Merrymaking was a common part of the traditional Irish wake and ... when a wake turned particularly scandalous. An Irish wake began when neighborhood women came to the house and washed the body ...

Notably, they are all men. Not as easily recognized are intriguing women who contributed equally engaging and relevant works to Irish literature. Considering it is International Women's Day and ...

Katie Taylor, a name now synonymous not only with Irish boxing but ... stage with no less force. Women’s boxing started gaining points in Ireland and has now become a fully-fledged sport looked after ...

“Happy Women’s Christmas!” Irish ladies greet each other on January 6, marking the long-held tradition of Nollaig na mBan, called ‘Women’s Christmas’ or ‘Little Christmas’ in Englis ...

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A number of events are taking place across the country today (Monday) to mark the traditional holiday of Nollaig na mBan, or “women’s little ... and abuse. The Irish Writers Centre is ...

In a new photograph issued by Buckingham Palace on Saturday, Charles can be seen smiling wearing a beige jacket and waistcoat alongside the kilt and a traditional brown sporran, while resting his ...

“This continues to be the case, despite the fact that Irish women are having a growing influence on the economy, with rising levels of female entrepreneurship and greater representation at ...

WESTERLY — The Irish Coastal Club plans to honor the mother saint of Ireland Saturday with music and a talk during a program called "Celebrating Irish Women on St. Brigid's Day." WHEN ...