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Norman Mongan

The Other Emerald Isle

By Norman Mongan

September October 1993

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Normal Mongan visits Monsterrat, a tiny island in the Caribbean with an Irish past. Coming down the steps of the LIAT aircraft at Blackburne Airport on Montserrat, the first thing that catches the eye is the big green shamrock that adorns the airport building. "Welcome to the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean" — the sign reflected in the puddles in the tarmac. The rain was on … [Read more...] about The Other Emerald Isle

Bottled Wild Geese

By Norman Mongan

September October 1996

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Norman Mongan explores the contribution the Irish have made to the French wine-growing industry. Some may find it surprising that Irishmen were involved with wine-making well before Arthur Guinness invented his famous brew. Early 18th century Dublin imbibed vast quantities of fine claret, greater than the combined total of England and Scotland. The Irish "Wild Geese" who left … [Read more...] about Bottled Wild Geese