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         During our journeys across Ireland, we never miss visiting the charming village of Knockcroghery in County Roscommon. This village boasts one of our beloved shops, Ogham Wish and Bog Buddies. Both enterprises are the brainchild of the skilled artist Ethel Kelly. Sta…

August is an exciting time in Ireland!  During the middle of August, all the Rose contestants from around the world travel to Tralee, Co. Kerry Ireland for a fun-filled and memorable week.  If you are not familiar with the Rose of Tralee, it is not a beauty pageant but a celebration of wom…

It's Springtime! The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up (a bit) and it's a great time to reminisce on some of our favorite places in Ireland!  Share your favorite place in Ireland for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to Mully's Celtic Cottage. Powerscourt Gard…

The best part of owning an Irish store is shopping in Ireland for new treasures to bring into the shop!  Showcase Ireland is an annual event in January that does exactly as the name implies, showcases beautiful products from Ireland and/or with an Irish theme.   This year we w…

As we get ready to travel to Ireland next week for the Ireland Showcase, I thought it was a good time to write a blog about our upcoming trip.  Imagine my surprise when I saw the last blog was written in Oct. 2017!   My goal has been to write a weekly blog.   It appears…