Blog by Gifts of Ireland
A Whirlwind Adventure in Cong - Where History Meets Hollywood!
Picture a small village tucked into the green countryside of County Mayo, where old stone...
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What is Connemara Marble?
Connemara marble is a distinctive type of green marble that is found only in Ireland. It...
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St Patrick's Day Ireland
Watch Aidan's tour of Dublin on St. Patricks day! Hello everyone! Well I had the...
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The Tara Brooch: A Brief History
The Tara Brooch is regarded as one of the finest pieces of Celtic jewelry. It...
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How to make Irish tea
Learn how to make a proper cup of Irish tea, from a strong brew in...
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How To Make An Irish Coffee
Learn how to make a classic Irish coffee with hot coffee, sugar, Irish whiskey, and...
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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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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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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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