On the day of Saint Patrick’s Day, the remark that “everyone is Irish” is one that has been heard rather often. We are aware that this is the case, and we also are aware that it is simple to partake in the good fortune of the Irish by first partaking in a delectable dinner and then in a traditional Irish coffee.
History of Ireland
- Aug 16 2022
What Makes Up a Full Irish Breakfast?
There is nothing like starting your day off with a traditional Irish Breakfast, especially on vacation. Have you ever been curious about how to cook a full Irish breakfast in the Irish style? You don’t need to search any further! It is quite easy to do, and it is a beautiful way to show appreciation to your loved ones!
- Aug 15 2022
How to Pour and Drink a Pint of Guinness
Categories: Irish Traditions , News , Interesting Stories , St. Patricks Day , Irish Recipes , Ireland , Education , Travel to Ireland , History of IrelandThe act of consuming a Guinness is just as ritualistic as the act of pouring it. The first rule of drinking a pint that has been poured in two stages is that you should wait until the bartender has set it down before you take a sip.
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The Aran Islands are one of the few sites in Ireland that have stayed largely unaltered over the course of centuries. They are located in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of county Galway and are surrounded by the roaring waves of the Atlantic Ocean. These three little islands are a symbol of nearly everything having to do with Irish ancestry, culture, and tradition.
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The habit of prefixing the family name with O’ or Mac is one of the most identifying characteristics of Irish surnames. This is also one of the most common prefixes. Hereditary surnames were introduced in Ireland at an early date, making it one of the pioneering nations in this regard. It is thought that many of these were developed during the time of Brian Boru, who was the High King of Ireland. They are used to this very day in many different contexts.
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Ogham is a timeless and ancient alphabet. The term Ogham is derived from the word Ogma, which refers to the Celtic God of Elocution or eloquence. The Ogham alphabet consists of groups of one to five lines arranged vertically over a stem line, with each group representing a distinct letter.
- Categories: Irish Traditions , Interesting Stories , Celtic Holidays , Halloween , Celtic Legends , Education , Legends and Folklore , History of Ireland
The idea of night and day was central to everyday existence in Celtic culture. Bealtaine and Samhain were two of their most important holidays. Their year was split between a dark half and a light half, and the transition from one to the other was celebrated with festivities. Samhain is a term that is often translated to mean “summer’s end,” and it was certainly a festival that took place during the darker half of the year.
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William Butler Yeats, who was born on June 13, 1865, is often regarded as one of the most accomplished poets to come from Ireland. His poetry is deeply ingrained in the national consciousness of Ireland.
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Some traditional Halloween customs associated with Halloween include going trick-or-treating in spooky costumes, pumpkin carving, and going door to door for candy. Samhain is a Gaelic term that is pronounced: “SAH-win.” It was a pagan religious celebration to welcome the harvest at the end of summer when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts.
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