Irish blessings can be found to suit every occasion throughout the year, but at Christmas time they hold extra special meaning. Here is one of my favorites… This Christmas may you have… “Walls for the wind And a roof for the rain, And drinks bedside the fire, Laughter to cheer you, And those you love […]
The Light Of The Christmas Star To You
Irish Christmas blessings are lyrical sentiments of light and good will. Our Irish ancestors had a beautiful way with words and here is one of my favorite Irish Christmas blessings. “The light of the Christmas star to you, The warmth of home and hearth to you, The cheer and good will of friends to […]
May You Be Blessed With The Spirit Of The Season
The soft words of our Irish ancestors are especially meaningful at Christmas. Here is a lovely Irish Christmas blessing which I hope you will enjoy. It goes like this: “May you be blessed With the spirit of the season, which is peace, The gladness of the season, which is hope, And the heart of the […]
May Peace And Plenty Be The First To Lift The Latch On Your Door
The Irish are renowned for a way with words. The lyrical verses of our Irish ancestors are beautiful especially at Christmas time Here’s an old Irish Christmas blessing printable you may wish to download or print, to share with family and friends this holiday season. Here’s how it goes… “May peace and plenty be […]
The First Christmas Sweater – A Christmas Tale From Ireland
Christmas sweater season is nearly upon us, so to celebrate the upcoming holidays, I have a lovely Irish children’s book to introduce to you. The First Christmas Sweater is a delightful story of an Irish sheep with a multicolored fleece, which might just make the perfect yarn for knitting a Christmas sweater for the man […]
Our Virtual Cuppa Tea And A Chat – October 2019
Here’s a new monthly feature – a little recap to keep you updated on everything that happened on and off the blog this month. I’m calling it our virtual cuppa tea and a chat, so pour yourself a cuppa and let’s have a chat about our little corner of the internet. Here I’ll feature new […]
The Celtic Festival Of Samhain
Samhain is an ancient Celtic Feast and seasonal festival that dates back to pre-Christian times in Ireland, and other Celtic nations like Scotland and Wales. In modern times, people all over the world celebrate Halloween, but very few are aware of its roots in the Celtic festival of Samhain. Samhain – The Celtic New […]
Origins Of The Jack O’Lantern
Did you know that our Halloween Jack O’Lanterns have Irish origins? These beloved symbols of Halloween are carved throughout the United States and Canada each and every year, but their roots are firmly Irish. Did you know this annual Halloween tradition of carving out pumpkins or rutabagas to create light-up lanterns was a tradition brought […]
The Dog Who Lost His Bark By Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer is an Irish Children’s Laureate. His new book, The Dog Who Lost His Bark, is a poignant, uplifting story of a young boy, his new puppy, and the power of music to heal. This short novel boasts beautiful hand-drawn, emotive and detailed illustrations which bring the story to life for young readers. These […]
Strong Roots And HOME: Irish Trees And A Giveaway From My Irish Jeweler
You could reasonably say that trees are firmly rooted in Irish culture. The ancient Celts revered them, with sacred trees located in the heart of their settlements, rooting them to their home. In today’s post we’ll travel back through Irish history, through the lens of Trees in Ireland. From the time before the era of […]
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