancient Castles — and Why They Were Built
Inside Ireland’s ancient castles lie mural passages, postern gates, and murder holes that most visitors never see. Here’s what they were built for.
The Illicit Irish Spirit That Kept Rural Families Warm for Three Centuries
The forbidden history of poitin — Ireland’s illicit spirit that kept rural families alive for centuries, why it was banned, and why some still make it in secret today.
The Irish Word That No Other Language Can Translate — and What It Really Means
Discover the true meaning of craic — the Irish word no other language can properly translate. What it is, where it came from, and how to find it in Ireland.
The Aran Islands Shouldn’t Be Able to Grow Anything — and Yet They Always Have
The Aran Islands are bare limestone rock with almost no natural soil. So how did generations of island families grow food there for thousands of years? The answer is in every stone wall.
The Forgotten Castle That Was Once the Most Powerful Fortress in Medieval Ireland
Trim Castle in County Meath is Ireland’s largest Norman castle, yet most visitors know little of its remarkable story. Discover eight centuries of history within its ancient walls.
The Tiny Irish Farm That Shaped American History — and You Can Still Walk Through It
In 1848, a young man named Patrick Kennedy locked the door of his stone farmhouse in County Wexford, walked to the harbour at New Ross, and boarded a ship…
Why Is The Giant’s Causeway Famous?
The Giant’s Causeway is the unique jewel in the crown…
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