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This summer it is getting hot! The weather is not going to be gentle for those of us who like to look our best. It takes finesse to coordinate an outfit with this balmy climate. Pulling it off with minimal effort while still looking absolutely glamorous is a job in itself! This summer, let your […]
Have you ever decided to take a risk and go to the area where your family originated to track down your roots? Well, Conan O’Brien has and he even decided to film it for his television talk-show. It may not have occurred to Mr. O’Brien that his last name might make finding any true relatives […]
The countryside of Ireland is not just 40 shades of green. When you slow down and look a little closer, you’ll see that those rolling hills and hedgerows are alive with color. Urban areas are full of color as well, and not just the doors of homes. One bit of local color is the varied […]
What do you know about Ireland? That is to ask, “what do you know for a fact about Ireland?” Knowing suggests being certain of things. But if I were to then ask you,”what do you believe about Ireland,” I would probably get a very different answer. You might know that Dublin is the capital and that […]
As I wrote a few weeks ago, Ireland is voting on an important referendum on 22 May to potentially legalize same-sex marriage. However, citizens are also voting on another important referendum that day, one that would possibly lower the age at which people are eligible for presidential candidacy from 35 (as it also currently is in […]
There are a handful of natural marvels in this world. We have the Grand Canyon, the Great Pyramids and the Great Wall of China for starters. Ireland is fortunate to have at least one phenomenon that for centuries mystified and mesmerized locals and visitors alike. I am referring to Giant’s Causeway which if you had […]
Across Ireland and the United States, there is much discussion of marriage, equal marriage and traditional marriage. But these discussions often lack a historic dimension. Marriage in Ireland has changed and evolved greatly over the ages. Marriage in Brehon times was quite unlike marriage now, although some aspects of a wedding in Brehon times are […]
Ireland has several shapes that are exclusively their own. Take the shape of a heart to begin with; many people use hearts and associate them with certain things, but not necessarily an entire country. In fact, when I mention the shapes of Ireland, what images pop into your mind? A very prime and focal example […]
When was the last time you had a taste of some hearty stew? Most of us have eaten stew at some point in our lives. Also, families and restaurants offer this meal option quite regularly. It is in truth, a story worth knowing how the spread of today’s modern stews started in Ireland nearly two […]
The Claddagh is the most recognized Irish gold ring, but there is an entirely different sort of gold ring those with an eye for detail might notice worn by a proud minority of Irish people. It says nothing at all about their marital status, and it is not worn on a finger. An Fáinne is […]
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