County Limerick in the west of Ireland is often one of Ireland's most overlooked tourist destinations. But as the birthplace of one of Ireland's most famous writers, the home of arguably its best-preserved medieval town, and the location where the first Irish coffee was made, it has more to offer th …

One of the most unique and fascinating words in the Irish language is “blarney.” It means eloquence with a dash of charm and wisdom or the gift of gab. John O’Conner Power explains it well “[Blarney] is flattery sweetened by humor and flavored by wit. Those who mix with Irish folk have many examples …

Known for its scenic harbor and popular tourist destination status, the village of Glandore is a highlight location in Co. Cork, lying just over an hour outside of the county city by car. Every year, visitors come in their droves to take in coastal views, participate in the area’s signature sailing …

The Irish are a proud lot, full passion for their heritage. Irish-Americans are two-fold! As immigrants, the Irish were not received so well at first in America; however, most found a way forward from the strife, famine and poverty they were escaping in their homeland. America offered a better way o …

County Laois (pronounced “leash”—yes, really) is commonly referred to as the “most landlocked county in Ireland.” There are other counties in Ireland whose borders don’t touch the coast, so what makes Laois the most landlocked? Not only is it landlocked, but so are all of its bordering counties—it i …

The clan name Walsh is the 4th most used family name in Ireland. It is now found across the globe as Irish have left the country over time.******The surname Walsh speaks to the Welsh origins of the clan. The Gaelic word for Welsh is Breathnach. This is why some early members of the clan were referre …