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.'  Whether you are looking for Irish Sayings, Irish Recipes, Irish Music, Irish Symbols, Irish customs, or Irish landmarks, you will find it here.  

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

Welcome to Irish Expressions and Activities

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 discover your Irish side, wherever you are in the world — through food, music, symbols, traditions, and more. 

This site offers you a guided experience through the culture, spirit, and joy of Irish life.

Introducing the IE Passport

We now 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 passcodes 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.

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.

If you would prefer to accelerate your progress, you can jump directly to the quizzes and skip the details.  (But we hope you will take the 'long way' and enjoy the journey).

STEP 1:  PASS THE QUIZZES AND COLLECT THE CODES

Download your IE Passport Application below. This document will hold the codes that track your progress.

Then 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 2:  VISIT THE "PASSPORT" PAGE

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

Then go to Passport to find a password-protected web page.  Arrange your 12 letters properly (IN ALL CAPS) to form the password that opens that final page.

PRO TIP:  When I say 'properly' I mean:  "In the order that spells the name of a famous Irish landmark."

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

If you have any problems, contact our support team here.

STEP 3:  COMPLETE YOUR IE PASSPORT

Input some basic information, choose your preferred way to receive your Passport and learn about the benefits you receive by being an IE Passport holder!

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.

Irish Sayings

Irish Songs

Irish Symbols

Irish Sights

Irish Food

Irish Customs

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 (and we can help you 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!

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