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Hurling: Ireland's Dynamic Ancient Sport

The All-Ireland hurling finals are coming up on August 19! Read this article to learn more about one of Ireland's most beloved sports.

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Irish Crafts: Ancient Hands Crafting Our Future

Ireland is known as the land of saints and scholars, but it’s also the land of craftspeople! Ireland has a long tradition of developing textile, leather, wood, and metal crafts. Knowing the history of these crafts will make you treasure them even more. Here is the brief history of some of our best-selling Irish crafts! The Irish Sweater The Irish sweater you know and love originated on the Aran Islands, off the western coast of Galway and Doolin. Off the mainland, the Aran Islands are the last point of land until you reach America; covered in stone, the stark landscape...

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The Magic of Ancient Ireland

Ireland is old… like, really, really, really old. As Americans, I think it’s hard for us to fathom the ancient structures that are found in Ireland. I will never forget being in class with our professor and one of the American students exclaiming with awe that one of the local pubs was founded in 1811. Our professor laughed and said, “I’m Irish. 1811 was practically yesterday!” The professor had a point. In Ireland, the modern exists adjacent to the ancient. On an anthropological tour of the area that I lived, our guide pointed to an ancient neolithic tomb, two large...

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Galway: The City Of Music, Culture & Claddagh Rings

I have never loved a city as much as I loved Galway, Ireland, which is located on Ireland’s rocky western coast. There is something so special about Galway, a combination of the Irish spirit, energy, and quaintness all shoved into one small city. In the inner city, no cars are allowed. It is only foot traffic that graces the brick paths between colorful shops, all sat next to each other. There are dozens of shops (many advertising the Irish goods that they sell) and plenty of pubs. Galway is well known for being a hub of “trad music” or traditional...

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The Best Irish Drinks for Those Sunny Summer Days!

One of best parts of summer is enjoying your choice of beverage, sitting outside on your porch, on a picnic blanket, during a gathering with friends, or while floating down the river. If you’re looking to add an Irish touch to your summer, I’ve put together a list of some great Irish drinks to enjoy wherever you are! Whiskey White Add a kick to the classic summertime lemonade by mixing up a whiskey white! A whiskey white is one part whiskey and two parts white lemonade served over ice. White lemonade is a carbonated lemonade that can be hard to...