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If you’re looking to dig a bit deeper into the lives of your Irish ancestors, you may have overlooked one very important resource: newspapers. Since your ancestors’ only mass media access would have been the papers, you can find out a great deal from them. Additionally, for the better part of the 19th century, most […]
Top 10 Irish Halloween Traditions
The Irish people have been celebrating Halloween since 1000AD, although back then it was called “Samhain” or “end of summer.” The pagans believed that on the eve of Halloween, beings from the spiritual world came to visit mortals. So traditions from that lineage have stuck and are still done around the world. Jack-o-lanterns are rumored […]
Exploring “Delightful Dublin with Emily Westbrooks”
Irish Fireside’s 139th podcast opens up talking to author Emily Westbrooks, the brains behind the new book “Delightful Dublin.” The radio host talks to Emily all about places to eat, shop and play in the wonderful capital city of Dublin. And the conversation also covers ideas for lodging in and around the city, as well […]
Inspire Your Daughter with Costumes from Irish History
This Halloween there will be an army of princesses hitting the streets in search of sweets, with no small number of witches and ghosts and ballerinas joining them. Fairies, butterflies and a fair representation of the animal kingdom will be out as well. But if you have a little girl who wants to embrace a […]
What Should Ireland’s National Motto Be?
A non-profit group called Better Together is posing a question to the people of Ireland: What should our national motto be? The Unites States says “In God We Trust” and France has “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite.” So what should Ireland’s be? Better Together, who works to encourage public support of charities, is asking Ireland. Some suggestions […]
Irish American Jim Brett Being Honored by Mass Special Olympics
Jim Brett, the Irish American business man living in Boston is set to be honored by the Massachusetts Special Olympics organization. He will be inducted into the organization’s hall of fame for his efforts to improve the lives of those with intellectual disabilities. He will be receiving the John “Jack” Brett Champion’s Award, an honor […]
Brigid the Triple Goddess
Brigid is a famed mythological goddess of the Celts with not just one key attribute but three distinct ways in which she ruled the ways. Her skills were in healing physical ails, poetry and smithcraft. This would make her the perfect goddess symbol for Shanore, for she would have appreciated the fine metal working that […]
University Receives $260,000 to Study Irish Tongues
Do you know a word or two of the Irish language? If you live on the Emerald Isle and sheepishly answered no, you’re not alone. In fact, only 3% of the Irish population speaks Irish on a daily basis. Two researchers, Jaye Padgett and Maire Ni Chiosan, have received a $260,000 grant from the National […]
Top 10 Wise Quotes from Literary Legend Brendan Behan
Famous Dubliner Brendan Behan, whose name is the object of more than a few bars, like this one in South Boston, was an outspoken writer and poet. Some of his most famous quotes include “I am a drinker with writing problems” and “one drink too many for me and a thousand not enough.” He was […]
Guinness Cork Jazz Festival Returns
If you hear a tight band and bluesy voices coming over the banks of the River lee in Cork, you’ve probably stumbled upon the annual Guinness Jazz Festival. The event, which will take place this year from October 23-27 will feature over 1,000 musicians. Enjoy family fun with the festival fringe events like Jazz Camp […]