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  • Ruff, Ruff: A Look at The Dogs of Ireland

    Ruff, Ruff: A Look at The Dogs of Ireland

    For dog lovers, Irish breeds may seem like a large group of canines. According to the Irish Kennel Club, there are nine breeds native to Ireland. Here, we take a...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • Rainy Day Reads – 3 Irish Poets

    Rainy Day Reads – 3 Irish Poets

    It’s April and the familiar “April showers bring May flowers” phrase may be floating around your environment. If the rain has you longing for a good read, curl up with...

    Andrew Domerese |

  • The Spring Blooms of Ireland

    The Spring Blooms of Ireland

    While the shamrock, with its occasional tiny white and pink springtime blooms, is considered the unofficial flower of Ireland, the Emerald Isle is home to a colorful, charming array of...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • An Irish Breakfast with White Pudding

    An Irish Breakfast with White Pudding

    When you think of pudding, visions of dainty glass pedestal cups filled with a sweet, smooth treat most likely come to mind. However, for the Irish, pudding is in an...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • Enjoy a Traditional Irish Easter

    Enjoy a Traditional Irish Easter

    Easter in Ireland looks similar to celebrations around the world—with a few traditions unique to the Emerald Isle added to the festivities. Here’s a glimpse at a few of the...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • How the World Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

    How the World Celebrates St. Patrick's Day

    Ireland may host the mother of all St. Patrick’s Day celebrations but cities around the globe, especially those with an Irish heritage or population, take part in the festivities. Here...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • Green Up for St. Patrick's Day

    Green Up for St. Patrick's Day

    9 Must-Haves for the Holiday It’s time to add a little green to your wardrobe and your home, and, well, basically your entire life. With St. Patrick’s Day just weeks...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • Who is the Leprechaun?

    Who is the Leprechaun?

    We see their likeness every March 17. They are synonymous with both luck and trickery. And the color green and pots of gold seem to be their main accessories. But...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • Discover Giant's Causeway

    Discover Giant's Causeway

    What is Giant’s Causeway? Giant’s Causeway is a unique geological formation of basalt columns that create a “road” or walkway leading into the North Atlantic Ocean just south of Scotland....

    Katie Rhodes |

  • St. Valentine's Irish Connection

    St. Valentine's Irish Connection

    Does Ireland come to mind when you hear the name St. Valentine? If it doesn’t now, it likely will after you hear this tale. During the 19th century, Father John Spratt...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • 3 Games with Irish Ties for Indoor Play

    3 Games with Irish Ties for Indoor Play

    When the days of winter seem to drag on, it can be hard to keep busy—and entertained—indoors. If you’re getting cabin fever, a good old-fashioned day of game playing could...

    Katie Rhodes |

  • Staying Cozy in the Cold: Aran Sweaters

    Staying Cozy in the Cold: Aran Sweaters

    Chances are you’ve seen them all of your life—you may even have one or two hanging in your closet. We’re talking about the unmistakable comfortable and cozy cable-knit pullovers known...

    Katie Rhodes |