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, […]
Irish Storyteller Mattie Lennon’s New CD Giveaway
Mattie Lennon is a frequent guest post contributor to Irish American Mom. I’m delighted to introduce his new storytelling CD, “Truth and Lies” to you today. Mattie is a true ‘seanachai” (pronounced “shan-ah-key”), an Irish storyteller. But before I share the details of how to enter to win a copy of Mattie’s new CD, let’s […]
Irish Kids Books
Ashley Donati is a writer and blogger who often stops by to check out my recipes and ramblings. Today I’m delighted to publish a guest post where she tells us about a recent trip she made with her family to my homeland, together with a wonderful round up of Irish themed kids’ books. And so […]
St. Brigid – A Strong Irish Woman
St. Brigid epitomizes everything a strong Irish woman should be, and she holds a special place in many Irish hearts, including mine. Image Credit When we think of Irish saints, good old St. Patrick first springs to mind, but let’s face it, he was a blow-in from England, France or Wales … nobody knows for […]
Children Of Lir Irish Jewelry Plus A Giveaway From Tracy Gilbert
The Children of Lir is an old Irish legend I have loved ever since I was a little girl growing up in Dublin. I listened enraptured as my grandaunt Nan told the tale of the four children who were turned into swans by their jealous stepmother, Aoife. Image Credit Today let’s explore this wonderful, yet […]
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