When the days become progressively colder after the sweltering heat of summer and leaves start falling in a rainbow of colors, fall is here. From September to November, we honor fall in different ways—holding bonfires, carving pumpkins, picking apples, and taking more forest walks, to name a few. Ap …

Halloween is based on one of the most ancient of Irish holidays, Samhain, known in the Christian calendar as All Saint’s Day but known to the Irish as the traditional beginning of the new year. But what many don’t realize is that it is this combination of pagan and Christian ritual in Ireland explic …

Birthstones have can have so much meaning to those who wear them. They are also beautiful and full of color. You can make a pendant or ring a more special gift with the addition of a birthstone. And for those born in October, there are actually two birthstones to choose from: tourmaline and opal. De …

It’s almost Labor Day, and that means it’s peak back to school shopping season. And whether you’re looking for back to school supplies or back to school clothing, we’ve got you (mostly) covered. Here at Shamrock Craic, we won’t promise you’ll find everything back to school list here, but we guara …

You can travel just about anywhere and find an Irish pub, often in the most unexpected places. Marked with Guinness signage and tricolor flags, Irish bars around the world have a no-nonsense reputation for quality service and convivial atmosphere. (So much so, in fact, that a Google search for “good …

Rubies, the official birthstones of the month of July, have long been considered the king of gems thanks to their bold, commanding appearance and regal gleam. As one of the most durable — and, indeed, most valuable — birthstones after the diamond, this stone has been praised and covetted in many cul …