The Howth peninsula forms the northern arm of Dublin Bay and was one of my favorite childhood haunts. Less than 5 miles from where I grew up in Raheny, I loved to explore the hills and cliff paths of this majestic headland. I was looking through photos on my external hard drive the other day […]
Archives for October 2015
Book Giveaway – “A Time For Friends” By Patricia Scanlan
I love a cozy read, especially a book set in Ireland with heartwarming themes, just perfect for a Maeve Binchy fan like me. Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to Patricia Scanlan, the #1 internationally bestselling author, and her newest novel about the complexities of lifelong friendship. I’m also thrilled to offer you an opportunity […]
Loughcrew Megalithic Centre
Ireland’s ancient monuments are just waiting to be discovered by tourists interested in learning about their ancestral heritage. Today I’m delighted to take you off the beaten path once again, to discover one of Ireland’s spectacular megalithic sites at Loughcrew. And so I’m going to hand you over to the good folk from Loughcrew […]
Trinity Knot Necklace And Earrings Giveaway From Biddy Murphy
Irish inspired jewelry is an ideal way to display our heritage. I love elegant designs inspired by traditional Celtic symbols such as the Trinity Knot or the Tree of Life. Today, I’m delighted to host a giveaway for a trinity knot necklace with matching earrings. This beautiful prize is just waiting to be won by […]
The Old Irish Bicycle
Old black bicycles remind me of Ireland. These vintage cycles are part of our past, and are lovingly referred to as High Nellies. Image Credit Long before the car appeared in Ireland and for many years after its arrival, when only a few wealthy people could afford such automated luxury, the bicycle was Ireland’s chosen […]
Ogham Stones And Ancient Irish Writing
Ogham (pronounced oh-am) is an ancient form of Irish writing comprised of patterns of parallel strokes to the side or across a continuous line. Image Credit Well, that’s the technical explanation of this old Celtic form of communication, but for me the very word brings to mind images of ancient stones pointing skyward in mystical […]
