Discover the origins of Irish surnames from County Louth. From Norman lords like Bellew and Taaffe to ancient Gaelic clans like Mac Mahon and O’Hanlon — the surnames of Ireland’s smallest county.
Under Brehon Law, Ireland’s ancient legal code, refusing hospitality was a serious offence — and the wronged traveller had legal tools to enforce their rights. Discover the ancient Irish laws that governed generosity, honour, and the poet’s power to destroy a miser. Plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
The Irish signers of the Declaration of Independence include five remarkable men born in Ireland or of direct Irish descent — discover their counties, emigration stories, and where to visit their homelands today — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover the Irish soldiers who helped win American independence — from Commodore John Barry to the regiments that shaped the Revolution — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Trace the Irish roots of America’s founding fathers in Ireland. Visit Co. Antrim, Cobh, and the Ulster-American Folk Park where their story began — plus get weekly Ireland stories free in our newsletter.
Master Swiss meringue buttercream with Chris’s foolproof bain-marie method. Silky, stable, and far less sweet than standard buttercream — the professional baker’s secret for home kitchens.
Make traditional Irish boxty at home with Chris’s easy recipe. Golden potato pancakes with a crispy outside and soft inside — an Irish classic.
A wonderfully moist carrot cake with silky cream cheese frosting, decorated with walnuts and orange zest. Follow Chris from The Irish Baker Abroad step by step for a guaranteed perfect result.