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This compendium makes a significant contribution to Behan’s centenary year

Fishermen families on the Aran Islands didn't just create the iconic Aran sweaters, they also made pampooties - a special, handmade leather shoe.

Irish cheese wins big at the 2023 Irish Food Writers Guild Awards 2023-03-07

Galway full-back Seán Mulkerrin was sidelined for the season after picking up a serious knee injury.

This winter, I’m traveling via my sweater collection. I buy few souvenirs when I travel. But there are some parts of the world that require me to leave ample room in my suitcase: good sweater places. I’m drawn to cold climates and northerly latitudes — and wherever harsh weather exists, you’re likely to find tough wool sweaters knitted for the purpose of surviving it. A good wool sweater can make a great, long-lasting souvenir. Those rooted in place channel the spirit of the cultures...

The signature sweaters of chilly places evoke warm memories Karen Gardiner, The Washington Post Dec. 18, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail 3 1of3The places where some of the best-known sweater styles originated, such as Fair Isle, still have local crafters devoted to making authentic pieces. Marie Bruhats Lea x Sea collection offers hand-finished Fair Isle sweaters.Fair Isle With Marie.Show MoreShow Less 2of3For a sweater to be designated an Icelandic lopapeysa, in the style worn by travel...