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Top 5 Most Haunted Places in Ireland

Halloween is just over a week away, and we are determined to get you into the spooky spirit. Ireland is famous for many things, such as our culture, history and Aran jumpers. However, Ireland also has a haunting past, with scary stories of Celtic myths and legends reaching as far back as 500 BC. These mysterious tales have left behind a trail of haunted locations across Ireland, and many visit to take their chances. If you're feeling brave, we'd like to highlight the top 5 most haunted places in Ireland.

October 25, 2022
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Is Guy Fawkes Night Celebrated in Ireland?

Today, on November 5th, fireworks and bonfires will be lit all over the UK. If you live in Scotland or England, you're most likely to hear the disruptive bang pop and whizzes of fireworks, but it may be a lot quieter if you live or are visiting Ireland. While Ireland is world-famous for its massive bonfire displays, many get confused about the Irish's stance on celebrating fireworks night. We're here to explain why Guy Fawkes night is marked by the British, the perspective of Ireland on it and why the Irish love to light bonfires so much.

October 19, 2022
2 min read

Our Men's Top Autumn Picks

We are well into the autumn season and are embracing the colder nights and crunchy leaves! Autumn brings a cosier style, with thick knitwear and high-quality hats, gloves and scarves always a popular choice for our customers this time of year. We also love seeing an increase in Autumnal colours, such as dark greens and creams increasing in demand. Here is a compilation of our men's autumn picks to help you have a browse!

September 30, 2022
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5 Celtic Holidays You Might Not Have Known About

Celtic holidays have been celebrated for thousands of years in Ireland and to this day are still recognised in modern culture. The more famous holidays like Halloween are recognised globally to having pagan roots, but there are several holidays following back to Celtic origins that are less noticed. Celtic holidays are usually dependant on the seasons, and are rooted in celebrating and respecting nature. Here are 5 Celtic holidays you might not have known about.

February 17, 2022
4 min read

Our Women's Autumn Picks

With the autumn season approaching, we are ready to embrace the colder nights and crunchy leaves! Autumn brings a cosier style, with thick knitwear and high-quality hats, gloves and scarves always a popular choice for our customers this time of year.

November 03, 2021
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TOP 2021 HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN IRELAND

Halloween is upon us this weekend, and you might be wondering, what is there to do in Ireland over Halloween? Luckily, Ireland has celebrated Halloween in some form for over 3000 years, so if there's one thing we know, it's how to put on a good party for it. Here's our top reccomendations for 2021 Halloween events in Ireland.

October 29, 2021
3 min read

Top 5 Scariest Irish Myths

With Halloween on the horizon, it’s only right we go over some of the spookiest Irish folklore stories to get you in the spirit! Ireland is well known for wicked witches, frightening fables and scary fairies. Here are our top 5 most horrifying Irish myths.

October 18, 2021
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