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The Emerald Isle
Ireland is called the “Emerald Isle” because of its lush, green landscapes — thanks to a mild climate and plenty of rain.
So green, it's magicalIreland for kids — Selkies, Cork harbours, and old stories.
Monty's Irish home is County Cork — a place of Selkie legends, leprechaun tales, stone walls, and sea air. A friendly introduction to Irish folklore for children aged 8–12, where every hedge has a history and every horse has a name worth knowing.
Eight things to know about Ireland.
Join Monty and Whiskers on an Irish adventure — from emerald hills and ancient castles to leprechauns, dancing, and the world's creamiest pint.
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Irish Folklore
Ireland is famous for its folklore: leprechauns, fairies, and selkies — seals said to transform into humans.
Magic is real in Ireland03
Cliffs of Moher
Towering over the Atlantic, the Cliffs of Moher are one of Ireland's most iconic sights — and a filming location for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Breathtaking views04
Guinness
Guinness, Ireland's famous stout, has been brewed since 1759. The creamy foam on a pint comes from nitrogen, not just carbon dioxide.
Good day for a Guinness05
St. Patrick's Day
Every March 17th, the world celebrates Ireland's patron saint. Millions wear green, enjoy Irish music, and join colourful parades.
Everyone's Irish today06
Castles Galore
Ireland is home to more than 30,000 castles and ruins. One of the most famous is Blarney Castle in County Cork — home of the Blarney Stone.
30,000+ castles07
A Very Long Place Name
County Galway is home to a village called Muckanaghederdauhaulia — one of the longest place names in the world.
Can you pronounce it?08
Irish Dancing
Traditional Irish dancing, made famous by shows like Riverdance, keeps the upper body still while the feet move incredibly fast.
Fast feet required
Bracken Stud — Ard na Mara, County Cork
Bracken Stud sits at Ard na Mara on the Cork coast, run by Fiona Daly and home to a yard full of characters — Jenny the quiet roan, Chase the noisy Jack Russell, young Marlo, and a stable cat called Whiskers who runs the place when nobody's looking.
The road in from Shannon winds past Bunratty Castle, the agricultural show at Charleville, and the steeplechase country of Buttevant. It's the bridge between Joe's Texas world and Fiona's Irish one — and the place where a 1915 photograph from Galveston begins to whisper.
Horses, hedgerows, and home.
Ireland's horse heritage runs deep. In Monty's world, the horses of Bracken Stud are characters in their own right — each with a temperament, a history, and a quiet wisdom of their own.
From snug pub corners to the bustle of the English Market.
Across the Atlantic
The voyage that tied Cork to Galveston.
Follow Marie Daly, the RMS Voyager, Sailor's Star, the storm off Galveston, and the legacy that eventually leads back to Bracken Stud. It's the deeper history behind Monty's world.
Read the Voyager Story