Irish Expressions and Activities
Home of the IE Passport

Here at Irish Expressions and Activities, we believe Irish culture should be experienced - not just 'read about.' That's what this site is all about - helping you express your own personal Irish Side, wherever you are in the world. How, you may ask? Drum roll please ... the Irish Expressions (IE) Passport, your digital guide to an online Irish experience.

Want a true online Irish experience?
Click here to start your fun, free IE Passport Journey!

Irish Expressions and Activities - ancient facade of Blarney Castle!

Blarney Castle, home of the world-famous Blarney Stone.

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this site. It is so informative. I will be married to an Irishman in the very near future and I'm trying to learn as much as I can of his culture. Thank you for this site."

- Stacey from Ontario

We're Glad You Found Us!

Irish Expressions began many years ago as a collection of blessings, sayings, and jokes — the spoken soul of Irish culture. But over the years, it became something more.

Today, Irish Expressions and Activities is a place to express your Irish side, wherever you are in the world — through food, music, symbols, traditions, and more.

That’s why we created the IE Passport— a guided experience through the culture, spirit, and joy of Irish life.

Introducing the IE Passport

We invite you to embark on a digital journey through the culture and traditions of the Emerald Isle. You will be guided on this journey by the Irish Expressions (IE) Passport.

Explore six cultural zones. Earn badges for completing each zone. Get your Passport stamped by me personally when you have completed your journey. Then enjoy valuable prizes and benefits, forever and ever more, amen.

Along the way you'll marvel at incredible Irish sights, sing along with Irish songs, express yourself with Irish symbols, laugh at witty Irish sayings, enjoy mouth-watering Irish food and share in age-old Irish customs and traditions.

How the Passport Works

The IE Passport takes you on a guided journey - a complete overview of the Sayings, Songs, Symbols, Sights, Food and Customs of the Emerald Isle.

Follow the instructions below to get started. If you lose your place, don't worry, every page on the site has a link back to these instructions.

STEP 1: Download your IE Passport Application (or right-click and save / print the image below). This document will hold the culture zone codes that track your progress.

STEP 2: Visit the cultural zones on this site in any order. Each zone opens a door to an important aspect of Irish culture and tradition.

When you complete each zone you will take a short, entertaining quiz about that zone's topic. Successfully passing this quiz will earn you a two-letter passcode. Write down the code IN ALL CAPS on your printed IE Passport Application, inside the relevant Zone

STEP 3: When you have completed all of the Zone Quizzes, you will have 6, two-letter codes written in ALL CAPS on your Passport Application (12 letters total).

Then go to https://www.irish-expressions.com/passport-stamp.html to find a password-protected web page. Arrange your 12 letters properly (IN ALL CAPS) to form the password that opens that final page.

DID I MENTION: YOU MUST USE ALL CAPITAL LETTERS TO SUCCESSFULLY ENTER THE PASSWORD!!!

STEP 4: Follow the instructions on the page to collect your Passport Stamp. Here you will learn all about the valuable benefits and rewards for having completed your online journey.

Let's Get Started! Explore 6 Cultural Zones...

Explore these areas of Irish culture in any order. Looking for that perfect thing to say at a birthday or retirement party? Check out Irish Sayings. Want to sing along with an Irish pub song? Irish Songs. Want an idea for that next tattoo? Try Irish Symbols. You get the idea.

Take your time. There is a lot to see and do! If you run into any questions or problems, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team here.

But most of all, enjoy the trip! While I highly recommend a personal visit to the 'real' Emerald Isle when you are able (we can help with that) your IE Passport experience is the next best thing to being there. Keep me posted on your progress!

I look forward to stamping your IE Passport in the very near future. Slainte!