The Irish Origins of Halloween: A Journey Through Celtic Tradition From the carved pumpkins adorning porches to the costumed children trick-or-treating, Halloween is a time-honoured tradition that marks the onset of autumn. But have you ever wondered where these customs originated? Well, it may come as a surprise to some, but many of these...

Tracing the History of The Legendary Ocean Liner In the annals of maritime history, the SS Laurentic stands as a legendary vessel that sailed the seas in the early 20th century. With a captivating tale of opulence, wartime service, and an unfortunate fate, this ocean liner has left an indelible mark on the minds of those intrigued by maritime...

The Life & Legacy of Brian Boru The Early Life of Brian Boru : Born as the youngest of twelve brothers, the baby known as Brian Boru would go from having no chance to sit on the throne, to uniting the entirety of Ireland and leaving a legacy of being an incredible warrior and visionary. At an early age, Brian was sent by his father to the church...

"Good King Wences'las looked out, on the Feast of Stephen, When the snow lay round about, deep and crisp and even." Despite only becoming a public holiday in 1871, the Feast of Stephen (Lá Fhéile Stiofáin) has been honoured in Ireland for many centuries and has incorporated some fascinating traditions, the origins of which are now lost in the...

Celebrate Halloween by discovering some of Ireland’s most famous myths and legends! Since time began, mythology and Celtic legend has been a rich and fascinating part of our nation’s culture, that continues to this day to enthrall all listeners of the tales! This Halloween, take a look at some of Ireland’s greatest legends – and the famous,...

The Dublin Mint Office are very pleased to announce the appointment of a new managing director, Christopher Wood, who will also join the Board of Directors.

Every coin has a functional value, yet it is also a statement. As well as being the product of the culture and tradition of a particular country, a coin also says much about the country itself, its perception of itself and its place in the world. American coins, for example, traditionally have a marked sense of theatre and drama that dates back...

The Hobby of Coin Collecting Coin collecting is an interesting hobby. Most collectors start as children, some are handed over their collections by their parents or grand-parents and discover the joy of collecting at an early age, some come to collecting later in life, triggered by an interesting coin issued for an event or by an interesting coin...

Some do's and don'ts However and whatever you choose to start collecting, there are certain do’s and don'ts that are worth following in order to avoid disappointment and unnecessary expense.

ABOUT PRECIOUS METALS Gold - the most desired precious metal For collectors and investors alike gold remains reliable and dependable - a thing of permanence in an ever-changing world. Demand for gold has soared during the first years of the 21st century as a very sound asset in uncertain times. The Dublin Mint Office offers a wide range of gold...