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 […]
A Tribute To My Irish American Mom
Many readers of this blog were raised by Irish or Irish American mothers. In this little corner of the internet, we easily recognize the traits and characteristics which make Irish mothers unique and exceptional. Irish mothers are supportive and attentive, caring for us in their uncomplicated ways, loving us with quiet, unassuming devotion. Deep love […]
Irish Immigrant Song Tugs On The Heartstrings
Remembering those who have gone before us, and paved the way for us here in America, is important in this little corner of the world wide web. Today I have a lovely immigrant tale to share with you, one that is memorialized in a touching folk song that tugs on the heartstrings. Erin, a reader […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Famine Memorial At Ireland Park, Toronto
On Toronto’s waterfront you will find a poignant tribute to Irish immigrants, who made the harrowing transatlantic journey to Canada to escape starvation and disease during the Great Irish Famine of 1845 to 1850. When we think of Irish immigration to North America we may initially recall those who made the arduous journey to the […]
Our Irish Heritage
Here in the Irish American Mom Community we love to celebrate our Irish heritage. But what is it about our heritage that makes us so proud? Is heritage the memory of our ancestors and the legacy they have gifted us? For some of us it surely is. But others have only recently discovered their Irish […]
More Ramblings Around Ireland From Anne Driscoll
Anne Driscoll continues her rambles around Ireland, sharing cultural nuances and observations as she adapts to life in her new home. And so let me hand you over to Anne …. Three Years In Ireland: It’s exactly three years and ten months since I first arrived in Ireland and in the last month, […]
Anne Driscoll’s July Ramblings From Ireland
Time again for an update from Anne Driscoll who shares her keen observations of life in the west of Ireland. She lives in the Irish speaking part of Ireland in County Galway and is even trying to learn the language. Here’s what she’s been up to for June 2017… St. Colmcille’s Holy Well: It’s […]
