It would be nearly impossible to create a list of influential Irish writers without including the one and only, James Joyce. One of the most important literary minds of the 20th century, his impres...

Ireland is no stranger to beautiful countryside, but one mountain stands about the rest, metaphorically, at least. Croagh Patrick is located in County Mayo, one of the western counties and five mil...

Over 100 years ago, Ireland recognized St. Patrick's Day as an official holiday. But in the part decade, it has became more of a heritage and culture celebration than just a holiday. And the Irish ...

Once a religious holiday, the St. Patrick's Feast originated as a celebration of the patron saints of Ireland for over a thousand years. It has gradually evolved into a world-wide celebration of Ir...