Kid's Craic

a choirmaster in Germany wanted to keep children quiet during church services, so he gave them sweet sticks shaped like a shepherd’s staff. This shape reminded people of the shepherds who visited baby Jesus, and that is how candy canes started to

While Thanksgiving isn’t part of Irish tradition, Ireland does have its own harvest celebration called Lughnasadh, which dates to ancient Celtic times. This festival is held ...

Happy Halloween Did you know that Halloween first started in Ireland? It was not celebrated the way it is today though. Halloween began almost 2,000 years...

Why Bees Matter Have you ever wondered why bees seem more vicious at the end of summer? Bees are amazing creatures that help our world...

Yes, Ireland does have amusement parks with big thrill roller coasters, especially at Emerald Park, in County Meath. Cú Chulainn Coaster is Ireland’s first and most iconic thrill coaster. It’s a massive wooden roller coaster with a 105-foot drop, speeds up to 62 mph, and a dramatic 90-degree turn. It’s one of the tallest wooden coasters in Europe and offers