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The Top 10 Questions Americans Ask After Visiting Ireland (Once the Jet Lag Wears Off)

A field guide for the recently returned, the mildly obsessed, and anyone who came home [...]

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The Irish Pub: Where the Floor Is Old, the Stories Are Older, and the Welcome Never Wears Out

A wandering, wonderstruck history of Ireland’s most beloved institution — and everything a traveller needs [...]

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Irish Country Roads: What Americans Don’t Expect (And How to Survive Them)

A field guide for the brave soul who just picked up a rental car at [...]

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Celtic Symbols of Marriage: Ancient Irish Traditions for Modern Engagements

So you’re engaged – congrats! If you’re looking to weave a bit of Irish heritage [...]

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Why Are Irish Sheep Painted? The Colorful Truth Behind Painted Sheep in Ireland

A primer for tourists, urbanites, and anyone who’s ever wondered if Ireland’s sheep are just [...]

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Irish Doors: Why Ireland’s Colorful Doors Are So Famous

If you’ve ever scrolled through Instagram on a rainy Tuesday (and honestly, who hasn’t?), you’ve [...]

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The Art of the Irish Goodbye: A Disappearing Act Worthy of Houdini

Or: How to Vanish from a Party Like Morning Mist Over the Cliffs of Moher [...]

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From Ancient Gaeilge to Modern Nurseries: The Top Irish Names for Your Little Legend

So you’re having a baby! Time to swap late-night scrolling through social media for late-night [...]

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How to Not Scream “I’m American!” in Ireland

A real talk guide for Americans who want to chill and blend in Heading to [...]

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Why Get Your Irish On?

Because we’re proud of our Irish American heritage, right? And we’re not wallflowers at that party. There are 34.5 million Americans who claim Irish ancestry, including yours truly. When you consider that Ireland has fewer than 5 million people, we’re a pretty impressive group! Why not celebrate St. Patrick’s Day wearing one of our Irish shirts?

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