Did you know there are old Irish stories and legends linking Saint Patrick to the Feast of Easter? After celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in the middle of March we often put our patron saint to the back of our minds for another year. Few realize he has deep and meaningful connections with Easter. And so, […]
Irish Storyteller Mattie Lennon’s New CD Giveaway
Mattie Lennon is a frequent guest post contributor to Irish American Mom. I’m delighted to introduce his new storytelling CD, “Truth and Lies” to you today. Mattie is a true ‘seanachai” (pronounced “shan-ah-key”), an Irish storyteller. But before I share the details of how to enter to win a copy of Mattie’s new CD, let’s […]
Irish Kids Books
Ashley Donati is a writer and blogger who often stops by to check out my recipes and ramblings. Today I’m delighted to publish a guest post where she tells us about a recent trip she made with her family to my homeland, together with a wonderful round up of Irish themed kids’ books. And so […]
St. Brigid – A Strong Irish Woman
St. Brigid epitomizes everything a strong Irish woman should be, and she holds a special place in many Irish hearts, including mine. Image Credit When we think of Irish saints, good old St. Patrick first springs to mind, but let’s face it, he was a blow-in from England, France or Wales … nobody knows for […]
Children Of Lir Irish Jewelry Plus A Giveaway From Tracy Gilbert
The Children of Lir is an old Irish legend I have loved ever since I was a little girl growing up in Dublin. I listened enraptured as my grandaunt Nan told the tale of the four children who were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother, Aoife. Image Credit Today let’s explore this wonderful, yet […]
Irish Myths And Legends Audio Book Giveaway
Ireland is a land of myth and legend, with epic tales from days gone by describing mysterious worlds, where nature and magic exist side by side. Irish children grow up hearing stories of brave warriors and fearless saints. Today I’m delighted to publish a guest post by David Murphy, co-author and presenter of two new […]
Irish Primrose Superstitions And Lore
When I think of Ireland, I imagine hedgerows of delicate primroses in spring. I love to see these yellow blossoms in shady banks, damp woods, along the roadside, or peeping between the blocks of old stone walls. I wasn’t one bit surprised to learn this wild flower of Ireland was considered sacred by our Celtic […]
Winner Of The Signed Copy Of “The Selkie Spell”.
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s giveaway for a signed copy of “The Selkie Spell”, a wonderful book by Sophie Moss. I really enjoyed reading everyone’s comments and learning about all the creatures and characters of Irish folklore you find intriguing. And a really big thank you to Sohpie Moss […]
Irish Folklore and Fairy Tales – Plus A Signed Book Giveaway By Sophie Moss, Author of the Seal Island Trilogy
Ireland is a land of mystery and magic. You can feel it in the sea spray crashing over the rocks, see it in the sunlight shimmering through the swift-moving clouds, and hear it in the rich, lilting voices of its people. If you have ever traveled to Ireland, you may have felt an unexplainable yearning […]
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 […]
