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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. Starting from a rundown claypipe building, it has blossomed into a bustling artistic hub that breathes life into Ireland's ancient Ogham script and the unique Irish bogs through exquisite, memorable gift […] read more

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 women from around the world of Irish descent.  Since we are based in Arizona, we will be rooting for our Arizona Rose- Kayla Gray.  You can follow her journey on her facebook page- https:/ […] read more

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 Gardens, Co. Wicklow Ireland Powerscourt Gardens, Co. Wicklow Ireland Kinsale, Co. Cork Ireland Fishy Fishy Restaurant in Kinsale, Co. Cork Ireland Fort Charles, Co. Cork Ireland Wexford Lavende […] read more

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 will be expanding our  Jo Browne line of products by adding bamboo diffusers, face cleansing balm and washcloths to her popular line of solid colognes and soaps we already carry both in store an […] read more

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 I haven't met that goal, or even come close!  Let's see if 2019 will be different!  Ireland Showcase is a large retail trade show in Dublin.  This is where we have found awesome p […] read more