Kells is a little town in the County of Meath, in the Republic of Ireland. The Book of Kells or the Book of Columba is a book that contains each of the four gospels from the New Testament along with other texts. What makes the book so special, however, is the fact that it is an illuminated […]
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The Irish Harp: A Tale of Ireland’s National Emblem
Here’s a fun question for you. What do the Irish presidential seal and a bottle of Guinness have in common? The answer: they both use the Irish harp as a symbol! This gorgeous instrument has been a national emblem for years, finding its way into official documents, Irish passports, and even on the bodies of […]
Online Jigsaw Puzzle Featuring An Irish Hot Whiskey
Here’s a fun jigsaw puzzle featuring an Irish hot whiskey with lemons and cloves, also known as a hot toddy in Scotland. The yellow lemon shades against the black background contrast nicely with the golden hues of the whiskey for a fun little puzzle. You can make it as difficult or as easy as you […]
About Mairéad – Irish American Mom
Hi there! My name is Mairéad. That's an Irish name and means Margaret. Pronunciation is easy - it rhymes with 'parade.' I'm an Irish born, American citizen who loves to share my recipes and ramblings about all things Irish and Irish American here on my blog. Thanks for following along. Read More…
Irish Recipes and Cooking
Christmas Chocolate Yule Log
Chocolate Yule Logs are a Christmas time treat in Ireland and a baking tradition in many Irish homes, that started many, many years ago to remember a very old tradition. Christmas Chocolate Yule Logs are baked as a more modern representation of the enormous logs once burned in the open hearth all through the Christmas […]
Shortbread or Petticoat Tails
Shortbread is originally from Scotland, but like many tasty Gaelic treats, Irish people have shared a love of shortbread with their Scottish neighbors for centuries. And the best shortbread in the world is baked with creamy butter made from grass fed cows such as Irish Kerrygold butter. Shortbread biscuits are simple at first glance – […]
Baileys Crème Brûlée
Crème Brûlée is a classic French dessert consisting of baked cream custard with a crispy caramelized sugar top layer, that simply cracks with lusciousness once you break it with the side of your spoon. Now to give this famous French dessert an Irish flair I decided to add a little of Ireland’s favorite cream liqueur […]
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Visiting Ireland
Happy Lughanasadh
Happy Lughnasadh everyone. Celebrated on the 1st of August, Lughanasadh (pronounced Loo-nah-sah) is the third of the four ancient Celtic seasonal festivals. Today marks the waning of summer and the beginning of autumn in Ireland. Seasons change earlier on the Emerald Isle than in North America. And today on Lughanasadh the ancient Celts celebrated the […]
The First Copyright
History books may record the first copyright act in the world, as the Statute of Anne, dating back to a 1710 English law, but in Ireland we attribute the concept of copyright law to an old feud between two famous Irish saints. Colmcille, the great and honored saint of Donegal and Ulster plays a pivotal […]
Ireland County By County
County Clare – Home Of The Cliffs Of Moher
The majestic sheer walls of the Cliffs of Moher may be County Clare’s most famous scenic attraction, but when you visit you will be spoiled by a wealth of breath-taking scenery, great natural wonders, ancient castles, charming towns and villages, relaxing pubs, exceptional traditional Irish music, and invigorating outdoor activities. Image Credit The people of […]
County Kildare
County Kildare is Dublin’s western neighbor. This inland county offers plenty of history, spectacular scenery, ancient castles and warm welcoming towns. Image Credit Location of County Kildare: In 1297 Kildare was first shired. It is the ancient home of the Fitzgerald family, and is one of the twelve counties of the province of Leinster. […]
Online Irish Puzzles
Bicycle Flower Display Online Jigsaw Puzzle
Here’s some bicycle planter fun from Ireland. I hope you enjoy this online jigsaw. Irish people love flowers, and you’ll find flower baskets all over Irish towns and villages throughout the spring and summer months. Plus Irish people love old bicycles. They’re used as art displays and flower planters outside businesses and shops all over […]
Skellig Puffins Online Jigsaw
Here’s an online jigsaw puzzle featuring puffins on Skellig Michael off the coast of County Kerry. These remote and beautiful islands in County Kerry are a wildlife refuge and home to thousands of wild puffins. Here’s a look at today’s featured image with our Skellig puffins as the centerpiece of this online jigsaw puzzle. […]
Irish Culture and Customs
Irish Rainbow Blessings
Rainbows remind us of possibilities, opportunities and hope. Rainbows are God’s promise – His miracle. In the midst of life’s storms it is often hard to spot a rainbow, but I think the most important thing is to remember, these miracles of the sky only appear after the storm. In Ireland rainbows symbolize blessings from […]
Irish Wedding Blessings
Wise old words from Ireland abound, and Irish blessings and sayings for weddings are no exception. Some are heart warming and tender, some are witty and charming, but all sincerely express wishes of love and happiness for the lucky couple. In today’s blog post, I give you a world of Irish marriage wishes at your […]
Symbols of Ireland
Aran Sweater Giveaway From Standún, Spiddal
Did you know the Aran sweater, a highly recognizable symbol of Ireland, will feature as an iconic fashion design of the twentieth century in an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York? Is Fashion Modern? opens on October 1, 2017 and runs through January 28, 2018, at the Museum of Modern Art, West […]
A Giveaway From The Aran Sweater Market To Celebrate Saint Patrick
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day folks! I hope everyone has a wonderful time celebrating our Irish heritage. To help mark the occasion in true Irish style I’ve teamed up with the Aran Sweater Market to host a very special giveaway. The first prize is a child’s Aran sweater, and the second prize is a child’s Aran jacket/cardigan. But […]
The Irish Psyche
The Irish Love Of Adjectives
Irish people love adjectives. This may seem absurd at first, but I believe Irish people’s love of descriptors runs far deeper than others’ appreciation of these little words. Over my twenty-something years in America I have come to realize I have an affinity for adjectives many Americans do not understand. My first inkling of this […]
Irish Catholic Guilt
Guilt is widely accepted as a stereotypical Catholic trait, with the guiltiest of all Catholics being the Irish. Since we are in the Lenten season, I thought why not explore this concept of Irish Catholic guilt and its impact on the infamous Irish psyche. By discussing Irish character traits, I hope I don’t reinforce cultural […]
