County Galway is a sprawling region replete with scenic vistas, pristine beaches, and one of Ireland's most beautiful urban centers. Whether you're there for a day or a week, there's plenty to see and do in this rugged western county. It is home to Ireland's premier Irish language studies program at …

America is the quintessential melting pot, a nation built by immigrants. This includes Irish emigrés, from early Colonial settlements into the twentieth century, who contributed greatly to the shaping of U.S.A. as a nation. This is reflected within the United States presidency, one of the most influ …

St. Patricks day is celebrated each year on March 17. So who was St. Patrick? He was born in the 5 century in Roman Britain. He was then enslaved and ended up in Ireland after being kidnapped. He is a Saint and considered to be the bringer of Christianity to Ireland. It was once a day of the feast, …

It’s one of the most common names in America as well as Ireland. But in addition to its widespread presence on both sides of the Atlantic, the name Ryan also has a long history with many famous bearers.It’s not clear when and where the earliest version of the name Ryan appeared, or even which of sev …

Irish gifts make for perfect birthday presents all year round. This winter, we’ve compiled some of our favorite options for men, women, and children. If you want to be seasonal, there’s no better time to stock up on your winter presents.FOR MENA Traditional Irish Flat Cap Guinness Patchwork …

In his 16th century writings on Ireland, Edmund Spenser paints the Emerald Isle as a debauched, lawless country in great need of reform or subjugation. However, ancient Ireland was a highly organized society with an extensive, codified legal system that often gets overlooked today. Early Irish law i …