Irish historical battles Easter in Ireland Irish independence
Easter Rising of 1916
On the morning of Monday 24 April 1916, Dublin wakes to the relative calm of the Easter weekend. Trams are still running…
Irish celebrations : the must-haves
St Patrick’s Day: 10 party tips!
Discover our tips for an unforgettable St. Patrick's Day in Ireland! Find out how to celebrate and make the most of it!…
Christmas ice bath
The Irish have an amazing Christmas tradition! Many people gather on Irish beaches on December 25th for a single purpose: to swim!…
Halloween in Ireland Irish folk creatures
Jack O’Lantern
Jack O’Lantern (also known as Stingy Jack, or Jack the Smith), is a character from Irish fairy tales. The story goes that…
Dublin’s Procession of Light
Every year, the Irish capital organizes the New Year's Festival of Dublin, a 3-day celebration of the coming New Year. An eventful…
St Patrick’s Day: the whole world celebrates green power!
For Saint Patrick's Day, the whole world sees life in green! The world's great monuments are lit up green for the occasion!…
Halloween in Ireland
Halloween is coming soon! And Ireland has every intention of celebrating! This festival has Irish origins, and was formerly known by another,…
Feast of Saint Brigid Irish symbols
St Brigid’s cross
St Brigid’s cross is an Irish religious symbol, consisting of a cross woven from rushes. Although it is used less and less,…
Feast of Saint Brigid Saints and Religious in Ireland
Saint Brigid
St. Brigid (451-525) is one of Ireland’s patron saints, like St . Patrick. Known for her contribution to the development of Christianity…
James Joyce
James Joyce (1882-1941) was a celebrated Irish novelist and poet. Considered an emblematic figure of twentieth-century Irish literature, James Joyce was the…