What is the word for teacher in Irish Gaelic?

Jane in Gaelic Irish

Today we’ve left the English dictionary on the shelf and dusted off the Gaelic one instead. We’re about to embark on an exciting linguistic quest – deciphering a word that personifies wisdom and patience, a word that symbolizes the heart of education itself. Buckle up for a whimsical Irish jaunt, as we pull back the … Read more

How To Say GoodBye In Irish

Jane in Gaelic Irish

How to say goodbye in Irish you may ask, well there are various ways. You can say “Slán”, “Slán go fóill”, or “Slán abhaile”. Let’s explore these ways of saying goodbye in Irish (also known as ‘as Gaeilge’). How to say goodbye in Gaelic is a phrase that is well known amongst all Irish people, … Read more

Great Irish Names for Boats

Irish Names for Boats

Ahoy there, lads and lasses! Did you just luck out and get yourself a brand spankin’ new boat, but now you’re stuck on what to christen it? Are you currently referring to it as “Boaty McBoatface” or “That Expensive Thing That Floats”? Well, you’re in the right place, because we’re about to dive (not literally, … Read more

Celtic Fox Mythology

Celtic Fox Mythology

Celtic mythology refers to the rich collection of myths, legends, and folklore that originated from the ancient Celtic people who inhabited the British Isles, Ireland, and parts of Western Europe. These stories were passed down orally and later transcribed by medieval Christian scholars, with the most famous collections including the Irish Mythological Cycle, the Ulster … Read more

Samhain – The Amazing Celtic Festival

Samhain

Samhain is an ancient Celtic festival. It marks the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter and it is traditionally celebrated from sunset on October 31st to sunset on November 1st. It is one of the four Irish Wheel of the Year festivals. The others are Lughnasadh, Beltane and Imbolc. Samhain’s Meaning Samhain … Read more

Cú Chulainn – The Legendary Hero

Cú Chulainn

Cú Chulainn/Setanta is a very important figure from Irish mythology. He is a demigod – the offspring of a mortal woman and a god. This divine connection gives his story with a sense of awe and wonder which elevates him above the realm of ordinary heroes and offering a glimpse into the pantheon of Celtic … Read more

Irish Poems About Friendship

Irish Poems About Friendship

Raise a pint, dear reader, as we explore the world of Irish poems about friendship! Because, let’s be honest, an Irish friend is like a four-leaf clover: hard to find and lucky to have. While you’re here, you may enjoy our list of funny Irish sayings, or our list of great Irish drinking toasts. Now, … Read more

Amazing 8 Letter Boy Names

8 letter boy names

Introducing your baby to the world with an 8 letter boy’s name is like hitting the perfect balance between a tweet and a haiku – long enough to make an impact, yet short enough to leave them wanting more! Are you expecting and looking for that Goldilocks zone of boy names? Look no further, as … Read more