Today I am delighted to introduce you to Ireland’s newest crime writer, Bríd Wade. Watchers, the first in a series of Dublin based crime novels, was released in 2013. Sleeping Dogs, the sequel, was released in June, 2014. Here is a little background into Bríd’s inspiration for these Irish thrillers. About Bríd (pronounced like Breed): […]
Archives for June 2014
Villages In North Cork – An Entertaining Video Series
Cork Videos produce short films of ordinary people, telling about ordinary things in towns and villages around County Cork, Ireland. I was delighted when Tony Kennedy, the producer of these films, e-mailed me to share his entertaining and informative amateur videos of North Cork villages. These simple films share chats with locals, images of shops, […]
Irish Essence Tours
Today I’m delighted to introduce you to a new Irish Tour Company, specializing in taking tourists off the beaten path, to discover a hidden Ireland. As you all know, I love to talk about all things Irish, especially little known, out-of-the-way places in the land of my birth. When Deborah Feery of Irish Essence Tours […]
Blueberry Scones
Blueberries are in season, and I love to bake with these juicy summer berries, which simply burst with flavor when added to rich scones. Traditional Irish scones dotted with raisins or sultanas come to mind when I think of fruit scones. However, my Dad tells stories of how my Granny mixed wild hurts (bilberries) and […]
The Rose As A Symbol Of Ireland
The rose is not widely known as a symbol of Ireland, the shamrock being more famously associated with the Emerald Isle. However, in centuries past The Black Rose was sometimes used as a code word for Ireland, when English law prohibited direct references to Ireland as a nation. I was browsing through my albums, and […]
Book Giveaway Winner: “Put Yer Rosary Beads Away, Ma” by Cahal Dunne
A big thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s giveaway for the new book Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma by Cahal Dunne. It was lovely to read all of our entrants’ comments. Our lucky winner is….. Debra who said…. “I appreciate your bringing new items from Irishmen/women like this book to our […]
“Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma” by Cahal Dunne – Book Review And Giveaway
‘Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma: A Salty Tale of a Young Man’s Musical Dreams and Struggles in 1970’s Ireland’ was written by Cahal Dunne, a native of County Cork, who now calls Pittsburgh home. Today I am delighted to introduce this wonderful new book to you. A copy of ‘Put Your Rosary Beads Away Ma’ […]
Homemade Chicken Tenders Or Chicken Goujons
These delicious chicken tenders are made from chicken tenderloins, coated in panko bread crumbs and grated parmesan cheese, then baked until golden and crispy – a firm favorite in our house. Chicken tenders, chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, chicken sticks, chicken goujons, or whatever you choose to call them, these chicken tenderloins feature on our dinner […]
The Beaches Of Ards Friary, County Donegal
Ards Friary, with its spectacular grounds and beaches, lies on the edge of Sheephaven Bay, and boasts magnificent Donegal scenery. Here you find wooded trails and coastline paths, just begging to be explored. I was sorting through some of my photos from our trip to Donegal last summer. I took some lovely, sunny shots mid-July, […]
Irish Cottage Kitchens Of Days Gone By
In traditional Irish cottages of days gone by, the kitchen was the central hub, witnessing the busy comings and goings of daily life. The turf-burning hearth was the focal point. I have lovely, peaceful memories of my own granny’s kitchen. When I was a very young child a black kettle was constantly boiling, hanging from […]
