Nollaig Shona Duit! Regardless of where you were raised, Christmas is one of the most (if not, the most) anticipated celebrations of the year by people around the globe, and the Irish are no exception to this rule. In fact, there may be no better time to visit Ireland than December. The unique beaut …

Some of Ireland’s Christmas traditions are rooted in the small island’s own rich and ancient history, whereas others rolled in with the tide over the centuries. In this week’s installment of Folklore Friday, we take an in-depth look at some of the the customs that have contributed to making Ireland …

Thursday, November 15 was World Philosophy Day, and in honor of that global celebration, Shamrock Craic looks at the life and legacy of Kilkenny-born George Berkeley, often considered to be the father of modern idealism.A Bishop and well-rounded intellectual who was knowledgeable in theology, mathem …

In 1963, Irish Fine Gael politician John Costello addressed the legislature of Ireland on the “miserable trivialities of [Ireland’s] tourist advertising” to which it was limited for many years. The country, he claimed, had been pigeonholed as a tourist destination only for those who came for the …

When it comes to the size and shape of the glass you use when drinking a beverage, does it really make all that much difference? As it happens, it certainly does, especially when it comes to beer.There’s no use beating around the bush about it—you need to have the right pint glass for the perfect ex …

Ireland’s Ancient East, sculpted by over 5000 years of human history, has become a mecca of sorts for those wishing to experience the island’s tranquil countryside, idyllic towns, ghostly castles, and monasteries in elegant decay. Stretching from the south of Ireland’s county Cork all the way north …