From hot cross buns to whipping the herring Easter in Ireland isn’t all eggs and chocolate bunnies. We take a look at some of Ireland’s most popular Easter foods and customs.
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Top 10 Dishes to Try in Ireland {Irish Cuisine}
As in many other countries Easter is an important holiday in Ireland. For many it has deep religious historical and cultural significance. For others it is a fun time of year filled with egg hunts and daffodils.
Traditionally Easter symbolizes the coming of spring and the end of the cold sparse winter months. While winter is associated with a time of hardship spring is a time of abundance. Crops begin to sprout and pantries are filled with fresh produce.
Let's start with a brief history of Easter in Ireland.