Happy St. Patrick’s Day. Today’s the day when the whole world is a little bit Irish. But this year, rather than getting carried away with the wearing of the green, or drowning of the shamrock with green beer, or indulging in fluorescent green “Irish” food, I thought I would simply take a look at some […]
Irish Flag Cape Giveaway
An Irish flag inspired cape is the perfect way to show off your Irish pride to the world. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner, it’s the time when the whole world is a little bit Irish, and today I have the perfect giveaway for those who love to be Irish in every way. […]
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day Around The World
This week we will commemorate Ireland’s patron saint, but rest assured we are not alone in our celebrations. St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated all around the world, in over 190 countries, the obvious places being Ireland, the US, Canada and Australia! With New York being the first additional place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in […]
Leprechaun Tricks And Pranks For St. Patrick’s Day
Leprechauns are up to all their old tricks now that St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. They love to pop in for an unexpected visit, leaving their mark wherever they go. I love how American teachers and parents embrace our favorite Irish holiday, welcoming these little Irish pranksters into their classrooms and homes […]
A Cute New Irish Kids’ Clothing Line Plus A Giveaway For St. Patrick’s Day
Funny Monkey is a cute new line of Irish themed clothes for little ones. Today I’m delighted to introduce you to this fabulous fashion line for young kids. When the creator of these fun products tried to buy a gift for her newborn cousin she thought some of the Irish themed choices were not very […]
Silly McGilly Giveaway – Ireland’s Magical Leprechaun
Silly McGilly is a friendly little leprechaun who loves nothing more than playing tricks on children. St. Patrick’s Day may be a long way away, but since today is September 17th, and our big Irish celebration is 6 months from today, why not seize the opportunity to introduce you to a little leprechaun, and host […]
Easy Appetizers – Shrimp and Cucumber Bites
When I think of super easy starters, cucumber and shrimp appetizers immediately spring to mind. When it comes to party finger foods, these are fantastic. They also taste wonderful with brunch, or served as low-fat snacks. Shrimp and cucumber starters are so easy to assemble I make them for many occasions – summer barbecues, Christmas […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day 2013
Today I wish you all a very happy St. Patrick’s Day. Whether you celebrate this day by gathering around the table for an Irish feast, by marching through the streets waving to the masses, or by sharing a few drinks with family and friends, may you feel the warmth of every Irish blessing as together […]
St. Patrick’s Day In Ireland
Is St. Patrick’s Day celebrated in Ireland just like it is in the United States? The answer to this oft-asked question is a confusing “yes’ and “no”. The day is celebrated in Ireland, but with greater emphasis on family than in America. Questions abound on topics such as parades, celebratory food, green beer and shamrocks. […]
Louisville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2013
Last Saturday March 9th the Irish community of Louisville, Kentucky took to the streets to commemorate St. Patrick. In preparation for Sunday’s celebration of all things Irish, here are some photos of the saints and scholars who marched, rode their bikes, drove their cars or waved from numerous green parade floats. Everyone was in […]
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