Did you know that Halloween began on the island of Ireland? The spooky season began as an ancient Celtic festival called Samhain (pronounced "sow-in"), celebrated over 2,000 years ago. Marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, Samhain was a...
Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we’ll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you’re planning...
Welcome to the October edition of the Cara Group Travel newsletter! As the crisp autumn air approaches, we're thrilled to share that this spooky and vibrant month is brimming with exciting travel adventures! At Cara Group Travel, we're embracing the fall season with...
In the middle of a field in a lesser known part of Ireland is a large mound where sheep wander and graze freely. Had they been in that same location centuries ago, these animals might have been stiff with terror, held aloft by chanting, costumed celebrants while being...
Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we’ll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you’re planning...
Ireland’s GAA celebrates its 140th anniversary The GAA is Ireland’s largest sporting organization representing the unique national games of hurling and Gaelic football as well as handball and rounders. Camogie and ladies Gaelic football are governed by other...
Celebrating 3,000 Years of Tradition: Canadian National Championship 2024 to Showcase Historic Gaelic Games in British Columbia Vancouver, BC – August 28, 2024 – The Vancouver Gaelic Athletic Association (Vancouver GAA), in conjunction with the Canadian National...
Hello, adventurous souls! Explore the captivating world of Welsh language and culture with our weekly "Word/Phrase of the Week"! Join us on a journey through the land of dragons and valleys as we uncover the hidden gems of Welsh slang, sayings, and dialect. From...
Welcome to the September edition of the Cara Group Travel newsletter! Returning from the summer months of joyous travel, we are excited to dive into the vibrant fall season. This month, we're thrilled to introduce several new groups joining us on their adventures. We...
Welcome to our weekly dose of linguistic delight! Get ready to sprinkle some Irish charm into your vocabulary with our Word/Phrase of the Week! Each week, we’ll unveil a hidden gem from the rich tapestry of Irish slang, sayings, and dialect. Whether you’re planning...
Northern Ireland Moravian Settlement achieves World Heritage Site status Gracehill, the only complete Moravian Settlement on the island of Ireland, has been designated as part of the transnational Moravian Church Settlements by UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. It...
Nine new food and drink experiences to try across Northern Ireland "These passionate producers open their homes and hearts to visitors, continuing to tell the rich story of our food and drink history" Northern Ireland's food and drinks industry is one of the country's...