The history of Halloween in Ireland
Every October 31st, kids all over the world pull on costumes, grab a bag, and go knock on strangers’ doors for sweets. Almost none of…
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St. Kevin of Glendalough: Ireland’s hermit saint of the two lakes
Picture a man standing so still, arms stretched out in prayer, that a blackbird mistook his hand for a branch and built her nest right…
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The best castles in Ireland to visit: 9 castles worth planning your trip around
Ireland has somewhere between 3 000 and 30 000 castles, depending on who you ask and how loosely they’re using the word “castle.” Tower houses,…
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History of traditional Irish music
If you’ve ever walked into a pub in Galway on a rainy Tuesday evening and heard a fiddle cutting through the noise of a crowd,…
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10 Best monasteries in Ireland: Ancient sites worth visiting
If you’re searching for the best monasteries in Ireland, here’s your short answer: Glendalough, Clonmacnoise, Skellig Michael, Kylemore Abbey, Mellifont, Holy Cross Abbey, Fore Abbey,…
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Saint Patrick’s Day: History, traditions, & facts
Every year on March 17, the world seems to collectively decide to wear green, pour pints of stout, and wave Irish flags with unmatched enthusiasm….
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Historic sites · Ancient Ireland · Destinations · Hidden Gems · History & heritage · Northern Ireland · Republic of Ireland
Top historic landmarks in Ireland you can’t miss
Ireland has a way of making history feel personal. You’re not just reading about it on a plaque. You’re standing inside a 5,000-year-old tomb, or…
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10 Celtic symbols and their meanings explained
Ireland, a country steeped in rich history and enduring cultural traditions, is home to some of the most recognizable symbols in the world. These emblems,…
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The Easter Rising of 1916: Ireland’s struggle for independence
There’s a moment in history when a handful of people decide that enough is enough. Not in a reckless, impulsive way, but in a deeply…
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The Great Famine: A Tragedy That Shaped Modern Ireland
There’s a stretch of coastline in County Mayo where you can still see the abandoned stone walls of houses that were left behind during the…
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The Irish Rebellion of 1641: A Fight for Land, Religion, and Freedom
Picture this: it’s October 1641, and Ireland is a powder keg. Catholic landowners stripped of their estates, English and Scottish settlers flooding the countryside, and…
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The Norman Conquest of Ireland: Lords, Castles, and the Changing Landscape
History is rarely as simple as “they came, they saw, they conquered.” The Norman Conquest of Ireland is proof of that. So, what exactly was…
