Why St Brigid’s Day is an important new holiday in Ireland
The Irish calendar has a new notable date in 2023: Monday, February 6th will be the first instance of a brand new permanent public holiday. The new February holiday marks...
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Why St Brigid’s Day is an important new holiday in Ireland
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A Wave of Freshness: Introducing the Inis Hair Care Collection
Revitalize your hair with the sparkling scent of the sea and the power of ocean minerals. For years, Inis the Energy of the Sea has been more than just a fragrance...
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From the Edge of the World: Introducing Skelligs Chocolate
An Exclusive Taste of the Wild Atlantic Way, Now Available Exclusively at Real Irish. There are places in Ireland that feel less like a destination and more like the...
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From a Celtic Crossroads: The Story of Celtic Lands Jewellery
When we talk about the "Celtic spirit," we often think of Ireland and Scotland, two lands whose stories are deeply woven into our own. But the ancient family of the...
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Woven from the Wild Atlantic Way: The Story of McNutt of Donegal
There are some places on earth that feel like the very edge of the world. Places where the land meets the sea with such dramatic, breathtaking force that it shapes...
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Woven in the Wilds: The Story of Mucros Weavers
Discover the magic of a craft born from its surroundings. Nestled in the heart of Killarney National Park, Mucros Weavers carries on a 200-year tradition of weaving on the historic...
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Ancient Symbols for Modern Life: The Craft of Lee River Leather
What if the everyday items you carry could connect you to a story thousands of years in the making? From their bustling workshop in the heart of Cork City, the...
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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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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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