James Joyce’s Bloomsday, in honor of Ulysses – 16th June

James Joyce’s Bloomsday, in honor of Ulysses – 16th June

Posted by on Jun 14, 2012 in Irish People, Uniquely Irish | 0 comments

Bloomsday, held annually on 16 June, marks the day in which the life of Irish writer, James Joyce, is celebrated. The 16th of June is not...

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Irish American Presidents

Irish American Presidents

Posted by on Mar 5, 2012 in Irish People, Irish-American | 0 comments

The topic of Irish-American presidents came up recently in a conversation I was having, and it made me wonder how many US presidents has...

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What are you going to cook this St. Patrick’s Day?

What are you going to cook this St. Patrick’s Day?

Posted by on Jan 29, 2012 in Food, Holidays & Customs, Irish People | 4 comments

St. Patrick’s day 2012 is fast approaching, and many of you will be looking for a little something Irish to serve up to your friends...

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Blarney Castle Owner in Horse Dispute

Posted by on Dec 17, 2011 in Irish People | 0 comments

The owner of Blarney Castle has gone up against a bloodstock agent in a battle over the ownership rights of a racehorse.  Charles...

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Oscar Wilde

Posted by on Nov 30, 2011 in Irish People | 0 comments

Today marks the 111th anniversary of the death of Oscar Wilde.  To commemorate the milestone, his Paris tomb has been renovated and...

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