Sayings from Home

The Irish phrases we grew up with — and never forgot

Dear Ireland,
You never needed to shout to be heard.
A quiet lane, a breeze through the hedgerows, the hush after rain—
somehow, that was always enough.
Even now, in all the noise of the world,
it’s your silence I still listen for.

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In today’s email:

• 7 Irish Family Sayings That Confused Everyone Else (But Made Total Sense to Us)

• Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

• From Our Love Ireland Community - What Irish Song Gets You Every Time?

• Quirky Irish Habits That Surprise First-Time American Visitors

• Can You Answer The Travel Quizzer Question of The Day?

• At the bar - The 22 Best Pubs In Ireland

• Around The Web: This Stunning Irish County Is Home To The Most Blue Flag Beaches, Ireland's Islands, Snacks, sun cream and sanity: the ultimate Irish road trip checklist Ireland’s Cathedral Trail, and more

• From Social Media - The Top 9 Places that you cannot afford to miss on a trip to Ireland

• Irish Food You Will Love - We just passed 280,000 members in the Love Irish Cooking group!

• The Craic - All The Silent Dreamers

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7 Irish Family Sayings That Confused Everyone Else (But Made Total Sense to Us)

Every Irish family has a few sayings that make no sense to outsiders but feel like poetry to us. This morning, we’re sharing seven of the most loved — from “acting the maggot” to “scarlet for your ma” — along with bonus favourites from our Facebook community. You’ll laugh, nod, and maybe remember someone who used to say them too.

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Don’t Let Your Ireland Trip End In Tears

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2025 is going to be a busy year - Here is a list of the top experiences that will most likely sell out and you should book in advance. Don’t delay!

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From Our Love Ireland Community

The Love Ireland Facebook Group is a community of 1.2 Million happy people!

What Irish Song Gets You Every Time?

Colleen Mcnulty

Danny Boy

Ann Broadhurst

Fields of Athenry

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Quirky Irish Habits That Surprise First-Time American Visitors

Imagine stepping off the plane into a land where tea is revered like a sacred ritual, saying “sorry” is as natural as breathing, and weather forecasts rival the popularity of the latest Netflix series. For American travellers arriving in Ireland isn’t just a holiday—it’s an adventure filled with charming quirks and delightful surprises.

Here’s a playful look at some quintessentially Irish habits that might catch our American friends off guard during their first visit.

Editorial credit: Milosz Maslanka / Shutterstock

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🌟 Do You Know The Answer? - Travel Quizzer is Here!

Are you ready to prove your travel smarts? Don’t miss the chance to play the hottest new trivia game for travel lovers!

Here’s a taste:

In Ireland, if someone tells you to “stop acting the maggot,” what do they mean?

A. You’re being too serious
B. You’re misbehaving or fooling around
C. You’re eating too much
D. You’re moving too slowly

Think you know? Don’t wait—thousands of trivia buffs are already hooked. Play Travel Quizzer now!

Answer to previous question: - The traditional Irish dish made by combining mashed potatoes with scallions, butter, and milk is Champ.

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At The Bar

The 22 Best Pubs In Ireland

A visit to an Irish pub, having a pint and listening to a traditional music session are experiences that every visitor to Ireland should have. In this article we list the best pubs to visit while in Ireland.

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Around The Web

This Stunning Irish County Is Home To The Most Blue Flag Beaches

Located in the southwest of the island, this stunning Irish county is officially home to the most Blue Flag beaches in Ireland.

Ireland weather: Met Eireann warns of thunderstorms and spot flooding before change this weekend

After many days of warm temperatures and sunshines, we're in for more of a mixed bag on the weather front this weekend

Ireland's curious places — from an ancient sundial to a beach with 1,000 seals on it

Architect, academic and author, Michael Fewer, takes a look at some intriguing and wonderful places throughout the island of Ireland, reflecting the history...

Outdoor experts name Northern Ireland's top spots to explore this summer

Northern Ireland's top spots to explore this summer have been named in a new study. Experts at Millets have revealed their "top hidden gems"

Snacks, sun cream and sanity: the ultimate Irish road trip checklist

From sun cream to snacks, here's everything you'll want in the car before heading off on an Irish summer road trip.

Ireland’s Cathedral Trail

There’s something timeless about stepping into an Irish cathedral. These sacred spaces are far more than places of worship—they are keepers of Ireland’s most powerful stories. From ancient monastic settlements and Viking strongholds to Gothic masterpieces and post-Emancipation triumphs, each cathedral marks a chapter in the island’s spiritual and cultural history. Walking through their echoing naves and weathered cloisters, you’ll encounter saints and scholars, bishops and builders, all woven into the very stones beneath your feet.

Colourful buildings and old boats with cathedral in background in the harbour of Cobh, County Cork, Ireland - Shutterstock

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From Social Media

The Top 9 Places that you cannot afford to miss on a trip to Ireland

And YouTube

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Irish Food You Will Love

We just passed 280,000 members in the Love Irish Cooking group!

Interested in more Irish Recipes?

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The Craic

All The Silent Dreamers

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