The Irish swear to it: They curse and swear a bloody lot, with the older generations much more so. If you find this disconcerting, you are free to skip this. For those who’d like to learn a Gaelic swear word or two (or 25), keep scrolling. Who knows, perhaps in the end you’ll have learned …
Ireland is the only European nation that has the highest percentage of citizens who speak English as their mother tongue or native language at 97.51%. One can say that the English language is deeply ingrained in the blood of Irish people. With the United Kingdom (UK) falling behind second, and a percentage of 94.45% native …
Brigid’s Cross or Saint Brigid’s Cross is widely believed to be a Christian symbol and an old Irish symbol, which is also tied with Celtic Mythology. This is a symbol that’s seen across Ireland every February 1, which is the feast day of Brigid of the Tuatha de Danaan. Read on to learn more about …
Along with the so-called Irish temperament, it is no secret that Irish are famous for their wicked sense of humor. The Irish just had to seize every opportunity to make a pun, point out an irony, make fun of their love for beer or whiskey – even the dead aren’t spared. And don’t forget those …
The word “Celtic” refers to people who lived in Britain and Western Europe from 500 BC and 400 AD and with its rich history and culture, Ireland has been home to various civilizations for thousands of years. The Ireland Celts used symbols that now have become part of the Irish identity and heritage, and have …
Ireland is a lush, green isle that’s rich and abundant in so many ways. Natural beauty, a long tumultuous history, castles, beer, whiskey, Halloween, and fascinating mythology. You may have heard of leprechauns, fairies and banshees, and other folklore characters that tell intriguing stories and origins. Here are some of these Irish mythological creatures, and …
Alcohol is totally a part of the Irish culture. The Emerald Isle is home to Guinness, which produces 3 million pints a day. There are also hundreds of microbreweries, 25 whiskey distilleries, and about 7,000 pubs across the country. However, despite this strong affinity to alcohol, there are strict regulations in Ireland when it comes …
Known as Crann Bethadh in the ancient language, the Tree of Life appears in many different countries, religions, and cultures; including the Celtic culture. One of the most popular Celtic symbols, the Celtic Tree of Life plays a big part on the ancient Celtic traditions. Read on to know more about this Irish symbol. Celtic …
The most popular among the existing Celtic symbols, the Celtic Cross which has a circle on its intersection became the common Irish symbol. Also known as the Irish Cross, the Cross of Iona, or the High Cross, has first emerged in Ireland in the early Middle Ages. Read on to find out more about this …
Ireland has a rich brewing history, and it dates back to more than 300 years. It is often said that Ireland has two important contributions in regards to drinks and celebrations – whiskey and beer. The emerald isle is known as the producer of some of the most popular beers in the world, and the …