Doneraile Park in County Cork is one of Ireland’s best kept secrets. Boasting 166 hectares of land, with a beautifully restored old house, an 18th century landscaped park, the Awbeg river, deer, forest pathways and mature groves of deciduous trees, this is truly one of North Cork’s hidden gems. Today I have five Doneraile […]
The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted By Conor Grennan
The Hadley Academy for the Improbably Gifted is a fantasy novel that follows a teenage boy’s unlikely journey to save the world. Written by New York Times best selling author Conor Grennan, I’m delighted to let you know about this young adult, dystopian thriller. Plus I’m also thrilled to introduce you to Conor Grennan, an […]
Introducing Celtic Roots Baseball Caps For The Modern Irish American
Celtic Roots Apparel is a new Irish American company specializing in high quality, sustainably manufactured baseball caps, that celebrate our Irish heritage and Ireland’s unique contribution to American culture. Founded by three young Irishmen, who now call America home, this new company uses 100% hemp to create meticulously designed baseball caps, bearing emblem maps of […]
Wrap Yourself In Ireland
Loominations, is an Irish company specializing in custom throws with beautiful Irish designs. Their spectacular Map of Ireland throw blanket truly caught my eye. This is a stunning design featuring the awe inspiring Irish landscape and rich heritage sites. With this throw, you can quite literally wrap yourself up in Ireland. Introducing The Design […]
The First Christmas Sweater – A Christmas Tale From Ireland
Christmas sweater season is nearly upon us, so to celebrate the upcoming holidays, I have a lovely Irish children’s book to introduce to you. The First Christmas Sweater is a delightful story of an Irish sheep with a multicolored fleece, which might just make the perfect yarn for knitting a Christmas sweater for the man […]
The Dog Who Lost His Bark By Eoin Colfer
Eoin Colfer is an Irish Children’s Laureate. His new book, The Dog Who Lost His Bark, is a poignant, uplifting story of a young boy, his new puppy, and the power of music to heal. This short novel boasts beautiful hand-drawn, emotive and detailed illustrations which bring the story to life for young readers. These […]
Strong Roots And HOME: Irish Trees And A Giveaway From My Irish Jeweler
You could reasonably say that trees are firmly rooted in Irish culture. The ancient Celts revered them, with sacred trees located in the heart of their settlements, rooting them to their home. In today’s post we’ll travel back through Irish history, through the lens of Trees in Ireland. From the time before the era of […]
Canvas Ireland Shoulder Bag Giveaway
If you love your Irish heritage, why not display your pride with a lovely canvas shoulder bag with a fun, and funky Ireland logo. Today I’m delighted to share a lovely canvas shoulder bag, designed with the traveler in mind, as a prize for one lucky reader to win. The good folk at “A Gift […]
The Greenest Wind – Children’s E-Book Giveaway
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 […]
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 […]
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