Easter eggs are part of Irish life and have been for decades. However, Irish Easter eggs are different to the American variety. Note: This post contains affiliate links. You can read more about affiliate links in my disclosure policy. In Ireland, an Easter egg is a hollow, chocolate shell, shaped like a large egg. Inside […]
Inspirational Irish Words And Sayings
Irish language words are lyrical and soothing and can bring peace and calm. My Irish ears find solace in these uplifting sounds, and in the lilting syllables of the Irish language, one of the six Gaelic languages. And so today, let’s examine the power of Irish words to soothe our troubles. The Comforting Sounds […]
The Irish Cookbook Giveaway
The Irish Cookbook, by acclaimed Irish chef Jp McMahon, is a celebration of Ireland’s rich culinary heritage, the unique flavors and produce of this fertile land, and the warm welcoming hospitality of the Irish people. Cookbooks line my bookshelves and I am the proud owner of many Irish recipe collections. But I kid you not! […]
Celebrating Saint Patrick Indoors
Celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day will be very different this year, with no large gatherings, parades, or dancing in the streets. Many had planned trips to Ireland for this special day, which unfortunately needed to be canceled. March 17th will be a much more sedate affair this year, with the annual global greening in honor of […]
An Irish Family Prayer
Here;s a lovely Irish family prayer. It’s sentiments are truly beautiful, underpinning the values that keep families together and strong. This is one of my favorite Irish blessings… May love connect us, Faith direct us, And God protect us. Perhaps you would like to print this blessing as a card to share with loved […]
Saint Patrick’s Day Around The World
St. Patrick’s Day may be a day all about celebrating Ireland, but you will find Paddy’s Day celebrations all around the world and in some of the most unlikely of places. I’ve put together a list of the best places to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around the world that includes some of the best known […]
Where To Celebrate Paddy’s Day In Ireland
There is nowhere better to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than in the land that the day is celebrating, Ireland. You’ll find parades and people going out for drinks in every city, town, and village in the country. But, some of them are better than others. Here are a few of the best places to celebrate […]
What The Irish Eat For Saint Patrick’s Day
In the United States, you might find yourself adding green food coloring to your food and cooking corned beef and cabbage for dinner on St. Patrick’s Day. Green food may pass as Irish food in the USA, but that isn’t the way they do it in Ireland. In fact, you’d have a hard time finding […]
Donegal – The Most Beautiful Place on Earth
County Donegal, in the northwest corner of Ireland, is for many, the most beautiful place on earth. We often celebrate the magnificence of this Irish county here in our little corner of the web. I believe Donegal is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. I love to discover hidden corners of this remote and wild […]
Innovative Educational Books By Boys Town Press
Boys Town Press is the publishing division of Boys Town, an amazing organization founded in Omaha, Nebraska by an Irish priest, Father Edward Flanagan. Boys Town Press is a mission-driven organization, whose publications are based on the proven techniques used in their Boys Town Programs. At Boys Town in Omaha, teachers and counselors work in […]
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