Touring Ireland's East: History & Heritage Alive in County Kildare
County Kildare is often called “the centerpiece of Ireland’s Ancient East,” with every town and village packed with heritage sites ranging from ear...
May 24, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Touring Ireland's Ancient East: Tipperary Tastemakers
Tipperary, also known as the “Golden Vale,” is the largest inland county in Ireland and a food lover’s paradise, thanks in part to its lush, fertil...
May 10, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Touring Ireland's Ancient East: Delightful, Delicious Tipperary
The Rock of Cashel is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ireland. Set on a dramatic outcrop of limestone in Tipperary, it’s the high king of...
May 02, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Touring Ireland's Ancient East: Heritage in Charming Cobh
“Ireland’s Ancient East” is a touring region tapping 5,000 years of history in the south and eastern area of the country. Described as a touring re...
April 12, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Brunch Time!
For more than 100 years, brunch — derived from the words “breakfast” and “brunch” — has been a popular weekend or special occasion midday meal. An ...
April 03, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Welcome to Spring!
Spring officially began this year on Monday, March 20, at 5:24 p.m. EDT. The spring equinox marks the moment the sun crosses the celestial equator,...
March 23, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Desserts for St. Patrick's Celebrations
It may be a cliché, but everyone really is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Aran knits, tweed caps, shamrock-emblazoned scarves, and any apparel with ev...
March 09, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Chocolate Treats for Valentine's Day
Saint Valentine has a close connection to Ireland, specifically Whitefriars Church, the Carmelite priory in Dublin, which is said to hold the saint...
February 09, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Bring on the Winter Warmers
It snowed in parts of Ireland last week, closing schools and causing havoc on roadways, especially in the west of the country. Weather like this is...
January 25, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
In Honor of Tea
Serious tea drinkers and wellness enthusiasts celebrate “National Hot Tea Month” in January. During the month, many extol the virtues of tea drinki...
January 11, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Nollaig na mBan: Celebrating Women's Christmas
Over time, many Nollaig na mBan customs have faded away, but in recent years the tradition has been revived a bit, shifting to a day of celebration with many women's groups marking the day with charitable events or with donations to organizations that support women’s causes.
January 03, 2023
by Margaret M. Johnson
Happy Holiday Hosting
Crackers and cheese, cheese and wine, cheese and fruit: dynamic duos for any gathering, holiday or otherwise. Successful hosts rarely bring cheese ...
December 15, 2022
by Margaret M. Johnson