About Ireland

With Patty's Day 2024 upon us, Irish expert Derry asks: what would we do without Paddy? And what is the REAL history of Saint Patrick and his festival? History of Saint Patrick At A Glance 😇 Shock Horror! Saint Patrick Wasn't From Ireland ⛪ Neither Was He The First Person To Evangelise In Ireland ☘️ March 17th Marks His Death (You Can Visit His Grave In Northern Ireland) 🐍 False: Patty Banished Snakes. True: It Was The Ice Age. 🥳 Paddy's Day Became A Global Party Largely Due To Emigration 💚 Green Is Not The Only Colour Associated With Patrick (Or Ireland) ⛰️ There Are Countless Places Named After Patrick (Like This Holy Mountain)

Read about how one Vagabond traced her Irish roots to a tiny village in Ireland.

Irish history expert, Derry, introduces the work of a professional Irish genealogist and an interesting recent case linked to polar explorer, Ernest Shackleton.

With his mouth half-full of mince pie, cranberry sauce expert, Amy, explains the Christmas traditions celebrated each December in Ireland. CHRISTMAS IN IRELAND At A Glance 🎄 Christmas Is Widely Celebrated In Ireland ⛄ It Rarely Snows In Ireland At Christmas 🏊‍♀️ Irish People Do Some Surprising Things On Christmas Day 🦃 Irish People Eat Alot At Christmas (Not Just Christmas Dinner) 🎶 In A Nutshell, Ireland Is The Best Place To Celebrate Christmas

Mince pie expert Amy explains what foods Irish people eat at Christmas time. And yes, we really do leave beer for Santa! Christmas Food In Ireland At A Glance 🦃 Christmas Dinner Is A Serious Affair In Ireland 💪 Stamina Is Required 🥂 Irish People Imbibe A Variety Of Christmas Drinks 🍰 We Always Leave Room For Dessert 🎅 ...And Interesting Things For Santa

Turnip-carving expert Derry has spent years hiding golden rings in cakes. Why? To create this guide to Halloween in Ireland. Irish traditions will surprise you! Halloween In Ireland At A Glance 💀 How Halloween Began In Ireland 🎃 Irish Halloween Traditions, Foods & More Historical Background 👺 The Origins Of Trick Or Treating, Pumpkin-Carving, Bonfires & Fancy Dress