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Who can forget that cute and kitschy rom-com from the 90s called The Matchmaker film starring Janeane Garofalo. Her character Marcy works as an assistant for Senator John McGlory, who is running for re-election but is experiencing some difficulties with his campaign. Marcy is dispatched to Ireland by Nick, McGlory’s chief of staff, in an effort to locateContinue reading “Romantic Ireland – Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival”

Purchasing in a Claddagh ring is a momentous occasion that should be treasured. Customers often have many questions about what makes this iconic Irish ring so distinctive, regardless of whether you are purchasing it for yourself or as a present for someone else. In order to make the process of purchasing a Claddagh Ring easier for you, we haveContinue reading “Frequently Asked Questions About Claddagh Rings”

The image that comes to most people’s minds when they hear the word “banshee” or hear the legend of the banshee is that of a floating ghostly banshee figure that wails and is in general quite terrifying. You might also be familiar with the age-old concept that banshees are considered to be portents of impending death. The whole account of the Banshee mayContinue reading “The Irish Legend of the Banshee”

The bagpipes are a kind of woodwind instrument that have reeds that are enclosed and are supplied air from a bag that acts as a continual reservoir of air. Most people associate the bagpipes with Scotland, but it has a rich history with the Irish too. The Scottish Great Highland Bagpipe and the Irish Uillean Pipes are the two most popular bagpipes. TheContinue reading “The Historical Importance of the Bagpipe in Celtic Culture”

Certain words such as grá, have been praised in music, poetry, and the art of ordinary speech in Ireland ever since the first lines were inscribed on Ogham stones. These words have been held in high regard ever since the beginning of Irish history. The word “love” in Irish is grá. Grá is pronounced very similarly to the EnglishContinue reading “Grá Is The Irish Word For Love”

The many Celtic animal motifs are among the most recognizable elements seen in Irish artwork. The Celts of ancient Ireland utilized the symbolism of animals to make sense of the otherwise incomprehensible natural cycles of the Earth. They did this by calling up the unfathomable powers of these natural creatures and by using the symbolism of animals. The IrishContinue reading “The Meaning of 6 Import Celtic Animals Symbols in Celtic Jewelry”

On the day of Saint Patrick’s Day, the remark that “everyone is Irish” is one that has been heard rather often. We are aware that this is the case, and we also are aware that it is simple to partake in the good fortune of the Irish by first partaking in a delectable dinner andContinue reading “Authentic Irish Coffee Recipe and History”