Nollaig na mBan: Women’s Christmas in Ireland
The twelfth and final day of Christmas, January 6th, is known as 'Nollaig na mBan' (also referred to as Women's Christmas, or Little Christmas). Altho…
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The Best Way to Learn Irish – Our Top 5 Tips!
What’s the best way to learn Irish? This list of tips recommends that you identify your goals, join a community, attend a course, complement your le…
You Won’t Become Fluent in Irish With Duolingo
Despite its popularity, Duolingo has notable limitations compared with live online instruction. Technology can open access and build foundational skil…
The Best Irish Podcasts for 2026
Our list of 'The 12 Best Irish Podcasts' will be music to the ears of Irish learners and speakers everywhere! Éístigí leo...
Wren Day Customs
Lá an Dreoilín (Wren Day) occurs on St. Stephen’s Day. Irish linguists speculate that "dreoilín" derives from two combined words, "draoi" and "…
Lá an Dreoilín / Wren Day
Ceiliúrtar Lá an Dreoilín ar an 26ú Nollag achan bhliain / Wren Day is celebrated on December 26th every year.
An Nollaig / Christmas
Trí lá saoire a bhíodh i bhFéile na Nollag – Lá Nollag ar an 25ú, Lá Fhéile Stiofáin/Lá an Dreoilín ar an 26ú agus Lá Fhéile Eoin, Asp…
Grianstad an Gheimhridh / The Winter Solstice
To the Neolithic culture of the Boyne Valley, the winter solstice marked the start of the New Year – a sign of nature’s rebirth and promising rene…