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Eamonn de Valera was an American citizen. He was born in New York City in 1882. His mother was from County Limerick, and his father was Spanish Basque. He was sent to Ireland when he only two, however, as his father became ill and died. The future leader of the Republic was raised by relatives […]
What could be better than a show with the best toys for Christmas? Even though the show is Irish-based, it can be enjoyed from anywhere around the world. Every year in Ireland around this time, RTE One showcases a one of a kind toy show that gains the attention of many. “The Late Late Show” has […]
Let’s be clear – that is craic, not crack. In Ireland, we have a few Christmas staples that have not crossed the Atlantic in a significant way, and one of them is the traditional Christmas cracker. This is not an hors d’oeuvre. The last thing you’d want to do with these is eat them. A […]
What are the advantages of using crystals this Christmas? Read on to find out more! This Christmas season, you will get to choose your decorations. The great fun in this is that everyone has different likes and tastes. Sometimes people cover their homes in bright lights and tinsel. While other times, we see an abudnance of […]
Johnny Depp and Benedict Cumberbatch star as brothers James and William Bulger in the new film Black Mass, which is based on James’ rather unorthodox career. James is better known as Whitey Bulger, and he currently resides in a US penitentiary where he is serving two life sentences plus five years for involvement in 11 […]
Life could imitate that of royalty. But how? It has been a very long time since Ireland has had royalty, so to speak. Today when we think of “the royals,” we are often directed to Great Britain or other European countries. However, Ireland has had a long history of royal leadership. So much so, that it […]
Christmas decorating does not stop with decking the halls and lighting up the tree. Tis the season to make yourself or someone on your gift list a merry little necklace or bracelet with festive Christmas and winter theme beads from Tara’s Diary. Dreary winter days are the perfect time to get creative and crafty, and […]
Interested in an original idea for the holidays that requires the help of a tree? Check this out! Creativity is abound during the holidays that even the most unspirited seeming individuals will go to town by decorating their homes, trees and businesses. I think it is fair to say that there is something about the holidays […]
Presidential elections are only a year away in the United States, and it looks like it could be a very long, very tense year for the estimated 50,000 Irish in America without authorization. Republican candidate Donald Trump has made his anti-immigration stance a central part of his campaign, and his comments about immigrants, particularly Mexicans, have […]
Looking for a clear description of love? This is something that is not so openly demonstrated. There is no one symbol that captures the idea of love to the Celts. Many people see a shape like a heart and know that it represents love and care. But, that symbol was not really a big part […]
