Patrick: From the Latin Patricus, meaning “nobleman.” St. Patrick is the famous patron saint of Ireland. Brennan: Derived ...
From the earliest African arrivals on Irish shores, Black people have played an important role in shaping Irish society. Although there aren’t very many Black people living in Ireland today, they ...
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15 Irish Claims to Fame

Ireland is a small country, yet it holds a big reputation. From its stunning natural beauty to its rich cultural traditions, there are many reasons why Ireland is famous around the world. When you ...
Ireland has given us some of the most talented people in Hollywood! From Oscar winners to rising stars the best Irish actors and actresses have a way of bringing every role to life whether it's an ...
LEGENDARY Irish artist Jim Fitzpatrick, famous for creating the world-renowned image of Che Guevara and numerous works of ...
Open a phone book for Luzerne and Lackawanna counties and the pages of surnames beginning with “Mc” are more than double those with the seemingly more common “Smith” listings. So when and why did so ...
There's no Moher denying it: Rhode Island is one of the most Irish states in the country. With St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, Irish and non-Irish Americans alike are gearing up to celebrate ...
Behind a nondescript storefront in Mount Vernon, New York, a flurry of whirring tools, hammering and stitching. Pat Fay and his other cobblers are constantly crafting, supplying Irish dancers around ...
An Irish tour guide's simple yet thoughtful gift has reinforced the centuries-old notion of 'kindred spirits' between Irish and Choctaw people. Jasmin Lyon, who lives in Arkansas, took to TikTok this ...
DEAR MOTHER ALIVE IN AN IRISH FAMILY TRADITION ISN’T JUST REMEMBERED, IT’S DEEPLY FELT IN THE BEATING OF THE DOUGH, IN THE RHYTHM OF AN OLD TUNE, OR IN THE WAY A MOTHER’S LOVE LINGERS LONG AFTER SHE’S ...