Dia Daoibh!
I love Ireland and all things Irish. I’m guessing you do too, which is why you’re here. This is a site to explore Ireland in all of her many incredible facets, from ancient history, modern history, her people, the land, traveling, recipes, pictures, music, symbols, language, famous Irish men and women…no topic left unexplored!
I hope you will join me on this incredible journey into Ireland.
Slan~
Can you understand any of this? A slew of Hooligans and their buddies were at the boycott. It was a real donnybrook! They smashed whisky bottles to smithereens and shouted phony slogans. They wore matching trousers and brogues. There were slobs galore hanging around who really dug what was going on and shouting, ‘shut your … Continue reading Are you speaking Irish?
There are eight main (once) sacred days in Ireland. Imbolc/St. Brigid’s day, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lammas, Mabon, Samhain, and Yule. Since it’s almost May, I’m going to highlight Beltane. Beltane is celebrated on the 1st of May. In the United States, you may have celebrated or heard of May Day. I do remember having special … Continue reading Beltane
Quick – what’s the first thing that comes to mind when I say, ‘Ireland’? If you thought of a leprechaun, you’re certainly not alone. A wee man, the leprechaun is iconic and several happen to appear across the United States every March. Maybe you’ve seen one. When it comes to Irish creatures, the leprechaun falls … Continue reading Leprechauns
“From the Ferocious O Flahertys O Lord deliver us”. How cool is that? We stayed in a charming little town near Galway, Oughterard, on one of our visits to Ireland. DNA showed all my Irish lines were from the Connaught area, so I asked a friendly store owner where different clans were located. He had … Continue reading The Ferocious O Flahertys…
All Things *Ancient* Irish 