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Getting married in spring? It’s hard to know where to start. Yesterday was the first day of spring, at least, officially. Where I live, we got a large amount and hopefully, our last dose of snow for many months today. It wasn’t what I had pictured for the first few days of spring. I had […]
It’s TGIF time! Meaning: it’s Friday! What will you be doing or where will you be found in Dublin? It’s Friday! This is the time of the week where we all celebrate after having made it through one more, long work week. After a successful completion of all of your tasks, you most likely will […]
The Irish are not too hung up on rules and regulations, but there are few do’s and don’ts for our national day. Avoid the pitfalls and enjoy the day! It’s upon us! Lá fhéile Pádraig! It’s our day to celebrate the emerald isle. And let’s be clear about one thing from the get go. It […]
Ireland is a country that uses wind to it’s advantage. This bears the question: how do you wear jewelry for those windy days? Is wind such a big deal? Well, yes it is. When it comes to energy and finding innovative ways to keep things moving, while using less resources that are non-renewable, wind is […]
When you picture Ireland, what comes to mind? Is your idea backed up with real facts though? Ireland is very lush and green. It has some rolling landscape, mountain ranges. pastures, fields, cliffs and is ever abundant with plant life. Wherever you go, you are likely not very far from a body of water whether it’s an […]
This year is the 100th anniversary of the Easter Uprising, a time to reflect on how those events have influenced us as a people, as a nation and as individuals. The courage and vision of those executed for rising up for Ireland’s freedom and their tragic ends have shaped not only Irish history and politics, […]
Shamrocks are a synonymous symbol of Ireland and they stand for luck. Why do you think that is? The saying “the luck of the Irish” or a plethora of shamrocks gives the great impression that Ireland is steeped in fortune and prosperity. It really does. We believe based on what we have seen so often […]
There is great drama to be found on the Emerald Isle. Do you know where to look? There are the right kinds of drama and the ones that are best to be avoided. Water cooler chat, gossiping and meddling parties need not be your standard definition of partaking and enjoying the dramas of life. In […]
Ever wonder what to bring with you for St. Paddy’s? Here’s how to create the perfect day bag. St. Paddy’s day is a day to celebrate a wonderful saint. Spirits are alive and in full force because the day has become synonymous with Ireland. No matter where you are in the word, March 17th is […]
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, or at least welcome to be Irish for the day. But what about the rest of the year? In a mobile and global society with people leaving and arriving on these shores, who is Irish and why? Every March, school children across the USA seek out green clothes […]
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