A Family Promise: The Story of Hanna Hats of Donegal
Behind the iconic Hanna Hats of Donegal label is a story of a family promise, first made in 1924 by founder David Hanna Sr. Now in its third generation, the...
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A Family Promise: The Story of Hanna Hats of Donegal
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The Art of Scent: How Fragrances of Ireland Bottles the Spirit of a Nation
How do you capture the feeling of a place in a bottle? For over 40 years, the family behind Fragrances of Ireland has mastered this unique craft. From their perfumery...
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A Shared Spirit: Celebrating our Celtic Cousins, Glen Appin of Scotland
For this special edition of our series, we're journeying across the water to celebrate a "Celtic Cousin," Glen Appin of Scotland. Discover the story of this century-old brand and its...
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The Unbroken Thread: Six Generations of Cushendale Woollen Mills
Travel with us to the historic town of Graiguenamanagh in County Kilkenny, home to Cushendale Woollen Mills. It is here, on the banks of the River Duiske, that the Cushen...
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From Lady Gaga to David Bowie: the star-studded history of Dublin’s answer to Abbey Road Studios
Gaga, the Spice Girls, Kylie; Bowie, Metallica, Springsteen. Not exactly names you might typically associate with Dublin. And yet, all these musical legends surely hold (or held) a special place...
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Grandfather Shirts Are Having The Revival They Deserve
A collar speaks a thousand words. White collar, blue collar, open collar, even a punk-style dog collar. Each speaks volumes about the wearer’s mood, identity and background. Well, the same...
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Antarctic Explorers, Mad Monks and Jedis: Exploring the Legends and Heroes of County Kerry, Ireland’s Kingdom
The first thing to say is that this one was difficult. Because where to start with County Kerry? And where to stop? You could write a book on its places,...
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County Chronicles: Nine Hidden Histories, Untold Tales and Folk Heroes from Dublin, Ireland’s Capital
Everywhere you look, every corner you turn, every street you wander down, Ireland’s capital city has countless nooks and crannies that are full of, as The Dubliners singer Ronnie Drew...
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Festivities, Fairytales and Family Violence! 12 Irish Christmas Songs for the 12 Days of Christmas
From ancient carols that might date to the time of Book of Kells more than 1,500 years ago, to traditional folk songs about hunting small birds, to modern ballads about...
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Christian martyrdom, a tiny bird, and emotional hot whiskeys with returned emigrants: Welcome to St Stephen’s Day in Ireland
It’s the day for morning-to-night televised sport, breakfast turkey sandwiches and attritional “12 Pubs of Christmas” get-togethers that go from lunchtime high spirits to sozzled last orders. But what is...
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From Startling New Revelations to Swapping Gender Roles: The Unique Celebration of Little Christmas and Nollaig na mBan
It might be normal nowadays—no doubt informed by the unforgiving way those outgoing direct debits never seem to give one a break through the celebrations and temptations of December—to be...
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Gifts for Family and Home: A Celebration of Irish Craftsmanship
We’re biased, of course, but when choosing the perfect gift for the home, hearth and walls of ourselves and our loved ones, we say there’s something extra special about items...
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Stylish Irish Gifts for Women Under $100
For those seeking meaningful and stylish gifts for a special lady in your life, our extensive range of Irish-inspired items offer the perfect combination of quality craftsmanship and cultural heritage. ...
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