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The Fascinating Story of Halloween

The history of Halloween is a long and fascinating one, but one that is still shrouded in mystery. This unique celebration is thought to trace its origins to a Celtic festival known as Samhain....

Battle of the Boyne: Battle of the Battles

This event happened on the outskirts of the town Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland on July 1, 1690 with each of the opposing armies on either sides of the River Boyne. James soldiers who are...

The Influence of Celtic Traditions in Modern Ireland

Ireland, the land of enchanting landscapes and rich history, is a place where the past and the present intertwine seamlessly. One of the most influential aspects of this nation's history is its...

The Resurgence of the Irish Language

In the heart of Europe, on the lush and vibrant isle of Ireland, a movement echoing the sounds and sentiments of yesteryears is gaining momentum. The Gaelic language, a bastion of Irish heritage,...

How to decorate like an Egyptian in 10 easy steps

The three keys to Egyptian décor are color, religion and nature. To decorate a room successfully in an Egyptian style read these tips to help achieve an environment Cleopatra could feel...

Create your own cave-art murals

Perhaps you have a 'macho' little boy who likes all things primitive, and collects pterodactyls and dinosaurs. Or perhaps you just have a 'difficult' room that you don't know what to do with - it's...

Ireland, Leprechauns, and the Blarney Stone

St. Patrick's Day comes round but once a year on March 17. Although a few of the more popular bits and pieces of Irish lore seem to be known by many, quite a bit more is hidden away. Even those who...

Three Days to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Resurrection Day, also known as Easter Sunday, is connected to the historical Jewish Passover, which Jesus celebrated with his disciples on the Thursday evening before The Resurrection. The history...

Easter: A Mix of Ancient Traditions

Easter in modern days has been highly commercialized, as many religious or Christian holidays. However, this celebration still keeps an interesting mix of its pagan and Christian traditions. In...

Fascinating Saint Patrick's Day Facts

Everyone turns a wee bit Irish around Saint Patrick's day but do we really know why? Probably because it's fun to wear shamrocks and drink green beer. Here are several fascinating Saint Patrick's...

Men in Green- The Leprechauns

Small in stature, Leprechauns, dressed in Kelly green with black boots and belts with big gold buckles, have been the guardians of ancient treasure for centuries. These magical, mystical men donned...

St. Patrick's Day: Of Saints and Leprechauns

St. Patrick's Day generally seems to be an excuse to wear green while downing some Irish beer and munching clover-shaped cookies. Originating in Ireland, this holiday is celebrated anywhere that...

Irish Quotes

The Irish are known for being wise, comical, clever, and revolutionary. This collection of 42 Irish quotes represents all of these unforgettable qualities of Irelands people. A man's errors...

Newgrange - BrĂș na Boinne

Ever seen a structure older than the Stonehenge and the Pyramids of Giza? You haven't seen old until you saw this one of a kind site which dates as far as the prehistoric period. Newgrange, or...

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