Ballyvadhea, County Tipperary – March 1895Retold by Kevin Flanagan on 31 October 2025 In 1895, gripped by paranoia and fear, Michael Cleary and his accomplices would burn Michael's wife, Bridget,…
Few artists have done more to shape the visual language of Irish mythology than Jim Fitzpatrick. With a brush that seems equally at home in the ancient and the modern, Fitzpatrick has spent decades conjuring the gods, warriors, and otherworldly beings of Gaelic/Celtic legend into vivid, unforgettable life...
Patrick Hickey (27 April 1927 – 16 October 1998) was an influential Irish printmaker, painter, architect, and educator whose contributions shaped modern graphic art in Ireland. Renowned for founding the…
"In early times [in Ireland] wealth is not spoken of in terms of money, which was not in circulation, nor of ownership of land, but primarily in terms of livestock…
I want to share this pretty amazing resource with you all. Click the map below or the following link to be taken to EmeraldIsle.ie. There, you'll be able to explore…
Imagine a time when you could walk from Scotland to Denmark without ever seeing the sea. A time when lush marshes, wooded valleys, and rolling hills stretched across what is…
The Irish Wolfhound, known in Irish as the Cú Faoil, is a breed of unparalleled size, strength, and historical significance. Renowned as one of the tallest dog breeds in the…
The story of the Milesians’ arrival in Ireland, their encounter at Uisneach with the three goddesses Ériu, Banba, and Fódla, and the events leading to the Battle of Tailtiu (often…
Ever wondered where the word "clock" really comes from? Or how ancient Ireland synced with the stars to mark time? Or have you ever asked yourself where your Irish family…
On March 17, Ireland and its diaspora erupt in a sea of green to honor Saint Patrick, the nation’s patron saint. Yet, the very next day, March 18, once brought…