Undeniably, one of the most traditional parts of Christmas is the food!! Each family has their own treasure of Christmas recipes and food-related traditions that come out each year. Being that I am Canadian, and not Irish, this is the first year I have really explored the traditional Christmas Menus and Recipes of the Irish! […]
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The Christmas season has to be one of the most wonderful times of the year. The lights, the smells, the entire atmosphere is magical. Christmas Gift shopping… love it or hate it, we are here to make your life a whole lot easier! Here are some of our top picks for everybody on […]
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Irish wildlife may not be as abundant or exotic as the wildlife in many other countries, we don’t have the amazing Rainforests of the Americas or the stunning coral reefs that surround Oceania but that does not mean there isn’t any charming creatures that call this lovely island home; Foxes, Badgers, Rabbits, Hares, Deer, Hedgehogs, […]
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Around 4,000 B.C, Ireland went through a change. It left behind the Mesolithic Era that had been the norm for 4,000 years and entered into what was known as the Neolithic Period. With this move came many developments especially in farming, housing and pottery. One of the most striking developments of this time however was […]
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If you were asked in passing by someone, “How many Irish Presidents have there been?” would you be able to answer them? And God forbid they asked you for their names, would you know who they were? I for one would have named three at best and I would have had no idea exactly how […]
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Whiskey is a drink that is very much associated with Ireland. The name comes from the Irish word “uisce beatha.” It has been distilled around Europe since the 1100’s. It has been made around the Mediterranean as far back as 1,000 A.D. and it is believed that Irish pilgrims learned the techniques of distilling it […]
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“Ogham” – Irish Jewellery and Craft Ogham is an ancient style of writing and is the first form of writing to be used in Ireland and originated around the 4th century. The Ogham alphabet is made up of a series of strokes along or across a line. It has also been known as the “Celtic […]
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As we all know, when you’re married, your anniversary becomes quite an important date that MUST be recognized and celebrated annually. (That was a warning!) It is seen as a milestone in a relationship. A worthwhile achievement each time it comes around. It is an occasion that is celebrated with gifts from one partner to […]
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Irishmadegifts made the Irish times Technology section last week and we’re delighted to share the link and story with you here! What they said in the paper! http://www.irishtimes.com/business/sectors/technology/irish-crafts-site-aims-to-help-designers-get-online-1.1507334
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