Your First Holy Communion is definitely a big deal in Ireland. I’m not sure how people do it here, but at home, people go all out! I remember mine. It was a really nice day actually - surprising given that I live on the West Coast of Ireland. The Mass was lovely. Mam and Dad had the house lovely for all of my family to have a party afterwards. It should be noted that my family is about 3 times the size of any normal family so there were 15+ Uncles, 15+ Aunts, 3 Grandparents and about 1,800 cousins (might...
There is only one week left before Valentine’s Day (I literally can’t believe it! Time is flying altogether)! I want to make sure you’re prepared. There are three words that everyone wants to hear this February 14th but that seems a bit easy doesn’t it? For that special someone who loves all things Irish, let me teach you how to say all of the important things as Gaelige (in Irish)! Is tú mo stóirín - (Is thoo muh store-een) - You are my little sweetheart! Anything with ‘ín’ at the end in Irish means ‘little’. My mother still calls me...
Dear Santa, Define "good"... I think I was really good this year, although I know there’s probably a few around me that would dispute that. Okay yes, I ate all of the M&Ms out of the trail mix. The boyfriend said that sort of thing should be illegal - but it’s not.. So I’m good right? Santa, could you blame me for drowning my sister’s Furby? I think we can all agree that it was for the common good - that yolk was terrifying, even for me Santa! Please don’t let the elves make anything like that again! I don’t...
She’s really thoughtful isn’t she? She always knows just what to do and what to get people during the Holidays. But what do you get her? It’s often an impossible task. Lucky for you, I’m here to help! So let’s start with the wardrobe! Although buying clothes for someone else can sometimes be a daunting idea, we guarantee the results will be worth it. Why not treat her to this lovely Aran Cardigan? Made from 100% Pure Irish Wool, you’ll keep her warm and stylish for years to come! The cardigan is available in a range of colours and sizes...