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Duffy's Cut
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gerry Regan Apr 6, 2013. 3 Replies 2 Likes
In 2009, a 10-year search for the bodies of 57 Irish immigrants at Duffy's Cut in the woods of Malvern, PA uncovered remains of only seven of them. They had been killed by vigilantes due to…Continue
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The Christmas Wreath
The modern Christmas wreath demonstrates the spirit of the season, but to some, it is also a reminder of another spirit – a spirit that demonstrates courage and fortitude dating back to 16th century Ireland, when the Penal Laws forbade the practice of the Catholic religion. Not only was their religion outlawed, but Irish clergy was on the run with a price on their heads.…See More
"Thanx for adding the graphics
Mike"
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore: America's First Superstar
A TV documentary on the St. Louis World Fair mentioned how John Philip Sousa and his band dominated the entertainment, which included a young John McCormack singing at the Irish Pavilion. It brought to mind a forgotten era when American superstars were not individuals with a current hit record but band leaders – people with the ability to not only play, but compose,…See More
Patrick Sarsfield Gilmore: America's First Superstar
A TV documentary on the St. Louis World Fair mentioned how John Philip Sousa and his band dominated the entertainment, which included a young John McCormack singing at the Irish Pavilion. It brought to mind a forgotten era when American superstars were not individuals with a current hit record but band leaders – people with the ability to not only play, but compose,…See More
'Remember Mullaghast!'
The Pale (a word taken from the Latin meaning fence) was a strip of land along Ireland’s east coast, stretching from Dundalk, County Louth in the north to Dún Laoghaire, south of Dublin City. It was the base of English rule in Ireland since the Norman invasion of 1169. The Normans increasingly assimilated into Irish culture and after 1300, made alliances with neighboring…See More
Rivals Who Became Friends
On October 30, 1963, Cahirsiveen, County Kerry, Ireland, saw the largest outpouring of grief in more than a century as Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty was laid to rest. Although born in County Cork, he grew up in Killarney, where his father was the steward of the old Killarney Golf Club. Hugh retired to Cahirsiveen three years before his death and was regarded as one of their…See More
Rivals Who Became Friends
On October 30, 1963, Cahirsiveen, County Kerry, Ireland, saw the largest outpouring of grief in more than a century as Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty was laid to rest. Although born in County Cork, he grew up in Killarney, where his father was the steward of the old Killarney Golf Club. Hugh retired to Cahirsiveen three years before his death and was regarded as one of their…See More
An Irish-American Hero
Edward Hand was born in Clyduff, County Offaly, Ireland, on 31 December 1744 and was baptized in Shinrone. His father was John Hand, a descendant of the Mag Fhlaithimh family which translates: Hand. Edward completed his schooling with a medical certificate from Trinity College, Dublin. (Right: Reproduced by Anna Frances Levin. Edward Hand, colonel and adjutant general,…See More
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The Christmas Wreath
Posted on December 13, 2022 at 11:30am 0 Comments 4 Likes
The modern Christmas wreath demonstrates the spirit of the season, but to some, it is also a reminder of another spirit – a spirit that demonstrates courage and fortitude dating back to 16th century Ireland, when the Penal Laws forbade the practice of the Catholic religion. Not only was their…
ContinuePatrick Sarsfield Gilmore: America's First Superstar
Posted on November 26, 2022 at 2:00pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
A TV documentary on the St. Louis World Fair mentioned how John Philip Sousa and his band dominated the entertainment, which included a young John McCormack singing at the Irish Pavilion. It brought to mind a forgotten era when American superstars were not individuals with a current hit record but band…
'Remember Mullaghast!'
Posted on November 6, 2022 at 4:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
The Pale (a word taken from the Latin meaning fence) was a strip of land along Ireland’s east coast, stretching from Dundalk, County Louth in the north to Dún Laoghaire, south of Dublin City. It was the base of English rule in Ireland since the Norman invasion of 1169. The Normans increasingly…
Rivals Who Became Friends
Posted on October 1, 2022 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
On October 30, 1963, Cahirsiveen, County Kerry, Ireland, saw the largest outpouring of grief in more than a century as Monsignor Hugh O’Flaherty was laid to rest. Although born in County Cork, he grew up in Killarney, where his father was the steward of the old Killarney Golf Club. Hugh retired to…
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- At 2:01pm on April 3, 2013,
Gerry Regan said…
Fàilte, Mike, to The Wild Geese. Got your call and will be calling you this afternoon. We appreciate your support, and all you've done to explore, preserve, promote and celebrate the epic heritage of the Irish, particularly their role in making the United States the great nation that it is today.
- At 4:12pm on June 29, 2013,
Nice to see you back in our pages, Mike. It seemed you were away for some time. BTW, Ned McGinley is now a member of The Wild Geese, as well. Perhaps you guys can team up and set up a Friends of the AOH group here. That'd be awesome.
- At 11:23am on February 21, 2015,
HermitsOf St-John said…
- Have you read my comment to your article "St Valentine in Ireland"? Please do so.
- At 3:41pm on January 22, 2017,
John Anthony Brennan said…
Re my blog about the Spanish Armada in Ireland.
I amended the description regarding the gold and silver that was looted from the wrecks. It now reads,
"Amid the shattered remnants of the wreckage of several wooden ships, the contents of smashed war chests, gold, silver and jewels, were looted and carried off by bands of scavenging, local inhabitants."
Thanks for pointing it out, and I believe that the story reads better now.
Again, thanks for the input.
John A
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