“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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Irish Sayings And Blessings For Troubled Times
Here’s a lovely collection of Irish sayings and proverbs to help sustain us in times of trouble. These wise old words are part of our oral cultural inheritance. These original sayings are found in the language of our ancestors, Irish or Gaeilge, which is one of the world’s six Gaelic or Celtic languages. There’s kindness, […]
The Celtic Festival Of Bealtaine
In ancient Ireland the first day of May held great significance for the Celtic people of the land. The was the day of the great Festival of Fire, or Bealtaine, and marked the beginning of summer on the Celtic calendar. Today let’s explore all that Bealtaine meant to our ancestors, and find out how this […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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