Bringing you closer to Irish culture, wherever you are.
Essays, experiences, and a community for people who want to go deeper into Irish culture
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what this is:
Irish culture is having an undeniable international moment right now, but the coverage tends to follow the same narrow focus.
The Tapestry is interested in the wider culture. I want to look at how we got to our current culture, and what’s coming next.
Identity
What does it mean to be Irish?
Place
Nature, biodiversity, food, and the experiences of Irish culture
Language
Irish as a living cultural force
Voices
The people making Irish culture: makers, artists, writers, and communities whose work deserves a wider audience. The Tapestry also accepts pitches from writers with something to say about Irish culture. Get in touch.
Together
A growing community of people who love Irish culture: a book club, curated Irish products, and experiences across Ireland, coming in 2026 and 2027.
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Read
Fortnightly essays on Irish culture, published in Irish and English on Substack and YouTube.
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Belong
An online Irish book club launching late 2026. Monthly Irish fiction and nonfiction, community discussion, and a curated box delivered to your door.
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Experience
Small group cultural retreats across Ireland from Summer 2027 exploring literature, living language, and craft-makers across Ireland.
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Bring it Home
A curated box of products from the west of Ireland, made by the people and places The Tapestry writes about. Coming soon.
RECENT ESSAYS
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Don’t be getting above yourself
A deep dive on why Irish people are obsessed with being humble
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Why Irish butter is basically a religion
What Kerrygold tells us about land, identity, and genius marketing.
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Is Ireland actually friendly - or just polite?
Why tourists love Ireland but people who move here long-term often still feel like they're on the outside looking in.
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The sauna and the teach allais
On wellness tourism, Irish sweat houses, and what it means to discover that what you thought was new, was actually very old.
“It’s such a breath of fresh air to hear someone speak frankly about these things”
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