Kells is a little town in the County of Meath, in the Republic of Ireland. The Book of Kells or the Book of Columba is a book that contains each of the four gospels from the New Testament along with other texts. What makes the book so special, however, is the fact that it is an illuminated […]
The Irish Harp: A Tale of Ireland’s National Emblem
Here’s a fun question for you. What do the Irish presidential seal and a bottle of Guinness have in common? The answer: they both use the Irish harp as a symbol! This gorgeous instrument has been a national emblem for years, finding its way into official documents, Irish passports, and even on the bodies of […]
Online Jigsaw Puzzle Featuring An Irish Hot Whiskey
Here’s a fun jigsaw puzzle featuring an Irish hot whiskey with lemons and cloves, also known as a hot toddy in Scotland. The yellow lemon shades against the black background contrast nicely with the golden hues of the whiskey for a fun little puzzle. You can make it as difficult or as easy as you […]
That Further Shore By John D. Feerick
“That Further Shore: A Memoir of Irish Roots and American Promise” is a book by John D. Feerick, the Dean at Fordham University Law School. This is an Irish American immigrant tale, a story of the Irish diaspora in the United States, and one that will surely resonate in this corner of the internet. Today, […]
Scenes of Ireland – Online Jigsaw
Here’s a fun jigsaw puzzle featuring landscapes and scenery from across the beautiful island of Ireland. Jigsaw Puzzle If you love Ireland then try your hand at piecing this landscape collage together. Here’s what the image looks like: I hope you’ll have fun reassembling these lovely images, that explore all that Ireland offers tourists. […]
Hitching For Hope By Ruairí McKiernan
Hitching for Hope is a recently published, inspiring and enlightening book by Irish author and social campaigner, Ruairí McKiernan. It’s a journey through the heart of Ireland, revealing the deep-rooted soul of an ancient, welcoming and kind people. This week I’m delighted to host a giveaway for a copy of Hitching for Hope, for one […]
County Mayo – The Heather County
County Mayo is located in the remote west of Ireland, where stark, beautiful mountains drop down to a breathtakingly intricate coastline, dotted with off shore islands. Mountains rise dramatically from the Atlantic ocean, with roadways winding inland from the coast through spectacular woodlands, quaint villages, rugged hills, to reach vast tracts of sheep filled blanket […]
Radio Ireland – A Novel By Kevin Mahon
Radio Ireland is a new novel by Kevin Mahon, a Canadian who now calls Austin, Texas home, but his family roots are in Ireland. His father grew up on Dublin’s northside. Kevin’s novel is initially set in Austin, Texas, but moves quickly to Dublin. The author skillfully portrays Brendan Daly, the main character, with a […]
I Am An American
On Independence Day we reflect on what it means to be American. This year, a reader sent a beautiful piece about what it means to her to be an American. Here it is, and I hope you will enjoy these lovely words as much as I do. I Am An American: “I […]
Mr. Wizard – A Debut Novel By Jeff Wallach
A book about family secrets and the adventure of discovering new family connections, especially in Ireland, is surely one to spark the interest of this community of Irish American readers. Today, I’m delighted to introduce Jeff Wallach’s debut novel, Mr. Wizard. . Before sharing my interview with Jeff, let’s first take a look at the […]
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