Tampa Bay Irish

09/01/2026

Ireland!

“A little island on the map, a whole world of magic within. 🇮🇪✨🍀”

09/01/2026

Upon the wind ….

🧚 “Faeries, come take me out of this dull world, for I would ride with you upon the wind…”

From W.B. Yeats’s The Land of Heart’s Desire, a line filled with the longing, mystery and enchantment that runs through so much of Irish folklore.

Yeats drew deeply from Ireland’s old stories, where the fairy world was never quite as far away as it seemed.



📸 Irish Roots

08/31/2026

Join us in January for JigJam!

08/31/2026

Building a mystery?

HOLE OF THE SORROWS!

For over 6000 years Poulnabrone Dolmen has risen abruptly from the stark and stunning limestone of the Burren in County Clare. Poulnabrone translates to 'hole of the sorrows'. It's hard to gauge its height from a photograph but those upright portal stones rise 6 ft from the ground to support the 12 ft, slab-like capstone.

Below the stones, just 10" beneath the surface, lie the jumbled bones of 22 individuals - 16 adults and 6 children. Of the adults only one survived beyond the age of 40, the others died before reaching 30. Even though they died young, tests have shown they suffered from arthritis, undoubtedly the consequence of a life of ceaseless toil. One had a projectile point embedded in his hip bone. Personal items buried with them included a polished stone axe, a bone pendant, quartz crystals, weapons and pottery.

The monument’s age, its mysterious name and evocative shape, its location in an expanse of otherwise featureless rock, and the mystery of why those buried beneath it were chosen to be interred here, continue to shroud Poulnabrone Dolmen in a veil of mystery... 🤔

(M) ☘️

Pic. Ludovic Lagadec

08/31/2026

Go to Galway!

Front facade of O'Connell's Bar, a famous and historic traditional Irish pub located on Eyre Square in Galway, Ireland 🇮🇪

08/31/2026

County Dublin!

Tonight’s moonrise over Poolbeg lighthouse

08/31/2026

Cobh is colorful!

⚓✨ 5 Facts About Cobh, County Cork ✨⚓

One of Ireland’s most photogenic harbour towns, Cobh is packed with maritime history, colourful streets, and powerful stories. Here are five facts that make it truly special 💙

🚢 1️⃣ It Was the Titanic’s Last Port of Call
In April 1912, Cobh (then called Queenstown) was the final stop of the Titanic before it crossed the Atlantic. Today, the Titanic Experience tells the stories of those who boarded here.

🌈 2️⃣ It’s One of Ireland’s Most Photographed Towns
Cobh’s steep streets lined with brightly coloured houses, rising towards the cathedral, make it one of the most instantly recognisable scenes in Ireland 📸

⛪ 3️⃣ St Colman’s Cathedral Dominates the Skyline
The neo-Gothic St Colman’s Cathedral towers above the town and harbour. Its spire is one of the tallest buildings in Ireland and can be seen from miles away.

🌍 4️⃣ Millions Emigrated Through Cobh
Cobh was Ireland’s main emigration port during the 19th and early 20th centuries. For millions, it was their final glimpse of Ireland before heading to America, Canada, and Australia.

🏝️ 5️⃣ It’s the Gateway to Spike Island
Just offshore lies Spike Island, often called “Ireland’s Alcatraz.” Once a fortress and prison, it’s now one of the country’s most fascinating heritage attractions.

💡 Did you know?
Cobh is one of the world’s largest natural harbours, making it a major stop for cruise ships today 🚢

📸 anna_travelholic

08/31/2026

Cobh is cozy!

St. Colman’s Cathedral towering over the colorful seaside town of Cobh in County Cork, Ireland 🇮🇪

08/30/2026

In Dublin’s fair city!

The Oliver St. John Gogarty pub, a famous landmark located in the Temple Bar district of Dublin, Ireland 🇮🇪