Articles about Ireland
This is a mixed bag of articles that are intended to give a flavour of Ireland, its history, culture and people.
Please let us know of any topics about which you would like to know more.
There are lots more articles of interest to anyone planning a trip to Ireland in our tips for visitors to Ireland section and the Info section.
Ireland Today
Most Popular Irish Names 2006
The Central Statistics Office in Dublin has released their annual list of the most popular baby names in Ireland - these are the winners!
Christmas in Ireland
What Christmas is like in Ireland, from the preparations to the aftermath, the decorations and the food. Also a little about visiting Ireland at Christmas.
St Patrick's Day in Ireland
It is Ireland's National day and there are events, festivals and merry making all over Ireland on St Patrick's day.
Getting Married in Ireland
A guide for non-Irish residents planning to marry in Ireland
A Long Look at Ireland: What's it Like?
Overview of what modern Ireland is like, what has shaped it and the issues it is facing.
Rush Hour in Dublin
A photo diary of typical rush hour traffic in Dublin. It's not pretty!
Taking Photographs in Ireland
Tips for amateur digital camera users traveling to Ireland.
Featured Articles
Irish Weather through the YearIt's often said that in Ireland you get four seasons in one day, and there is some truth in this! The weather is never really predictable, no matter...
Visiting Ireland's GardensMany of Ireland's best gardens adjoin its castles and in particular its great houses and as a result are in wonderful and often very scenic locations....
Blarney CastleThe old tale that kissing the Blarney stone confers loquaciousness, or 'the gift of the gab', has been a big draw for many years and...
Ireland's Past
The History of Irish Christian Names
The origin and meaning of baby names or Christian names in Ireland.
Origin & Meaning of Irish Surnames
The origin and meaning of the most common surnames or family names in Ireland.
Irish Placenames
The origin and meaning of place names in Ireland.
An Overview of Irish History
From the stone age to modern Ireland in 12 paragraphs!
Stone Age Ireland
From the arrival of people in Ireland to the end of the Bronze Age.
The Celts & Celtic Ireland
The Celts brought a new language and a culture that has persisted for centuries.
The Coming of Christianity
The building of a tradition of Celtic Monastic Christianity in Ireland.
The Vikings in Ireland
The Vikings ruled until defeated by Brian Boru at the battle of Clontarf.
Strongbow and the Norman Invasion
In 1170 Ireland was again invaded, by the Normans, led by Strongbow.
This Month in Irish History - August
What happened in Ireland in August in history.
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