Irish Culture

Boolynagleragh Bog and wind farm above Lissycasey in County Clare.

Turf: Staying Warm in Ireland during Winter

Boolynagleragh bog and wind farm above Lissycasey in County Clare.Like most chilly Northern climates, we use electric or oil for heating, but there’s one method that goes back thousands, of years, and its earthy...

Bench at Lake Knockalough

A Thanksgiving Message…

This is one of my favourite times of the year, not just because of the Autumn colours and the “fireplace weather.” The Thanksgiving season puts me in a reflective mood — a mood of...

horse in county clare

Horse in the County Clare countryside

I honestly don’t know much about horses, but I’m fascinated with these stunning animals. At one time, along with donkeys, they were integral participants in daily life here in rural Ireland. This lovely steed...

wind farm and bog

Boolynagleragh Bog and Wind Farm

I visited a bog recently where old and new ways of life co-exist in the Irish countryside. This is the Boolynagleragh bog and wind farm above Lissycasey in County Clare, one of the many...

Bonfire under milky way.

Origins of Halloween in Ireland

Many people are surprised to find that Halloween originated in the Celtic world of the Bronze Age when Celts inhabited Ireland, the United Kingdom and Northern France. The ancient Celtic Festival of Samhain (pronounced...