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The South Kilkenny Historical Society’s events for 2023 came to a spectacular end, on St. Stephen’s Day, with its inaugural Lá an Dreoilín in Mullinavat.

The South Kilkenny Historical Society’s events for 2023 came to a spectacular end, on St. Stephen’s Day, with its inaugural Lá an Dreoilín in Mullinavat.

There are a number of Christmas traditions unique to Ireland that are still followed today. Many Irish Christmas customs have their root in the time when the Gaelic culture and religion of the country were being suppressed, and it is perhaps because of that they have survived into modern times.

Lá an Dreoilín or Wren Day is a very old Irish tradition on St. Stephen's Day where groups called ‘The Wren Boys’ still dress up – in some cases…

The National Folklore Collection has shared a fascinating photo of the county’s past today, the wren boys. The National Folklore Collection at UCD posted a…

From fox hunting to sales shopping, Britons celebrate Boxing Day each year with a range of traditions and activities

There are a number of Christmas traditions unique to Ireland that are still followed today. Many Irish Christmas customs have their root in the time when the Gaelic culture and religion of the country were being suppressed, and it is perhaps because of that they have survived into modern times.

Enjoy Christmas in Ireland celebrating with the traditions at heart. Have a traditional Irish Christmas and be merry with your loved ones.

From fox hunting to sales shopping, Britons celebrate Boxing Day each year with a range of traditions and activities

Two musically-gifted brothers lit the lively fuse on a great fundraising campaign for the Nano Nagle special school in Listowel with a video showcasing their trad talents. Andrew and Seán Michael Redican from Tralee are undertaking a GoFundMe campaign with the festive trad vid in aid of the school where their other brother, Rónán, receives such wonderful care. And their campaign is serving the greater Nano Nagle family with verve; having already raised over ten times its initial target of �...