The Troubles in Ireland: A Historical Overview
The history of Ireland is marked by centuries of political and religious tension, but perhaps no period is as tumultuous or as deeply etched in the collective memory as The Troubles. Below is my...
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...
The Gaelic Paranormal: A Review of Ireland's Most Mysterious Sites
Ireland is a land long steeped in history, with a strong tradition of story and superstition. From fairy forts to ghost riders, the paranormal has always had a place in Irish culture, and its most...
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...
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...
Artful Easter Eggs
Coloring Easter eggs is a time-honored tradition for many households. But if the children have reached an age where dipping eggs in dye is simple too facile, the following techniques offer greater...
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...
The history and traditions of Saint Patrick in Ireland
St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was born in Scotland or Wales around AD 385. He was in the family of the Calpurnius and Conchessa and his given name was Maewyn Succat and the family had...
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 - Brú 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...
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....