Home is much more than a building in any culture. It ties us to our family and our identity even when we travel.
Clann is one of the words for family in Irish. It comes from the gaelic times when clann was the basis of their entire society.
Grá means love in its most simple translation. As in any language there are of course many terms of endearment and ways of expressing love for someone.
A sense of belonging is hugely significant in our human psyche. It’s more than geography, it’s about where our family is and where we come from.
It’s the shortest day of the year today. Some lucky people got to witness the sun’s first rays creep along the ancient chamber of Newgrange Tomb in Co Meath.
As we approach Christmas, it’s worth remembering that people have been celebrating this time of year for thousands of years in Ireland.