Tag: ireland
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New Bank Holiday in Ireland – St Bridget’s Day,1st February
2025 Update: Celebrating Celtic tradition and St. Brigid in Galway on the first Bank Holiday of the year Ireland is gearing up to celebrate its third Bank Holiday in honour of Brigid, a figure deeply embedded in the nation’s cultural and spiritual history. Brigid is both a revered pre-Christian goddess and a beloved Celtic Christian…
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Explore Galway’s rich History and Culture🌍📚
Galway isn’t just a city; it’s an experience. From its cobblestone streets echoing centuries of trade and tradition to its lively music-filled pubs, Galway is a feast for the senses. A good tour always starts with a strong cast of characters, and Galway’s landmarks are just that. Each site offers a chapter in the city’s…
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Christmas nostalgia in Ireland invoked by Kavanagh poem
Irish poet, Patrick Kavanagh’s poem, ‘A Christmas Childhood’ is probably one of the most quoted of Christmas poems from Ireland. the poem is filled with nostalgia for rural, farming and family life.
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Autumn season in Galway & the Wild Atlantic Way
Visitors to Ireland often find themselves in a love-hate relationship with the weather. Many plan their trips for the spring and summer. They hope for sunny days and the chance to wear lighter clothing. However, there is a strong case for extending their visit into the autumn months. October ushers in a change of seasons,…
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Galway, the City of the Tribes
With about 120 festivals staged in Galway each year and a young, vibrant and bohemian community, the city always seems to be in the party spirit. Visitors to the city often make inquiries about the City Museum.
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