Of course, one of Ireland’s most precious residents was the iconic Joe Dolan. He’s a person we often hear about. So, sit tight, and we’ll tell you exactly why he was and still is so popular. Despite his death in 2007, Joe lives on to be one of the greatest entertainers that Ireland has ever […] The post Top 10 reasons why there’s no show like a Joe show appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

From the phenomenon that is Riverdance to jigs and reels as you’ve never seen them performed before, here are a few Irish dance videos you need to watch. Irish dance has been around for centuries, since the 15th-century, to be exact. The first known reference to Irish dance was during a visit between the Mayor […] The post Top 10 Irish dance videos you need to watch appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

Chances are there are probably many fascinating facts about Leinster you never knew. If you’re curious about this Irish province, find out more here. The province of Leinster is one of the four current provinces of Ireland. It is situated in the southeast and east of Ireland. The province of Leinster has a long and […] The post Top 10 fascinating facts about Leinster you never knew appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

There are many wonderful places in Ireland to visit, whether you’re a born and bred Irishman or a naturally curious tourist with a thirst to know more about Ireland. Ireland is amazing in the spring. If you’re planning a trip, here are the top five places to visit in Ireland in spring. The weather is […] The post Top 5 places to visit in Ireland in spring appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

There are many reasons marrying a culchie is a great idea and below are ten of them, just in case you need some encouragement. For those of you who have been living under a rock and don’t know what a culchie is, then we will explain this term to you, but more importantly, we will […] The post Top 10 reasons why you should marry a culchie appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

Many people around the world love the Irish accent, but that doesn’t mean they understand every word we say. We are famous for our slang, so much so that there are some words that will completely confuse you. So, let’s take a look at the top ten common Irish slang words that no one understands. […] The post Top 10 common Irish slang words that no one understands appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

Are Irish people luckier than residents of other nations? That’s certainly the image that the country has managed to convey over the years, with numerous symbols of good fortune associated with the Emerald Isle. The luck of the Irish is a popular and well-known phrase, and the light-hearted idiom helps garner interest in the country, […] The post The history of the phrase “The luck of the Irish” revealed appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

Good ol’ Irish music! It’s lovely, lively, and fun to dance to. Did you know that sometimes the most beautiful tunes can have hilarious names? Presenting the top ten weirdest tune names in Irish music. In terms of Irish music, a ‘tune’ is a song without lyrics, played on traditional Irish instruments, where there is […] The post Top 10 weirdest tune names in Irish music appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.

Last season’s Champion Juvenile Native Trail had to settle for second place behind stablemate Coroebus in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket. Still, he will get another chance to win a Classic when he takes part in the Irish 2,000 Guineas. Charlie Appleby’s runner is expected to travel to Ireland for the opening Irish Classic of […] The post Newmarket runner-up set for Irish 2,000 Guineas appeared first on Meanwhile in Ireland.