Blog by Gifts of Ireland

Culture
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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Five Irish Myths You Should Know About
From a young age I have always loved folklore and mythology. Before coming to Ireland...
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History
Family History Search: Five Important Steps
When I decided to come to Ireland, I immediately wanted to see if it would...
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American Independence Day vs Irish Independence Day
In my travel around Dublin and Ireland through many walking tours I learned about Ireland’s...
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Irish Crisp Sandwich
Well, when I was growing up, my mothers treat was a crisp sandwich. We love...
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The History of Irish Heraldry: The Origins of Irish Family Crests.
Irish Heraldry is the art and practice of Heraldic creators who lived on the Emerald...
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Heraldry
Irish Family Crests: Top Ten Common Irish Coat of Arms
Symbols and emblems have been consistently used to distinguish different regions. The use of Irish...
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How To Say Happy Father's Day in Gaelic
Hello there! I hope you are doing well. I want to teach you how to...
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All You Need To Know About Irish Turf
It's the time of the year again for the cutting and the harvesting of the...
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Celtic Summer Solstice
I thought I'd share a little about my trip to the Hill of Tara in...
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The History of the Celtic Cross | Drumcliffe Cross
Hello there! I hope you had a nice weekend. I hope you are well. There...
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Top 9 Common Irish Sayings And Meanings
Hello there everyone! It's Aidan here from Gifts of Ireland. I hope you are all...
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