There are many parties in the Irish year. Some are holy days, like Christmas, but some, like Lughnasa, are older rituals that celebrate seasons and solstices.

Being Irish is entertainment enough in itself, but here are included additional forms of amusement: highbrow and otherwise...Enjoy!

Irish history is well studied and much loved. Here are some links to interesting sites with historical content.

Visiting Relatives: Gifts This is a big question. What do you bring to the cousins and the aunties when you visit Ireland? There are a million possibilities, of course, but what´s just the right thing

Book Reviews and reminders of books once read. A title, an author, and all about Ireland. Clicking on Amazon links fosters Irish Culture on Bellaonline!

Irish music, in a class by itself. Assorted links pertaining to Irish music: artists, CDs, classes, performances, etc.

There are few things in life as permanent as a traditional Irish marriage. There nothing as beautiful as a traditional Irish wedding. When it´s a once off---the Irish way---it´s serious business. Here

Do you believe in leprechauns? No, but I´ve seen one! How about you? Do you believe in things that don´t always make sense in a modern world? In Ireland, sometimes it´s wise to suspend disbelief...

What´s the news from Ireland? Anyone who grew up in an Irish home knows how important the news is. G´wan, get everyone´s take on the happenings of the day.

Irish food is about a lot more than Mulligan stew! You may find there have been a culinary revolution in Ireland since the last time you looked. Don´t worry, there´s still plenty of brown bread!

Ireland is nation of sports enthusiasts. At every level from grade school through the pros, athletic feats are noted and applauded. Take a look at some of the diverse ways that the Irish choose to com

Visiting Ireland can be one of life´s greatest experiences. The countryside is unparalleled in its beauty. The cities are in turns quaint, modern, and lively. No matter where you go, you will meet som