Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
Your wedding venue matters. It’s the setting for the celebration. But with so many possibilities, how do you decide which is best for your wedding? If you don’t have a solid idea of the look and mood you want for your wedding, choosing a venue can be tricky, but these questions should help you narrow […]
Many things influence when you chose to have your wedding, but did you know there is an old Irish verse predicting how the month of your wedding will affect your married life? June isn’t the only month to get married, and there are advantages and disadvantages to every month. If you don’t have a particular […]
When you think of maritime strife, what do you remember? Why? Flashback to U.S History and my junior year of high school; we had covered everything up through the early, twentieth century. My teacher did not discuss the RMS Titanic which sunk in 1912, but luckily, I had immersed myself in that subject when I was […]
Do not mess with Irish women. Don’t be fooled if we are quiet and elegant. Push us too far, and you’ll see a different side of us. From Grainne O’Malley to Katie Taylor, we are fiercely strong. This year’s centenary celebrations and commemorations of the 1916 Easter Rising have done far more to include mention […]
This year the United States will pick a new president. But, who will it be and how will it effect the world? Recently, a poll indicated that close to 30% of Americans would consider uprooting from America if Donald Trump should be elected as the next president. In other words, walk out of your front […]
Crazier things can happen when you wish upon a star. Have any of your wishes ever come true? Try wishing on a comet! Wishing upon a star is one of those quaint things that we hear about when we are young, much like throwing a coin into a fountain and making a wish. The same […]
Remember the phrase “you only appreciate what you had, when it is gone?” For the little sisters out there, be grateful for them while you still can. Having a little sister, a young niece or an itty-bitty cousin is a blessing. Little children are darlings as everything they wear looks great on them, even with […]
Gender equality, trans and bathroom predators. What does it all mean? Did you ever think there would be a day when we would need to even ask those questions? I didn’t ever consider it and I reckon that most people out there haven’t. However, if there’s one thing that the world can always guarantee, it’s […]
Ireland held elections on February 26th, yet no new government has been formed. What does that mean and what will happen next? Is Ireland tumbling into complete political chaos? Many Americans are confused when they hear that Ireland does not have a government. Of course, we have do have political institutions and civil bureaucracy is […]
In search of a lovely gem or two? There are mines that even the Irish can look into. Mining is no easy feat. Just imagine the patience and stamina that it takes to sift through waters with a little basket in hopes that you’ll catch a little spec of gold somewhere along the way. Or […]
