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Streets throughout Ireland are twinkling with Christmas lights. From Dublin’s bustling Grafton and Henry Streets to the main streets of tiny villages across the island, the Christmas spirit is bright. Lights shine in arches across the roads. Trees are festooned with garlands. Shop windows show off dazzling displays. Electric candles and signs pleading ‘Santa stop here’ […]
Halloween began as Samhain, the New Year’s Eve of the ancient Celts. They believed spirits from the other side of the grave could visit. Celebrate your spooky roots this year with some traditional fun and frights. In ancient Ireland, our ancestors were finishing the harvest now. They were storing food and preparing for winter. They […]
More than a century later, we are no closer to knowing who stole the Irish crown jewels. One man’s life and career were ruined by the theft, but was he an innocent scapegoat or a legendary jewel thief? The prep work preparing for a visit from higher ups at work is stressful for anyone. Colleagues […]
The romantic story of how an enslaved Irish fisherman crafted the first Claddagh ring for his beloved is well known, but where did he get the idea for the design? The ring has roots that go deeper than one man’s artistry and devotion. The Claddagh design first used on a ring but now seen on […]
Many people have stories of how they immigrated to the U.S. and found a better way of life. For one man, his story of relocation is proving to be painstaking. What would you do? Over ten years ago, an Irish man came to the United States. He wanted a better life and his visit hinged […]
What makes an object precious? Is it merely its monetary value? Its beauty? Perhaps it is a combination of beauty and symbolism. We talk about precious metals and precious gems, but when we talk about precious objects in a museum what does it really mean? The National Museum of Ireland contains many, many objects from […]
The Pope has been scrutinized by survivors and can feel the heat. What proclamation will redeem him? In the last several decades, stories of sexual abuse in Catholic Churches have come forward full throttle. Many people have finally told their stories of being mishandled at the hands of a clergyman. Sadly, most of these tales […]
Erin O’Flaherty can tell you a thing or two about this subject. What do you think made her stand out? A Miss America contestant who is Irish was recently crowned Miss Missouri. And she is openly gay. Yes, it takes courage to be open about your sexuality and this is especially true when one is […]
Two hundred years ago, if you were a female and you were unwed and pregnant, that could have been cataclysmic to your livelihood. Have the current times changed much for the better? Adoption is a beautiful thing. Today celebrities travel thousands of miles to places like Africa to adopt needy children. There almost seems to […]
There’s been alot of talk going around after the slaying of nearly fifty people in Florida this weekend. Most people are horrified, upset and shocked at what has occurred. What are your thoughts? I am experiencing many emotions in regards to the shooting in Orlando. But, surprised sadly, isn’t really one of the things I’m […]
