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Ward’s Trip Report from Galway to Lough Inagh: A first experience of Connemara

Ward Gahan, Biddy Murphy’s CEO (or Chief Experience Officer, as he likes to say!) just returned from  a trip back to his native Ireland to scout some new products for Biddy Murphy and enjoy the beautiful scenery. His first stop was the rocky and stunning Connemara region. Read on to hear about his travels (and maybe take some of his advice)!

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The Dublin Castle Tradition: Medieval Fortress to Center of Cultural Metropolis

This week, Kirsten looks at the history and culture of the famous Dublin Castle! It started out as a medieval fortress under English rule, and is now a cultural center and government building. The Assay Office, where jewelry is hallmarked, is located in Dublin Castle. Read on to learn more!

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Irish Fall Favorites to Keep You Cozy

Looking forward to the fall? So am I! Stay cozy as the weather starts to get cold with some of Biddy Murphy's great wool products for the fall season!

My Favorite Irish Traditions: From St. Brigid's Day to Pancake Tuesday

The Tradition of the Irish Wake In every culture, funeral rites are slightly different. In Ireland, the passing of a person is a time for both mourning and celebration of that person’s life. When a person died, the community would stage a “wake,” where family and friends would gather around the casket of the deceased for two or three days, never leaving the body until the burial. Wakes consisted of deep mourning, with a certain woman assigned to be the head mourner, leading groups of women in wailing and crying. However, there would also be a lot of joy at...

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The Irish Diaspora: Connecting to Our Roots

The Irish spread across the world, making homes in new places such as Australia, the UK, and America. These immigrants have not only impacted the new places they went, but also the place that they left. Learn more about the importance of the Irish diaspora by reading this article!