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What is a Shillelagh and How to pronounce it

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In today’s email: 

• Shill-lay-lah or Shill-lay-lee?

• How a Blackthorn Shillelagh is made from start to finish

• What Celtic Zodiac does the Horse represent?

• At the bar - We Found The Recipe! - How To Make Guinness At Home..

• Around The Web: - Top 10 most mispronounced places in Ireland, Feel the force awaken at Star Wars festival in scenic Irish village', Music And Majesty, Explore County Clare and more

• Experiences Likely To Sell Out

• From Social Media -  Top 10 Castles To Visit In Ireland

• Irish Food You Will Love -Chris’s Irish Soda Farls

• The Craic - Recipe Please

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Shill-lay-lah or Shill-lay-lee?- What is a Shillelagh?

A shillelagh is a wooden Irish walking stick and club or cudgel,it is typically made from a stout knotty blackthorn stick with a large knob at the top. It has deep rooted associations with Ireland and Irish folklore.

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How a Blackthorn Shillelagh is made from start to finish

The process of making a Blackthorn Shillelagh begins with harvesting a blackthorn tree from the wild or from another source. The ideal wood for a shillelagh is blackthorn, as it’s light yet strong and dense.

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What Celtic Zodiac does the Horse represent?

In the Celtic animal zodiac, the horse gallops into the spotlight with unbridled enthusiasm and boundless energy.

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At The Bar

We Found The Recipe! - How To Make Guinness At Home..

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Around The Web

Elevated sea temperatures that fuelled record rainfall in Ireland are still far above normal

Elevated global sea temperatures that helped fuel Ireland's record rainfall in the past year are still way above the norm, experts have said.

Arctic blast to hit Ireland with significant temperature drop

Ireland is bracing for a blast of unseasonably cold weather as Arctic air sweeps down towards the country, weather boffins have announced.

Four Irish boxers book their place in Paris as Ireland qualify record number for the Olympics

Team Ireland's will take nine boxers to Paris in July.

Free Wednesdays – the Irish heritage sites free to visit on the first Wednesday of the month

Did you know that access to many OPW-managed heritage sites is free on the first Wednesday of every month?

Passengers face higher airfares to return home to Ireland for Christmas, Ryanair warns

RYANAIR has warned that passengers will face higher airfares for travel to and from Ireland at the end of this year due to passenger caps 

Top 10 most mispronounced places in Ireland

Irish place names can be notoriously difficult to pronounce. Be sure to check out this handy pronunciation guide from Preply before your next trip

Dublin Airport baggage handler outlines the one item to avoid on your suitcase for smoother travel

John, who has been an employee at the airport for over 20 years, has shared his top tips to ensure your luggage makes it to your destination on time 

Ancient hill in Ireland where tourists have a 'spiritual' experience

This spot is by far one of - if not the most - important ancient site in Ireland.

Feel the force awaken at Star Wars festival in scenic Irish village

Imperial Stormtroopers, Wookies, Jedi Knights and Tusken Raiders are traveling from far and wide for the special event.

Music And Majesty, Explore County Clare

Clare, known as the Banner County, is a captivating region in Ireland renowned for its rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes and vibrant history.

This charming county is celebrated for its traditional Irish music, particularly in towns like Ennis, where the lively tunes of fiddles and flutes fill the air. Clare's natural beauty is epitomized by the majestic Cliffs of Moher, the serene expanse of the Burren and the tranquil shores of Lough Derg.

Visitors and locals alike are drawn to its unique blend of historical sites, from ancient dolmens to medieval castles, making Clare a true gem in the heart of Ireland.

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Experiences Likely To Sell Out

Top Experiences In Ireland Likely To Sell Out

2024 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 Social Media

Top 10 Castles To Visit In Ireland

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Irish Food You Will Love 

Chris’s Irish Soda Farls

Soda Farls are a flat soda bread cut into four equal pieces cooked on a griddle or skillet as opposed to soda bread which is baked in the oven. It originates from Northern Ireland. 

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The Craic

Recipe Please

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