Cultural Events &
Pastimes
Pastimes
This is Ireland's National Day and is celebrated by one and all – for a full weekend in mid-March.
St. Patrick's Day
This is the longest river in Ireland.
Shannon River
Hailing from Dublin, stage names for U2’s front man and lead guitarist are_________:
Bono and The Edge
Sales of this dry stout beer surged by 30% during the pandemic.
Guiness
This knee-length, plaid, Celtic skirt has pleats at the rear and was traditional for men.
Kilt
Dancing without using arms and relying entirely on footwork is well-exhibited by the
Riverdance troupe.
Step Dancing (Jig also applies)
Northern Ireland is part of this country.
United Kingdom
Best known as an MMA phenom, this Dublin pro fighter has several UFC titles and is known for his short temper.
Conor McGregor
Being sold internationally since the early 1800s, this brand of blended whisky is, by far, the top seller in the world.
Jameson
A soft wool-tweed outdoor hat with a low, flat crown and a peak, it worn by workers and sportsmen alike due to its weather-resistant feature.
Flap cap
It is definitely helpful to be a windbag when playing this native instrument.
Bagpipes
The name of Ireland’s capital means “Black Pool” in English.
Dublin
This actor brings both Agent 007 and Remington Steele to life.
Pierce Brosnan
This 240 year-old fine glass factory even produced the NYC New Year’s Eve count-down ball in 2000.
Waterford Crystal
Patterns for these still-popular knit sweaters were clan specific and are majorly guarded throughout generations.
Aran (Fisherman) Sweater
Considered an artform, this ancient means of passing along old lore and generational information is meant to feed the audience’s spirit, mind and imagination.
Storytelling
(Seanchai - gaelic)
Near Cork, this oldest Irish Castle (1446) also hosts the world-renowned “kissing stone” and gardens.
Blarney Castle
Well known for his bad boy image, this actor played alongside Tom Cruise in Minority Report and leading in "The Lobster."
Colin Farrell
Introduced in 1849, this Irish porcelain is characterized by its thinness and slightly iridescent surface.
Belleek
Used since ancient times as a shawl or head cover, this piece of material is folded many times and is then draped over the shoulder.
The Brat
A VERY common Irish tradition is the after-bar party… characterized by drawing the curtains and confining patrons.
Lock-in
The Southwest coast hosts the ultimate world- known scenic route along the Iveragh Peninsula.
Ring of Kerry
Nothing compares to this female, often bald, singer whose legacy is tearing up the Pope’s picture on SNL.
Sinead O'Connor
Ireland’s Harland & Wolff shipyard built this famously unseaworthy luxury liner.
The Titanic
Today’s wingtip shoes were originally crafted with the leather perforations to allow water to drain – for boggy area walks.
Brogue Shoes