One Irish custom of the day was that any holly left over from Christmas should be saved for ... Marion McGarry on the odd and bizarre traditions once associated with Shrove Tuesday in Ireland ...

February 29 only comes around every four years - do you know the Irish history and traditions of Leap Day? Ireland's folklore is full of wonderful, funny, strange, but sometimes outdated ...

This year, with a focus on Celtic Christmas traditions, Elliott took the modal, medieval tune of the ancient chant-based carol “In dulci jubilo” and turned it into an Irish jig. He was aided ...

It’s not just about buying Irish things. It's about trying to find a connection to your heritage," said Michael McGowan.

We also spoke with Christine Kinealy, director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute at Quinnipiac University, to better understand the reasons for these traditions—and the history behind them.

Initially, St. Patrick's Day was a solemn religious observance in Ireland, featuring church services and feasts in his honor. However, as Irish immigrants spread around the world, particularly to the ...

Alcohol sales are forbidden in Ireland on Dec. 25 and it was ... but on beaches across County Kerry another tradition is taking place: Christmas Day swims. People gather and together rush into ...

The mum-of-three completed her sacred Christmas tradition on Tuesday, one that she feels she is the 'only person left in Ireland' doing. Lucy sends out 25 Christmas cards every year and this year ...

Every March 17 in the US, millions of Americans celebrate St Patrick’s Day with traditions that have very little to do with Ireland or Irish culture. We're taking a look at what the Saint ...

Honoring Irish heritage and tradition, the city's largest Irish organization, The Shamrock Club of Columbus, has brought St. Patrick's Day celebrations to Columbus for almost 90 years. Not too far ...

Monday, March 17, is the holiday to celebrate everything Irish, including St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Cities across the U.S. will celebrate with parades of green adornment ...