A global celebration of Irish culture, heritage, and the feast day of Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland who brought Christianity to the island in the 5th century.
An ancient Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, or the "dark half" of the year.
A set of traditional sports native to Ireland, governed by the Gaelic Athletic Association, comprising primarily Gaelic football, hurling, camogie, handball, and rounders.
An informal, often spontaneous gathering of musicians playing traditional Irish, Scottish, or folk music in a pub, usually huddled in a corner rather than on a stage.
Irish folklore comprises the traditional beliefs, legends, music, and customs of Ireland, while storytelling is the oral tradition of passing down these tales.
Christmas in Ireland (Nollaig) is a deeply traditional, family-focused holiday lasting from December 8th (Feast of the Immaculate Conception) to January 6th ("Little Christmas").
A Christian feast day commemorating the first Christian martyr, St. Stephen, who was stoned to death.
