One Irish custom of the day was that any holly left over from Christmas should be saved for ... Marion McGarry on the odd and bizarre traditions once associated with Shrove Tuesday in Ireland ...

This year, with a focus on Celtic Christmas traditions, Elliott took the modal, medieval tune of the ancient chant-based carol “In dulci jubilo” and turned it into an Irish jig. He was aided ...

February 29 only comes around every four years - do you know the Irish history and traditions of Leap Day? Ireland's folklore is full of wonderful, funny, strange, but sometimes outdated ...

It’s not just about buying Irish things. It's about trying to find a connection to your heritage," said Michael McGowan.

Initially, St. Patrick's Day was a solemn religious observance in Ireland, featuring church services and feasts in his honor. However, as Irish immigrants spread around the world, particularly to the ...

Alcohol sales are forbidden in Ireland on Dec. 25 and it was ... but on beaches across County Kerry another tradition is taking place: Christmas Day swims. People gather and together rush into ...

The mum-of-three completed her sacred Christmas tradition on Tuesday, one that she feels she is the 'only person left in Ireland' doing. Lucy sends out 25 Christmas cards every year and this year ...

We also spoke with Christine Kinealy, director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University, to better understand the reasons for these traditions—and the history behind them.

There's something so filling and satisfying about Irish soda bread, and you can make it a tradition each and every St. Patrick's Day. Try serving it alongside that stick-to-your-ribs corned beef ...

Every March 17 in the US, millions of Americans celebrate St Patrick’s Day with traditions that have very little to do with Ireland or Irish culture. We're taking a look at what the Saint ...