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 from the Wild Atlantic Way: The Story of McNutt of Donegal
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Discovering Donegal: Seven Places, People and Plays from Ireland’s Unique Northernmost County
Donegal, in Ireland’s far northwest corner, is a land of mist-laden hills, wild coastlines, heroic tales and ancient echoes from a time when myth and history were indistinguishable. It’s also...
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The GAA Legend vs the Olympic Champion, Weird Laments, and Tarzan at Dublin Zoo: The Strange and Wonderful History of the Irish Tailteann Games
While the rest of the world, including Irish athletes such as sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, middle distance runner Ciara Mageean and gymnast Rhys McClenaghan, descends on Paris and the 2024 Olympic...
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The History and Meaning of the Claddagh Symbol: From Marriage to Good Luck and Irish Heritage to … Vampires’ Undying Love?!?
The Claddagh symbol, with its distinctive design of two hands holding a crowned heart, is more than just a beautiful, and often deeply meaningful, piece of jewelry — it’s also...
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Fine Hurlers, Famous Philosophers, and One Fierce Family Feud: The History and Legacy of the Burke Name
All of the many thousands of Irishmen and women who follow the ancient national game of hurling to the ends of the earth country will be familiar with the name...
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A Thousand Million Years and More: The Enduring Story of Connemara Marble, Ireland’s Unique Gemstone
When people think of Ireland, often the first things to come to mind are intangibles. Ireland is, for a lot of people, a lot of the time, a feeling as...
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From Aran to Oysters to John Wayne’s Bridge: 13 of County Galway’s Most Breathtaking Wonders
County Galway, located on Ireland's west coast and home of the famous “City of the Tribes”, is steeped in history, culture, and natural beauty. Known for its vibrant arts scene,...
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Symbolic Strength, Silver Lions, and Shoot-outs with Mick Jagger in the Bush: The History and Meaning of the Kelly Name
Second only to Murphy in the canon of most common Irish last names, the name Kelly has traveled far and wide around the world, attached to Hollywood stars and notorious...
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Irish Jewelry For Mother's Day
With roots tracing back to the 17th century, the Claddagh ring is perhaps the most enduring and emblematic piece of Irish jewelry, known the world over. The ring is a...
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Woven with Love: The Harris Tweed Story for Mother's Day
Craftsmanship meets tradition meets quality in the story of Harris Tweed, a world-famous woolen product emanating from Scotland’s Outer Hebrides. The Outer Hebrides — also known as the Western Isles...
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Coastal Comforts: Shop Donegal's Timeless Textiles for Mother's Day
Embracing modernity while inspired by centuries-old tradition, two County Donegal brands are leading the way in producing some of the world’s most sought after blankets and throws. Nestled along the...
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The Art of Irish Perfumery: Uncovering the Sea-Sourced Secrets of Fragrances of Ireland
The allure of Irish perfumery, entwined with the natural splendor of the Emerald Isle, has a rich tradition that transcends time. One brand that brings this fragrant heritage to the...
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Seven of the Coolest, Strangest and Most Captivating Things in the Irish County of Mayo
County Mayo, on the Atlantic north-west coast of Ireland, is one of the Emerald Isle’s largest counties. It’s also home to a wide range of strange and wonderful things. Here...
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An ambassador’s stop-off, Catholic equality and social media conspiracies: The strange and wonderful Irish links of American presidents
In the early summer of 2011, two momentous political occasions took place in the old city of Dublin. First, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to visit the...
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