Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
Do you own a dog or would you like to become a pet owner? Just when you thought you had it all figured out, owning a pet in 2016 demands entirely new standards. Owning a pet is a delight. You can pick out the exact breed that you want, the particular puppy or dog that appeals […]
Ireland’s census day is on the horizon. Few past census records have survived, but they are easy to access online so you can search for the roots of your family tree from home. Most families contain at least one genealogy fan who could tell the most distant cousin exactly how they are related and where […]
Ireland has been divided into two, distinct parts for a long time. Do any reasons remain to be separated or should they just bury the hatchet? Ever wondered if the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland should reunite? It’s not an uncommon question. When bringing the topic up, some think that perhaps the benefits will […]
Getting married in spring? It’s hard to know where to start. Yesterday was the first day of spring, at least, officially. Where I live, we got a large amount and hopefully, our last dose of snow for many months today. It wasn’t what I had pictured for the first few days of spring. I had […]
It’s TGIF time! Meaning: it’s Friday! What will you be doing or where will you be found in Dublin? It’s Friday! This is the time of the week where we all celebrate after having made it through one more, long work week. After a successful completion of all of your tasks, you most likely will […]
When you picture Ireland, what comes to mind? Is your idea backed up with real facts though? Ireland is very lush and green. It has some rolling landscape, mountain ranges. pastures, fields, cliffs and is ever abundant with plant life. Wherever you go, you are likely not very far from a body of water whether it’s an […]
Shamrocks are a synonymous symbol of Ireland and they stand for luck. Why do you think that is? The saying “the luck of the Irish” or a plethora of shamrocks gives the great impression that Ireland is steeped in fortune and prosperity. It really does. We believe based on what we have seen so often […]
There is great drama to be found on the Emerald Isle. Do you know where to look? There are the right kinds of drama and the ones that are best to be avoided. Water cooler chat, gossiping and meddling parties need not be your standard definition of partaking and enjoying the dramas of life. In […]
Ever wonder what to bring with you for St. Paddy’s? Here’s how to create the perfect day bag. St. Paddy’s day is a day to celebrate a wonderful saint. Spirits are alive and in full force because the day has become synonymous with Ireland. No matter where you are in the word, March 17th is […]
Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, or at least welcome to be Irish for the day. But what about the rest of the year? In a mobile and global society with people leaving and arriving on these shores, who is Irish and why? Every March, school children across the USA seek out green clothes […]
