St. Senán and the Legacy of Scattery Island: Monastery, Monsters, and Maritime Pilots
St. Senán and Scattery Island
St. Senán (pron: shay-nawn) was a resident of Munster and is important in Irish Christian tradition as the founder of...
Speak irish: Siopadóireacht
Siopadóireacht
Conas atá sibh? Tá súil agam go bhfuil sibh go maith.
Summer is flying by, hopefully, you’ve found time to make it to a festival...
The Invention That Changed My Uncle’s Sundays: Irish Ingenuity and Canal Innovations
My Uncle's Thumb
It was a Tuesday. May 24, 1960, was the Tuesday that changed my uncle’s way of life, or at least modified it....
Ireland Unveiled: A Journey Through Historic Pubs and Sacred Sites
Eight days exploring Ireland and all its bounty, with a driver, navigating the scenic rolling terrain and five spirited women with wanderlust, together and...
The Intricate World of Irish Dance Shoes: Soft Shoe vs. Hard Shoe
The Rhythm of the Dance
Have you ever noticed that traditional Irish dance tunes have no drums in them? The rhythm of the music is...