Here's a little something green and a little something bedecked in shamrocks to beautify your home, especially for Saint Patrick's Day.
Today I'm delighted to offer a lovely combination prize in a little giveaway for readers of Irish American Mom.
These lovely gifts have been offered as a prize by Gifts of Ireland, for a lucky reader to win.
Before I tell you the details of how to enter for a chance to win, let's first take a closer look at this tartan green blanket and shamrock kitchen set.
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Irish Themed Tartan Green Throw
This soft, green, tartan throw or blanket features a lovely plaid pattern combining various shades of green, interwoven with hints of red and gold, creating a harmonious and traditional Irish tartan design.
Crafted from a plush fleece, this throw rug offers both warmth and a gentle, soothing touch. It's warm, inviting and cozy, plus it's ideal for snuggling under on cool evenings.
I love the overall look of this blanket, since for me, it evokes a sense of comfort, nostalgia and rustic elegance.
It makes a versatile addition to any living space, whether draped over a sofa, chair, or the foot of a bed. It can even be worn around the shoulders for warmth like a shawl or pashmina. Another idea is to place it on the ground for a picnic.
Shamrock Style Dish Cloth, Oven Glove and Pot Holder Set
Part two of our combination prize is a delightful Irish themed kitchen set. This shamrock embellished set features a dish cloth, oven glove and pot holder embellished with vibrant shamrocks.
This set is a charming and functional kitchen accessory, perfect for adding a touch of Irish flair to your decor.
The primary color of these matching pieces is a neutral white base, serving as a subtle background for the green shamrock design.
The shamrock embellishments featured prominently creating a dynamic and playful pattern.
This kitchen set is not only practical for kitchen use, but also serves as a delightful nod to Irish culture, especially on St. Patrick's Day, or any day of the week or year, for those of us who appreciate Celtic motifs.
This lovely shamrock pot holder says happy cooking, from my kitchen to yours.
Stories of Ireland From Gifts of Ireland
Gifts of Ireland was founded by Aidan Geraghty, an Offaly man, in 2018. He carefully curates handmade Irish gifts to bring to customers the world over, who feel a deep connection to the Emerald Isle.
Aidan also shares stories of Ireland and video tours of some favorite historical sites and tourist attractions on his website.
Here's his invitation to you to follow his weekly ramblings around Ireland, outlined on his website, Gifts of Ireland...
"Each week, I bring stories of Ireland to my community. Folklore, heraldry information, history, places, and some good oul' Irish craic! This little country of ours has been built with community at its core. Our sense of belonging and identity is strong, no matter where in the world you are."
The Prize
Our prize today is a combination gift featuring this lovely fleece, green, tartan blanket, plus a shamrock dish cloth, oven glove and pot holder set.
This is a perfect gift for those who are proud of their Irish heritage, and would like to add a little Irish themed decor to their home this March.
One lucky reader will win this home decor prize. Here's how to enter our little giveaway for a chance to win.
How To Enter Our Giveaway
To enter simply leave a comment on this blog post by noon Eastern Time on Thursday, March 7th, 2024.
You can write any comment you wish. What you write does not affect your chance of winning. If you need inspiration why not let us know if you own any Irish themed home decor.
If you live in Canada or Ireland, then please answer the following question in your comment by typing A, or B for the correct answer ...
The shamrock is a symbol of Ireland.
A. True
B. False
A winning comment will be chosen randomly using the Pick Giveaway Winner WordPress plug-in.
Remember to leave your email so that I can contact you should you win. Your email won't be published, just used to contact our winner to organize prize delivery.
The winner will be announced on Thursday March 7th, 2024 at the bottom of this blog post.
You may check out Irish American Mom's complete terms and conditions for sweepstakes' entries here.
A big thank you to all who support this giveaway and share it with family and friends.
And many thanks to Gifts of Ireland for so generously sponsoring this prize, and for their generosity to the readers of Irish American Mom over the years.
Thanks for following my recipes and ramblings.
Update - Winner Chosen
Our winner has been randomly chosen using the Pick Giveaway Winner Plug-in for WordPress.
And the lucky reader is ….
Merryellen
I'll send an email to arrange mailing of her prize. A big thank you to everyone for supporting this giveaway by leaving comments. I thoroughly enjoyed reading each and every comment.
Thank you all for supporting our Irish American community.
Stay tuned for more stories and giveaways over the coming weeks and months.
Slán agus beannacht,
(Goodbye and blessings)
Mairéad -Irish American Mom
Pronunciation - slawn ah-gus ban-ock-th
Mairéad - rhymes with parade
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susan mathis
My name is Susan, I'm half Irish and a songwriter. I'm working towards making a trip to Ireland a reality one day. Since I'm Irish & a songwriter, I thought I'd better write an Irish song before I go there. I wrote my song "Play Me Home to Ireland" and recorded it in the studio. Whenever I do get to Ireland, I think it will be great fun for me to take the song to an Irish pub & ask the Irish pub performers to play my song & give me a critique.
Irish American Mom
Hi Susan - Lovely to hear you're a songwriter and have written a song for your planned trip to Ireland. You will love visiting Irish pubs where music is so important and so much appreciated. Thanks for joining in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Maria Babich
Love your content here! Also thanks for the lovely giveaway!
Irish American Mom
Hi Maria - I really appreciate the support of readers like you who appreciate the prizes and giveaways I love to share here on my blog.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Sandy Thornton
I am Irish. I won't ever get to visit but I have books and decor. I love Irish music and cooking. I was lucky enough to see the Irish Rovers in concert and I will never forget it. Thank you for the contest.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sandy - Many thanks also for following my ramblings and joining in our discussions about all things Irish and Irish American. I really appreciate your support, and am delighted to hear you celebrate your Irish heritage. Since you can no longer make it to Ireland to visit, I'll bring a little piece of Ireland to you through my blog.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Cynthia Arant
We always had Irish potato candy at Christmas 🎄. One of our family traditions. Not sure if it was really an Irish recipe or not.
Irish American Mom
Hi Cynthia - I believe Irish potato candy originated in Pennsylvania amongst the Irish there. I have never experienced this tradition in Ireland itself, but did come across this delicious treat when I lived upstate New York.
Best wishes,
Mairéad
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Amanda Moore
Love your content.
Irish American Mom
Hi Amanda - Thanks for stopping by to check out this giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Karen Graff
Thank you for this giveaway. A lovely way to start this special month☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - We'll celebrate being Irish this month with recipes, ramblings and raffles. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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EmmaSara
So excited to make some of your dishes for March! My family loves when I get into the Irish spirit of things! The house always smells the best and I feel like my grandmothers are watching over me cooking with smiles and approval! Thanks for making your dishes so easy to follow and delicious!
Ryli Meehan
Dreaming of returning to the land of 40 shades of green…
Irish American Mom
Hi Ryli - I hope your dream comes true someday soon.
Take care,
Mairéad
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Irish American Mom
Hi EmmaSara - What a lovely thought that your grandmothers smile down on you as you cook some Irish dishes. Have a wonderful time in March celebrating being Irish through our cuisine. Thanks for trying out my recipes.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Eileen Murphy-Corduan
I adore your blog, and look forward to reading it!
Irish American Mom
Hi Eileen - That's wonderful to hear. Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Sheila Kenny Pranio
Love everything Irish! My house is decorated for this special day. Would love the giveaway to add to my decor. Would love to see Ireland and meet some of my relatives one day.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sheila - I hope you make it to Ireland someday soon, but in the meantime thanks for exploring your Irish heritage here through my recipes and ramblings. Best of luck in our giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
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Kathleen Pitts
Love your website.My father was born near Dublin so I am Irish and proud of it! I have hosted fairly large St Patrick's Day feasts and I am always looking for ideas and recipes.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathleen - Lovely to hear you celebrate Saint Patrick's Day with large gatherings of family and friends. Happy party planning this year. We're lucky March 17th is on the weekend this year. Thanks for stopping by.
Take care,
Mairéad
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Jacquelyn Pekar
A. A shamrock is a symbol of Ireland! And I’d love to win the Irish blanket and kitchen set! They are lovely!
Irish American Mom
Hi Jacquelyn - So glad you like these prizes. Thanks for joining in our giveaway and checking out these lovely gifts.
Take care,
Mairéad
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Mary Ann Blasen
So great seeing you in my inbox! This is such a beautiful and generous giveaway.
Here’s to the luck of the Irish!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you and yours.
Irish American Mom
Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you too Mary Ann. Best of luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Veronica
It is grand to have a genuinely Irish site and not a "Plastic Patric " one.
Obair mhaith !
VERONICA
Irish American Mom
Hi Veronica - Go raibh maith agat! I'm so glad you appreciate the effort that goes in to creating this site. It's a joy to interact with all the readers who support my writings.
Take care,
Mairéad
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Maureen OHanlon
Thank you for the chance to win thus beautiful gift, A is the answer
Regards
Maureen
Irish American Mom
Hi Maureen - Thanks for stopping by this week.
Take care,
Mairéad
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Cat McCormick
Lovely 💚
Irish American Mom
Hi Cat - Thanks for supporting this little giveaway.
Take care,
Mairéad
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Maggie Kane
I especially enjoy the recipes that you share, Mairead! In terms of Irish home decor, I have a lovely Celtic cross hanging in my home and a couple lovely Belleck pieces that were my Mom’s (so rather cherished!).
Irish American Mom
Hi Maggie - Lovely to hear you have some treasured Belleek pieces from your Mom - they are part of your family legacy. I'm delighted to hear you enjoy my recipes.
All the best,
Mairéad
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MaryBeth
I always look forward to getting an email from the Irish American Mom! I’ve made several of your recipes, of which many have become family favorites! This post with links to articles regarding irish traditions and music have been wonderful!
My Grandparents are from Ireland as is my Dad. Growing up surrounded by Irish culture had a huge influence on my life. My daughters now live in Ireland and I’m not sure if and when they’ll come back to the states. I appreciate the give away contest. A little something to remind me of my heritage and my daughters.
Irish American Mom
Hi MaryBeth - Your family has deep roots in Ireland, and it sounds like your daughters heard the calling of their ancestral homeland. I hope you get to visit them in Ireland, and that they are enjoying life there. Thanks for sharing your family story, and best of luck in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Dianna
I would love to receive this beautiful gift.
Irish American Mom
Hi Dianna - Thank you for taking the time to support our giveaways. May the luck of the Irish be with you.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Kraig
Wow!!! Love them!💚🍀☘️
Irish American Mom
Hi Kraig - Thanks for entering our little sweepstakes.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Kelly
It is one symbol of Ireland and, of course, the harp. Please enter me for the giveaway. Thank you
Irish American Mom
Hi Kelly - Thanks for checking out this giveaway and for entering for a chance to win.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Mary Sullivan
The paper strip shamrocks are so much fun to make. Happy St Patrick's Day.
Irish American Mom
Hi Mary - I love that craft. It's a great one for 2nd or 3rd graders. There's quite a bit of planning and organization required to put each shamrock together. Thanks for stopping by this week, and I hope you have a wonderful March celebrating Saint Patrick too.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Patricia Christianson
Thanks for your website with so much information!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patricia - Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Hilde Kvale
What pretty gifts ! You can almost feel how warm and lovely the blanket is. I try to craft or paint something for Saint Patrick's Day every year. And I do appreciate your updates; thank you for all of the great posts !
Best wishes. Hilde
Irish American Mom
Hi Hilde - Thank you for stopping by to support our giveaways. I'm so glad you like these Irish gifts and enjoy reading my ramblings.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Helen Fritz
Tartan blanket very pretty
Irish American Mom
Hi Helen - I'm delighted you like that cozy green throw. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Agnes J Shields
Love receiving Irish American Mom. The recipes are great.
Irish American Mom
Hi Agnes - Thanks for being such a loyal reader.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Paula
Thank you for offering these Irish gifts! I have a few pieces of Irish Beleek in my home which I cherish. These gifts would brighten up my home as well!
Paula
Irish American Mom
Hi Paula - The shamrock kitchen set adds a lovely splash of green to the kitchen for Saint Patrick's Day. I'm so glad you like this prize.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Colleen
I was really glad to find the link to Irish gifts! I’d love to get more since my basement bar is Irish themed!
Irish American Mom
Hi Colleen - Gifts of Ireland has a wide variety of gifts in stock. Happy browsing and shopping. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Pauline Gudas
I love this giveaway and Ireland. The blamket will be so nice and warm for the cool days of spring
Irish American Mom
Hi Pauline - Thank you for stopping by to support our giveaways. It's lovely to virtually meet others who love Ireland like I do.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Anita Gambrell
That throw is amazing ! Loving the kitchen print too !
Irish American Mom
Hi Anita - So glad you like these prizes. Good luck in our drawing.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Katarzyna Andryszczak
My name is Kasia, I am Polish. I love travelling and I had a fantastic opportunity to visit Ireland last year for my friends wedding… I have to say I got in love with Ireland and I am already planning to visit this beautiful, green country again very soon.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kasia - It's lovely to hear you had such an amazing trip to Ireland for your friend's wedding. It sounds like you've fallen in love with the Irish landscape. I hope you get to visit again soon.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Merryellen Towey Schulz
Daniel and I are making the handprint shamrocks this morning. I would love this prize to go with my St. Patrick’s decorating.
Irish American Mom
Hi Merryellen - Lovely to hear you're already working on one of my shamrock crafts. Thanks for checking them out and for supporting our little giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Beth Mink
Love the colors in this offer. So vibrant!
Irish American Mom
Hi Beth - All these shades of green are wonderful.
All the best,
Mairéad
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John Vandigriff
My Grandfather was born on March 17 in Ireland. We are very proud to be Irish.
Irish American Mom
Hi John - March 17th is the perfect birthday for any Irish person. So glad you're proud of your Irish heritage.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Sue E
I’d love to add these beautiful textiles to my ‘sheep of Ireland’ dish towel and my Celtic knot throw that my cat loves to snuggle up on.
Irish American Mom
Hi Sue - It sounds like you have the perfect place for these lovely gifts. Thanks for stopping by.
All the best,
Mairéad
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natosha
I don't have anything irish, but when I was young a friend of my Grandmother gave my twin sister and I a necklace, the Claddagh Necklace. I never understood about the meaning back than, but now I understand it. I do wish I still had it, but I honestly don't remember what happen to it. Great site, thank you for sharing such wonderful content.🍀
Irish American Mom
Hi Natosha - The Claddagh design holds wonderful symbolism for Irish people. Maybe someday you'll wear a new Claddagh and it will be all the more meaningful now that you know the story behind the ring or necklace.
Thanks for checking out my blog.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Marie Lyons
Would love these! I love my heritage and the throw would look lovely on my couch!
Irish American Mom
Hi Marie - It's wonderful to hear you are proud of your Irish heritage.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Beth
Thank you for your wonderful posts. I am anxious to try the paper shamrock for my St. Patrick's Day decorations.
I had the pleasure of visiting Ireland in December. My souvenir was a bag of whole meal flour. I will be making traditional Irish soda bread this year on St. Patrick's Day. Can't wait!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Beth - Happy baking this Saint Patrick's Day. Lovely to hear you have a bag of authentic Irish whole meal flour. I'm delighted you had the opportunity to visit Ireland in December. Thanks for stopping by this week.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Patricia
I'm going to Ireland this year for the first time...so excited!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Patricia - I'm excited for you too. I hope Ireland will be all you ever dreamed it could be.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Tracy H
These are very lovely. I also subscribed to Gifts of Ireland. It looks like they have nice gifts to choose from. Thank you. Have a blessed week.
Irish American Mom
Hi Tracy - I'm delighted you decided to subscribe to Gifts of Ireland. Aidan sends out lovely emails, often with videos, introducing some of Ireland's historical sites and hidden gems.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Sue Ellen Maguire
I love reading your blog. Always something informative and fun about Ireland and its culture!
Irish American Mom
Hi Sue Ellen - I'm delighted to hear you find my ramblings informative and entertaining. Thanks for all your support.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Erin Sless
Thank you for sharing your content. 🙂
Erin Go Bragh, from Erin!
Irish American Mom
Hi Erin - And thank you for reading my ramblings. Best of luck in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Pat Delaney
Beautiful! The throw blanket looks so soft.
Irish American Mom
Hi Pat - I'm delighted you like this soft and cozy tartan throw.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Kathleen
My Irish granny and uncles would gather round the piano and play and Irish songs right after Sunday dinner, when we were all together. I have dreamed of Ireland my entire life. Tho my granny play the piano and organ at church I did not know til many years after she passed away that she always wanted to play the harp. I sang for years and bought a harp, which I have not mastered but can play. It was when I bought the harp, that one of my uncles remembered and told me about granny's wish to have one. I pray that I will someday be able to play it as beautifully as granny played the piano. It will be my way of honoring her memory and making her smile up in heaven.
My goal is to
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathleen - What an amazing story! You must have a deep connection with your Irish granny, since your soul led you to her favorite instrument, the harp. I love the sound of the harp too. I think it makes our Irish spirits sing. Keep practicing and all the while your granny will be smiling down on you from Heaven.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Kathy Madden
The tartan green blanket and shamrock kitchen set are so beautiful and would be statement pieces in my home. Thank you for this giveaway. The answer to the question is A. Have a great day.
Irish American Mom
Hi Kathy - Thanks so much for following my recipes and ramblings and for supporting our raffles. I really appreciate it.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Mardell Grayhek
These prizes are wonderful! I enjoy reading your blog and appreciate your recipes so much, along with your detailed instructions. We plan to make your apple cake for our family dinner this upcoming weekend. I long to visit Ireland someday, to visit where my relatives heralded from. God bless you, and thank you for sharing your inspiration and recipes.
Irish American Mom
Hi Mardell - I hope you make it to Ireland someday soon, but in the meantime thanks for exploring your Irish heritage here through my recipes and ramblings. Best of luck in our giveaway.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Ginger
Love the give aways Mairead. My favorite Irish household item would be a wooden bowl made of Irish beech turned by Conor Lynch who is based in County Offaly. Thank you for your hard work in bringing all of us a little bit of Ireland.
Irish American Mom
Hi Ginger - I can just imagine how beautiful your wooden bowl is. Conor Lynch is a skilled artist who brings out the spirit of the wood in every piece he makes. Thanks for your kind words about my blog.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Melissa Neary
I would love this kitchen and Tarten blanket!!!
Irish American Mom
Hi Melissa - Thank you for stopping by to celebrate your Irish heritage here in this little corner of the internet.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Karen D
Many memories of our family's trip to Ireland. Especially going the wrong way on a roundabout...
Irish American Mom
Hi Karen - Oh my - that must have been a close call. It can happen so easily. I have to be very careful when I enter a roundabout in America. Luckily, there are very few where my home is in Kentucky. I may have lived in America for over twenty years, but I originally learned to drive in Ireland. My roundabout skills do not translate well to America.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Joan Johnson
Hello, I would love to win the beautiful Irish gift s, the blanket is beautiful ❤️. My grandma , her name Was Rose McGowan came to America searching for a new life , very adventurous woman, strong, beautiful, good worker worked cleaning homes for people. I was the oldest of six of her second daughter, Margaret Mary . I was grandmas favorite stayed with her in summers and helped her , go to the beach, play cards, shop, visit her friends. Well, thanks for letting me ramble.
JoanMarie Rose Johnson
Irish American Mom
Hi Joan - Blessings to you and your family. Your grandmother is looking down on you from Heaven and smiling. She will always be with you, and I'm so glad today's post brought back precious memories of your beloved grandmother, Rose McGowan. Thanks for stopping by and sharing your beautiful tribute to her.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Traci
What a wonderful giveaway! Your website is always the first one I go to when looking for anything Irish...especially recipes! Thanks for all the hard work you to do keep things going!
Irish American Mom
Hi Traci - Thanks for your kind words about my website, and thanks for stopping by. I'm delighted you find my recipes helpful. Knowing others are enjoying some good Irish food makes all the effort in writing my blog so worthwhile.
All the best,
Mairéad
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Kelly P.
What beautiful gifts. Thanks for the chance to win!
Irish American Mom
Hi Kelly - So glad you appreciate our raffles and ramblings in this little corner of the internet.
All the best,
Mairéad
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