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The great actresses of Hollywood come from all over the world- some of the best from the ole’ Emerald Isle. You may not have known, for example, that Olivia Wilde’s father Andrew Cockburn was raised in Ireland. That noble lineage came in handy when she starred in NBC’s drama “The Black Donnelly’s,” about an Irish […]
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New Irish Festival in Boston Begins September
A brand new Irish Festival, with the aim of attracting more tourists to the region, will open in September in the historically Irish city of Boston. The event will last three days showcasing the food, art and sports culture of Ireland. Dubbed “iFest,” the festival will be held in the Seaport Word Trade Center. Come […]
Ireland on a Budget
The Emerald Isle is one of the most sought after vacation destinations. But sometimes, our wallets have trouble following. Irish Fireside found seven options for someone trying to see Ireland on a fixed budget-most of them for under 25 pounds a person! For an old fashioned night, stay in old Irish train cars renovated into […]
You Know You Were Brought Up Irish When…
Ever heard the expression “Jesus, Mary and Joseph?” You and every other Irish raised person. If your parent’s idea of interior decoration was a Child of Prague and a painting of JFK, you might be Irish. You may scoff at Americans who drink this odd “iced tea” concoction or who put flowers in a Waterford […]
The 10 Worst Times To Have Lived in Ireland
While many love to call the Emerald Isle home, there were brief moments in history where Ireland was a scary place to live. The first came during the Viking invasion on 795, when nearly every Irish monastery in their path was destroyed. The next was the black death, or the bubonic plague, that killed 14,000 […]
World War One Draft Cards: Buster Keaton
World War draft cards can open a world of details about the men who served in the Great War. Among them was popular icon Buster Keaton. He performed along Harry Houdini and was part of “The General,” a film called the “greatest comedy ever made…and perhaps the greatest film ever made.” His legal name, Joseph […]
Terminally ill Dad Films Boxing Video for Baby Daughter
Diagnosed with terminal cancer while his wife was pregnant, Darren Mullery knew he had to stay alive for his baby daughter. While he has bad days and good days, he called his daughter Noelle his “inspiration.” To show her that he fought to spend more time with her, he was video of himself boxing, literally […]
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh: Irish American of the Year
The Irish American of the Year goes to….Boston Mayor Marty Walsh! Presented by the Irish American Partnership, the group chose Walsh for his determination of spirit which they believe to be an Irish value. Born to two Irish parents from County Galway, Walsh’s family settled in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood. Saying that the award “[meant] a […]
The Original Rebels: Ireland’s Whiteboys
In 18th century Ireland, a band of rebels emerged whose name who not be soon forgotten. They dubbed themselves “fairies” but the name “whiteboys” stuck, as the sported while garb during their night raids. They fought against tithe collecting, excessive church dues and other unacceptable landowner demands. In the beginning the group responded only to […]
Ancient and Strange Irish Home Remedies
The ancient Irish took home remedies to a whole new level. We’re not talking herbal tea and extra sleep here. It is said the Irish used dead hands as a cure-all for many diseases. They also used funeral candles to cure burns. Another top-ranking home remedy was to wear a bracelet of mint around your […]