There was an article published a while back in the New York Times written by Jacob Gallagher that referred to the flat caps as a “notably tricky hat.” He also said that not everyone can pull them off. Now I know we may be a wee bit biased seeing that a good part of our Biddy Murphy business comes from selling authentic Irish flat caps, we still want to offer another opinion on the topic. You can’t say a cap falls flat by looking at one style. Just as every man looks better wearing pants, we believe that every man...
Seamus Heaney, one of the most renowned Irish poets of the twentieth century, often wrote about his Irish childhood and his Father. In “Digging,” Heaney writes about his hardworking Father, digging deep into the Irish soil and handing his children the potatoes they had grown. “The coarse boot nestled on the lug, the shaft Against the inside knee was levered firmly. He rooted out tall tops, buried the bright edge deep To scatter new potatoes that we picked, Loving their cool hardness in our hands. By God, the old man could handle a spade. Just like his old...
Father’s Day is fast approaching and there’s nothing Dad deserves more than a good pint (or maybe even a whiskey)! We’ve got everything he’s going to need for enjoying his favourite drinks. Perfect Father’s Day gifts that ye can enjoy together! Take a look - Shop Barware! Jameson Whiskey Glasses These glasses were made in Co.Westmeath by Mullingar Pewter and feature a beautiful Jameson Irish Whiskey pewter plate. They come in pairs and are presented in a beautiful gift box as shown below! They would make a great gift for Dad and ye could both enjoy a great Irish whiskey...
