Visiting Dublin During Low Travel Season

Dublin view ©Giuseppe Milo/Flickr

Although the best season for visiting Dublin is between June and August, the low season – which lasts from mid November to February – can have it’s own advantages. The positive aspects of low season are the lower prices, they are more reasonable and affordable. …

A short guide to Irish customs and traditions

In this modern world, people bother less and less with traditions, which is not surprising considering that we prize science, logic and reason above everything. And while it’s certainly nice to be able to explain natural phenomena without resorting to supernatural mumbo-jumbo, some traditions, no matter how unreasonable they might seem, are worth preserving.

Customs and traditions are part of a culture, and they are the ‘spice’ that make it unique. Ireland is the best example that shows that traditions need not be forgotten in a modern world. No matter how much technology has advanced in the past century, the Irish prize theirs customs and we can safely assume that they won’t be forgotten anytime soon. …