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Heroes of the Revolution
As the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence approaches, Edythe Preet…
Slainte! Birds of Celtic Myths and Legend
In Irish Folklore the Raven was thought to be a messenger from the other world….
Sláinte!: There is Nothin Like a Spud
Whether they’re baked, boiled, roasted, fried, mashed or hashed, potatoes are a cornerstone of Ireland’s…
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Sláinte! Lent and Easter: The Fast and the Feast
In pre-Christian Ireland, the spring celebration on May 1 was called Bealtaine. Household fires were extinguished several days before the feast and people were forbidden to rekindle them until Druid […]
Sláinte! The Pleasures of an Irish Pub
We Irish are a garrulous folk, given to long-winded debates at the drop of a hat on just about any subject from politics to how one should brew a pot […]
Sláinte! Bid Thy Guests Welcome Though They Come At Any Hour
In the 16th century Elizabeth I was Queen of England. Spain and England were at war, and their armadas stalked each other on the open seas. Certain Irish sailing captains […]
Sláinte! Many a Shabby Foal Makes a Fine Horse
It is Spring. The foals are being born. In their gawky long-legged honor, I give you the saga of the Irish and their horses. It is a history that stretches […]
Slàinte! A Universal Christmas
All around the world, the holiday season is a time to gather with family and friends, to share abundance, to feast, to reflect on the memories of joyful times past, […]
Sláinte! A Visit to Derry
Like most Americans, my ancestry is mixed immigrant. Mom’s people were Italian; Dad was a storytelling Irish rover. I inherited his wanderlust and his love of words. When I decided […]