Halloween isn’t your typical celebration. And, Halloween food isn’t exactly ‘normal’ either. Fact: we owe Halloween to Ireland. This is the autumn festival when, as my ancestors believed, the ghosts o...
Clocking in at an impressive 400 years old (it’s listed in the Guinness Book of Records as “the oldest pub in Ireland”), it’s no surprise that Grace Neill’s in the town of Donaghadee, County Down, is ...
Halloween – a time for thrills, chills and scaring ourselves silly. But did you know that everyone’s favourite fright-filled holiday began in Ireland? Trace Halloween right back to its origins and you...
Of all the seasonal holidays, Halloween is one of my favourites. It might not have the spiritual significance or inspire the same giddy expectation as Christmas, but there’s just something about its m...
In Scotland, you can expect the unexpected. Be it in the tallest tower of an imposing castle, the darkest depths of a secluded forest, or just below the surface of a murky loch, it’s not unusual to ex...
“Patrick Taylor has become probably the most popular Irish-Canadian writer of all time.” —The Globe and Mail “Taylor masterfully charts the small victories and defeats of Irish village life.” —Irish A...
Since the Canadian dollar has dropped sharply in the last week, independent Irish retailer Kennys Bookshop (www.kennys.ie) have become one of the cheapest options online for buying books in the Canadi...
A group of top Canadian tour operators and travel agents – all specialists in group tours and responsible for making the travel arrangements for a diverse range of large groups – has been visiting Co ...
Have you always wanted to have a traditional Scottish wedding? There’s a lot more to it than just wearing a kilt! Learn about the quirky Scottish good luck rituals and romantic customs you can incorpo...
Glasgow has a long and proud connection to the whisky industry and a friendly atmosphere that trumps most cities. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a few drams, but where should you go? Here’s our pick ...
