The Ancient Pre-Christian Holy Wells of Ireland
Holy wells have been centres of piety for centuries in Ireland. That is, until they paved paradise and put up a parking lot. But some of…
Browsing: Ireland Long Ago
Irish tradition of getting “the cure”
Irish tradition of getting “the cure” In Ireland, the Irish tradition of getting “the cure” is a time-honored remedy for the aftereffects of a lively night…
Lost Irish Wedding Rituals
We have lost many old Irish wedding traditions over the centuries, as other cultures have barged in on us. Here are some traditions that Nicole Buckler…
A Time in Ireland When Drinking Tea was Thought to Make Women Evil
A Time in Ireland When Drinking Tea was Thought to Make Women Evil There was a time in Ireland’s history when drinking tea was controversially believed…
St Patrick… The Slave Trader?
St. Patrick slave trader controversy The historical figure of St. Patrick, renowned as Ireland’s patron saint, is controversially associated with a past involving allegations of slavery.…