Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day – and if you’re lucky enough to be in Ireland in the days leading up to March 17 you’re spoiled for choice on where to celebrate! Bitesize History of St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick, one of Ireland’s patron saints**, has been celebrated with a feast day on March…
In Celtic Ireland, the winter solstice was a highly important event marking the turning point of the year and the coming rebirth of the land.
Discover the enchanting origins of Halloween in Ireland, where the festival of Samhain began over 3,000 years ago.
Join me live at Iowa Irish Fest in 2024! I’ll be in the Tour & Travel Workshop area speaking Saturday about solo women’s travel and Sunday on crafting your Irish adventure. Irish Festivals: Where the Craic is Mighty Irish festivals are filled with music, banter, tasty food, and plenty of fun. Sure, you’re not in…
Milwaukee Irish Fest proclaims itself to be the largest Irish festival in the world. After a weekend spent walking back and forth across the 75 acre Henry Maier Festival Park where Irish Fest is held annually, I can attest to that fact. The title of largest celebration of Irish music and culture doesn’t just speak…
I haven’t yet enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland. One day I will. To give us an idea of how the Irish celebrate their St. Patrick’s Day, I asked Eoin Ó Conchúir to share his thoughts and images. Eoin is a native Irishman who lives in Luimneach (Limerick) Ireland where, among other things, he teaches…