News News On this day in history: Irish "Dracula" author Bram Stoker dies in 1912 Remembering one of the most iconic villains, created by Dublin-born Bram Stoker, on the anniversary of the author's death.
Food & Drink Food & Drink An essential Irish St. Patrick's Day potato recipe - colcannon This traditional Irish food staple, colcannon, is a celebration of the humble spud, a brilliant side for any St. Paddy's Day feast.
History History Holidays the Irish gave the world - from Valentines to St. Patrick's Day St. Valentine's Day, Groundhog, Halloween, and even 4th of July - International holidays with very strong Irish roots you probably never knew about.
History History From Bealtaine to Samhain - celebrate Ireland's sacred Celtic holidays May 1 marks Bealtaine, one of the eight sacred Celtic holidays of the year.
History History Call for a return of more Halloween horror tales at Christmas Until the Irish brought Halloween to the shores of America, horror stories were best associated with the run up to Christmas time.
Other Writers Other Writers For Irish Americans, Thanksgiving used to be Halloween The historic Ragamuffin Day would see kids dressing up on Thanksgiving as they do on modern-day Halloween.
History History The Irish woman who was the last witch hanged in Boston An Irish Catholic laundress, known as Goodwife “Goody” Ann Glover, was the last woman to be hanged in Boston in 1688, over claims she was a witch.
Roots Roots How Féile Na Marbh or 'Feast of the Dead' became Halloween All Hallows Eve actually began as a harvest festival, the Celtic Feast of the Dead, several millennia ago in Ireland. Here are some Halloween recipes to help you celebrate.
Community Community Seanchaí: The storytelling keepers of Ireland's rich folklore heritage These Irish storytellers were the definition of entertainment in ancient Ireland, holding the key to all of Irish folklore, myth, and legend.
Culture Culture Have you seen the giant pumpkins taking over Dublin? Giant pumpkin growing involves some surprises!
