The Claddagh ring is a beloved symbol of Ireland and today I’m delighted to introduce you to a very talented silversmith from County Cork who is creating magnificent Claddagh jewelry with a modern Irish twist. Plus do read on. Claddagh Design is offering a generous 20% discount for Irish American Mom’s readers, valid until August […]
Archives for July 2018
Family Rosary “Try Prayer! It Works!” Contest Winners 2018
Try Prayer! It Works! That’s the title of a children’s art and writing competition held each year by Family Rosary and the Holy Cross Family Ministries in Eaton, Massachusetts. Last week they shared with me the beautiful artwork and exceptional creative writing works of their talented 2018 winners. On first reading their lovely email, I […]
What Is A Limerick?
Have you ever wondered how limericks, those short, five-line rhyming ditties were named after one of Ireland’s counties? I recently completed a post taking readers on a photographic tour of County Limerick, and as I was creating this piece I started wondering about the origins of these infamous little “Irish” poems. Are they really Irish? […]
County Limerick – The Treaty County
Located in the south west of Ireland, County Limerick is in a central location, close to Shannon Airport, and a perfect tourist base. Image Credit County Limerick lies at the heart of the Shannon region in Ireland with the City of Limerick built right on the banks of Ireland’s longest river. Limerick is a tourist’s […]
