Blog by Gifts of Ireland
You Know You Have an Irish Mum When…
Irish mums have a way of turning ordinary houses into homes filled with warmth, tea,...
Read moreWomen’s Little Christmas – A Quiet Irish Tradition Worth Remembering
Women’s Little Christmas, or Nollaig na mBan, is a quiet Irish tradition celebrated on January...
Read moreA Trip to St. Brigids Shrine
Visit St. Brigid’s Shrine in Faughart, County Louth, a peaceful place of Irish faith, folklore,...
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The Magnificent Celtic Cross of Moone
Well, let me tell you about this epic adventure I had recently – a trip...
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Who Were Irish fairies? We Visit An Irish Fairy Garden
Let me take you on a grand tour of the history of Irish fairies, accompanied...
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St. Kevin's Pool - History and Legends!
Sit yourself down or stand yourself up for a grand story about my visit to...
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Malinmore Court Tomb; A Grand Trip Through Prehistoric Ireland
Let me tell you about my trip to The Malinmore court tomb in Glencolmcille, Donegal,
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A Whisk Away to Glencolmcille Folk Village: Where Irish History Tells Its Own Tales!
Explore Glencolmcille Folk Village in County Donegal, where traditional thatched cottages, turf fires, old schoolrooms,...
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A Grand Adventure to Clonmacnoise: Unveiling Ancient Irish Wonders!
Grab a cup of Barrys tea and let me transport you to a mystical place...
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Why American Independance Day Matters to Us Irish
On the 4th July 1776, America declared independence from Britain. Our common colonists. Here are...
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What is a Banshee? Ireland's Loud Legend
Many Halloween ghost stories have deep roots in Irish folklore, especially tales of the fair...
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10 Irish Blessings You Need To Know
I was visiting my mother at the weekend. As we were having a cup of...
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