THE GREENEST WIND is a children’s book set in West Cork, where a young German girl changes from feeling alone in a strange place, to never wanting to leave. A common complaint for anyone who spends more than a few days in this magnificent corner of Ireland. Today I’m delighted to introduce you to Gesine […]
7 Avoidable Mistakes When Planning A Trip To Ireland
Planning a vacation to Ireland comes with many challenges and indecisions that tend to overwhelm people. There’s so much to see and do in Ireland despite it being such a small country. Am I doing too little? Is my plan too much? Will I miss the important parts? Today I’m delighted to share some great […]
Irish Famine Burial Pits In Skibbereen
Abbeystrewry Graveyard in Skibbereen is a beautiful, yet poignant memorial to the victims of the Great Irish Famine of 1845 to 1850. Over 9000 men, women and children were laid to rest here, in an unmarked, mass grave. In today’s blog post, we’ll explore the significance of the Irish Famine Memorial in Skibbereen, County Cork. […]
Irish Tweed Giveaway
Irish tweed is part of Ireland’s cultural heritage, and this fabric continues to be made in County Donegal to this very day. Anna Dobson, from the Love Mo Chuisle brand of Irish tweed clothing, says about Irish tweed … “I believe there is beauty in tradition. Add contemporary innovation. With tweed you can never […]
Irish Tweed – Characteristics, History, and Tradition
In today’s post we’ll unravel the history of Irish tweed, traditional woolen fabric woven in County Donegal. The skillful weavers of Donegal have been producing tweed for centuries using local wool and natural dyes to create distinctive caps, suits and vests. Today I’m delighted to introduce you to the history and traditions behind tweed in […]
Easter Stories Of Saint Patrick
Did you know there are old Irish stories and legends linking Saint Patrick to the Feast of Easter? After celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day in the middle of March we often put our patron saint to the back of our minds for another year. Few realize he has deep and meaningful connections with Easter. And so, […]
World Village Playset Ireland Giveaway
World Village Playset Ireland promotes innovative play and offers Irish adventures to curious kids in the comfort of home. This beautifully detailed toy immerses children in Irish culture as they explore the play mat, wooden figures, story cards, and book. Laura Barta, the founder and creator of these imaginative toys, is eager to connect kids […]
Turas Éireann – An Irish Tour Company That Goes The Extra Mile
Turas Éireann, a new Irish tour operator, is offering experienced, driver-guided, luxury tours of Ireland for groups of up to ten people. The good folks at Turas Éireann bring you Ireland at your leisure. The name is pronounced thur-iss eh-ron, and means Irish tours or travels. Dermot, the Irishman behind the company, contacted me to […]
Galway: The Graveyard of Hopes and Dreams – Guest Post by Rhian J. Martin
Something tragic happened in Galway. Something no one will talk about. Now that’s what I call a suspenseful introduction to a new book. Rhian J. Martin, in her debut novel, A Different Familiar, transports you to Galway, Ireland, where the rainy city provides an authentic Irish backdrop for her contemporary characters to uncover an unexpected […]
Brave Hearts By Jean Mahoney – Book Giveaway
Brave Hearts, by Californian author and fellow Irish American, Jean Mahoney is a novel of tenacity and resolution, bravery and love, recounting the story of her family’s American journey. The complete title immediately resonated with me, and I just knew this novel would be a perfect fit for our Irish American Mom Community. BRAVE […]
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