No one does Christmas quite like the Irish, with traditions and celebrations galore! But with so many traditions surrounding Christmas in Ireland, it’s hard to know which are the most popular ...

Recognition of the robin’s kindly act is found in Kerry and Clare, where the Irish name Spideog Mhuire, Mary’s robin, is used ...

Christmas itself, broadly speaking, is a Christianisation of those ancient midwinter festivals marking the winter solstice. This is a peculiarly Irish tradition, marking the day when "culchies ...

The 12th day after Christmas Day is traditionally celebrated as the Feast of the Epiphany, but was known in Ireland as ...

This Irish Christmas playlist from Spotify is described as a "selection box of Christmas tracks from Ireland's finest." ...

A warm flame brightens the winter darkness — the light comes from a humble candle in the window of an Irish home. It is ...

If you want to welcome in a prosperous New Year, start by making a loaf of bread. Then, throw it at the door. Here's the ...

While having a roast dinner on December 25 remains the most popular tradition in Ireland, 42 per cent say they have no plans ...

“There was Irish stuff, but it was mixed ... swim in the ocean which has become a big tradition.” According to yourirish.com, the Christmas swim is renowned for its fundraising for charities ...

X-Factor legend Mary Byrne has opened up about what Christmas looks like for her nowadays, plus her memories around the ...

classic Christmas carols and hymns with some traditional Irish musical numbers. In addition to favorites such as “O Holy Night” and “Angels from the Realms of Glory” (“Angels We have ...