Tampa Bay Irish

10/18/2026

Guinness please!

10/18/2026

Ireland forever!

☘️ Ireland’s national emblem is the harp. This permanent landmark is on Wexford Quay, County Wexford The beautiful oak artwork symbolizes Irish heritage. It was a temporary installation for the Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann in 2024 but was made permanent due to its popularity. A popular spot for photos, especially at sunrise and sunset. A testament to Irish artistry and national identity.
Great work done by artist James Stafford.

10/18/2026

Donegal!

Located in Glencolmcille, Co. Donegal ☘️🇮🇪

10/18/2026

Samhain nears….

Long before it was an American pumpkin, the Halloween lantern was an Irish turnip. The tradition is tied to a folk tale about a clever and miserly man called Stingy Jack, who was said to have tricked the devil more than once and so was refused entry to both heaven and hell.

Condemned to wander in the dark between the two, he was given a single burning coal by the devil to light his way, and he placed it inside a hollowed turnip. In Ireland and Scotland, people carved turnips, mangel wurzels and potatoes into grinning faces at Samhain, the old festival marking the end of summer, and set them in windows or on gateposts to ward off wandering spirits.

When Irish emigrants arrived in North America in the nineteenth century, they found that the pumpkin was larger, softer and far easier to carve than the turnip. The custom moved onto the new vegetable, and the lantern that now grins from porches across America began its life on an Irish farm.

10/18/2026

County Cork!

There is something about Cobh in autumn rain that feels even more memorable. 🇮🇪🍂
The colourful waterfront, the grey sky, the quiet harbour and the soft reflections all give this seaside town a different kind of beauty.
On rainy days like this, Cobh feels calm, nostalgic and unmistakably Irish.
Do you prefer Cobh in sunshine — or in autumn rain?


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10/18/2026

In Dublin’s fair city….

Dublin has changed its pace, but not its presence. 🇮🇪
From the trams and crowded streets of old Dublin to the lights and movement of the city today, O’Connell Street still carries the feeling of a capital that has seen generations come and go.
The buildings, the avenue, the energy — so much has changed, and yet the heart of Dublin still feels unmistakable.
Which side speaks to you more — old Dublin or Dublin by night today?



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10/18/2026

Breakfast anyone?

🇮🇪 **Boxty — A Taste of Traditional Ireland** 🥔❤️

Sometimes, the simplest food carries the warmest memories.

Boxty is a traditional Irish potato pancake, especially associated with counties such as Leitrim, Cavan, and Donegal.

Made with potatoes, flour, and a few simple ingredients, this humble dish has been part of Irish cooking for generations.

Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and often enjoyed with butter or a hearty breakfast, boxty reminds us that traditional food is about more than flavour.

It's about family kitchens, familiar recipes, and the memories passed from one generation to the next. ❤️

Did you grow up eating boxty, or is there another Irish dish that reminds you of home?



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10/17/2026

Glendalough!

The Milky Way setting over Glendalough last night.

What a stunner of a clear night we had. Good craic with and Stefan Ray Photography. Cheers lads for the company.