Ireland

The Claddagh and other Celtic Symbols

Many beautiful stories of history and folklore explain the creation and adoption of essential symbols used in Celtic...

There is no denying that the island of Ireland is a magical place. Rolling green hills, stunning scenery,...

Ireland is a nation that has long been associated with thrilling legends, mysterious myths, and tantalizing traditions. This...

Kissing your Thumb Originally published May 2016 The oath traditionally given in court to “tell the truth, the...

Molly Maguires in Dresses originally published April 2016 The Molly Maguires were a secret society that actually had...

Celtic history and archeology recently in the news Padlock among finds made at Lair of Glenshee Pictish homestead...

Wren Day Originally Published December 2015 The wren, the wren, the king of all birds, On St. Stephen’s...

Celtic History and Archaeology In the News Apologies to any of you that have already read this one...

Recent News in Celtic Archaeology and History Rare spindle whorl discovered in Pictish excavation in Perthshire Archaeologists delving...

Originally published October 2015. Updated December 2019. Irish Astronomers Until the 1990’s it seems that a number of...