Tomorrow is Halloween or Samhain (Sow-in) as it is called in Irish. It is one of the most important festivals of the ancient Celtic calendar. I must confess, I love Halloween. I have loved it since I was a little girl in Dublin. It comes a close second to Christmas, as one of my favorite […]
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The Sleeping Man Mountain Of County Donegal
Mountains throughout the world are said to resemble human form. Ireland too boasts such rock formations, and this summer we spotted the ‘Sleeping Man’ or ‘Sleeping Mummy’ of County Donegal. With Halloween fast approaching, I thought it might be a good time to share my photos of Donegal’s ghostly hill. “The Sleeping Man” mountain of […]
Whole Wheat Pumpkin Pancakes
Pumpkin pancakes are the perfect start to a fall day, a delicious treat for Sunday brunch or a weekday lunch. And to tell you the truth, I’ve been known to indulge in these delicious pancakes for dinner too. Today I thought I would veer a little away from my usual offerings of traditional Irish recipes […]
Dublin Sunrise
On cloudless mornings the sun rises over Dublin Bay, brilliantly illuminating the skies. Today I thought I would share some photos I took this summer, as Dublin slowly came to life, together with my poem, Dublin Sunrise. Hope you enjoy these words and images. An immense dark sky Flushes in expectation, Casting a glowing […]
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