Musings, ramblings and thought provoking articles from our team of talented writers - all views expressed are their own!
When he first arrived in the United States, Oscar Wilde allegedly told customs officials he had nothing to declare but his genius. He proceeded to visit at least 150 cities and prove that his genius included not only aesthetics, the topic he came to lecture on, but also publicity, wit, and a thoroughly Irish ability […]
A little under a year ago, a diligent and dedicated historian uncovered shocking information that had occurred for decades at a well-known mother and baby home in Tuam. We all have that one place that we recall as children. It could be a home, a school, or a neighborhood. It is that place where we […]
Most Irish Americans are proud of their identity, and when you are Irish American Ireland doesn’t seem like a foreign country. The language is the same, more or less. Okay, we generally don’t realize we’ll have a language barrier until we get here. The food is not dramatically different, aside from the beer, chocolate, sausages […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for the perfect dog can be quite the task. Everyone has different styles and preferences and it is no different than when it comes to looking for a family dog. Things that must be considered are temperament, activity levels, health needs and feasibility of the situation for both the canine and the owner. This […]
While the nights can still be cool, household supplies of turf are running low and no one minds. The fire is not needed daily now to warm the house. Instead, it is time to gather wood and start building the frames for bonfires. It is nearly Bealtine. We are nearly halfway between the spring equinox […]
