Tradition

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<p> Leila Mulvihill, Queen of Puck Fair crowns a mountain goat as King Puck at Puck Fair, Ireland's Oldest Fair in Killorglin, County Kerry on Thursday. The tradition of crowing a wild goat goes back over 400 years and thousands of locals and tourists packed into the town square to view the event.</p>

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Centuries-old tradition continues at Puck Fair despite recent controversy

PR firm declines to provide information on how long goat would spend on his perch

Terry Prone: Raise a glass (and maybe a tasty turkey sandwich) to slobs on St Stephen's Day

<p>Servant classes in Victorian Britain are said to have popularised mistletoe's link with kissing. A man was allowed to kiss any woman who stood under the mistletoe, and if she refused, this would bring her bad luck. One custom decreed that a berry must be pulled from the mistletoe after each kiss, and the kissing had to end when there were no berries left</p>

outdoors

Is there anything as romantic as kissing under a parasitic poisonous plant?

culture

Wednesday TV Tips: Does putting out the 'Child of Prague' statue work?

Fergus Finlay: To all the happy, peaceful, safe and healthy Christmases that lie ahead

home and gardens

Vintage View: English tradition of afternoon tea won't exit with Brexit

Imbolc: The rise of Brigit for the 21st century

An ancient Gaelic festival is the perfect antidote to the frenzy and commercialism of other feast days, writes Nuala Woulfe.

Thu, 02 Feb, 2017

Tenbury Wells Mistletoe and Holly auction

Three icons of Christmas - holly, mistletoe and red robin

Fiann Ó Nualláin is a bit bah-humbug about the tinselly side of Christmas and looks instead to the ancient customs of our forebears — bringing in evergreens to deck the halls and connecting with nature at this time.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2015

Find the roots of Samhain with the spirits of the Aran Islands

Sick of the commercialism of Hallowe’en nowadays? Want to return to Samhain’s roots? Well maybe it’s time to take a trip to the Aran Islands, says Ken Phelan, and check out the vibrant local traditions of All-Hallow’s Eve

Fri, 30 Oct, 2015

We’ve lost some of the meaning of our ancient Halloween tradition

I CELEBRATE the feast of Samhain with religious fervour. I guess I need it. Every year when the black shroud of winter falls over us in the afternoon, I feel it like a body blow, writes Victoria White.

Thu, 29 Oct, 2015

Truly Irish brand secures listings in 60 Tesco outlets

Truly Irish Country Foods has secured a listing in 60 Tesco Ireland stores for creamery butter produced by traditional churning — the same method which has been used for centuries on Irish farms.

Mon, 20 Jul, 2015

Family farms are ‘suffering from climate change and globalisation’

Globalisation of food supply chains, changing food policies, and climate change are all adding to the challenges faced by family farms, according to Teagasc director Professor Gerry Boyle.

Sat, 24 May, 2014

Stepping into the bling ring of Irish dance

The Telegraph newspaper recently described the World Irish Dancing Championships in London as "hell". Is this really how our national tradition is viewed abroad? Áilín Quinlan meets the 13-year-old world champion — and her family — in Belfast to talk wigs and crystal-encrusted €2,500 costumes.

Sun, 18 May, 2014

Men sought to Knock on marriage bureau’s door

Knock Marriage Introductions arranged hundreds of introductions last year, resulting in 10 weddings.

Sat, 15 Feb, 2014

Tradition

Centuries-old tradition continues at Puck Fair despite recent controversy

Terry Prone: Raise a glass (and maybe a tasty turkey sandwich) to slobs on St Stephen's Day

Is there anything as romantic as kissing under a parasitic poisonous plant?

Wednesday TV Tips: Does putting out the 'Child of Prague' statue work?

Fergus Finlay: To all the happy, peaceful, safe and healthy Christmases that lie ahead

Vintage View: English tradition of afternoon tea won't exit with Brexit

Imbolc: The rise of Brigit for the 21st century

Three icons of Christmas - holly, mistletoe and red robin

Find the roots of Samhain with the spirits of the Aran Islands

We’ve lost some of the meaning of our ancient Halloween tradition

Truly Irish brand secures listings in 60 Tesco outlets

Family farms are ‘suffering from climate change and globalisation’

Stepping into the bling ring of Irish dance

Men sought to Knock on marriage bureau’s door

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Mick Clifford

Tradition

Centuries-old tradition continues at Puck Fair despite recent controversy

Terry Prone: Raise a glass (and maybe a tasty turkey sandwich) to slobs on St Stephen's Day

Is there anything as romantic as kissing under a parasitic poisonous plant?

Wednesday TV Tips: Does putting out the 'Child of Prague' statue work?

Fergus Finlay: To all the happy, peaceful, safe and healthy Christmases that lie ahead

Vintage View: English tradition of afternoon tea won't exit with Brexit

Imbolc: The rise of Brigit for the 21st century

Three icons of Christmas - holly, mistletoe and red robin

Find the roots of Samhain with the spirits of the Aran Islands

We’ve lost some of the meaning of our ancient Halloween tradition

Truly Irish brand secures listings in 60 Tesco outlets

Family farms are ‘suffering from climate change and globalisation’

Stepping into the bling ring of Irish dance

Men sought to Knock on marriage bureau’s door

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Mick Clifford

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