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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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"Hi Mike, my name is Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. I’m a researcher based in Dublin Ireland and I was hoping to get in touch with you about your blog post on Bridie Halpin and other work you’ve done. Could you pass on the best…"
"The story of Grace and Joe has always captivated me with its beauty. The same way that Kitty and Michael captivated my emotion. "
An American Imbolc
(An 18th-century drawing of a Delaware River ferry boat)February 1 is the Celtic feast of Imbolc, which signifies change or rebirth. In Luke’s Gospel, it is when Jesus was presented in the temple to begin his mission to change the road to redemption. In 1776, America needed an Imbolc to celebrate since her Revolution to change governments was near defeat. Washington’s…See More
An American Imbolc
(An 18th-century drawing of a Delaware River ferry boat)February 1 is the Celtic feast of Imbolc, which signifies change or rebirth. In Luke’s Gospel, it is when Jesus was presented in the temple to begin his mission to change the road to redemption. In 1776, America needed an Imbolc to celebrate since her Revolution to change governments was near defeat. Washington’s…See More
It's a Celtic Feast
Like their economy, which was based on planting, growing and harvesting, the Celtic calendar was centered around the Sun and agriculture and determined by a lunar calendar. The four major feasts were Imbolc on February 1, which introduced the season of planting; Bealtine (BAL-tinna), on May 1, which honored the god of cattle and crops and was associated with growth; Lughnasad…See More
Count George Noble Plunkett -- A Special Father
On Fathers Day we remember our own, and other special fathers. There are also special fathers in Irish history. In fact, if you examine the background of many of Ireland's patriots, you will find the strong influence of a nationalist father. But there is one, in particular, who did more than simply inspire his son to greatness; he insured that his son's memory and his dream would not die.…See More
Kathleen Daly Clarke
On April 11, 1878, a baby girl was born to Edward and Catherine Daly in Limerick. They named her Kathleen; she was the third daughter in a family of nine girls and one boy. The boy, Edward junior (Ned), was born in 1890, five months after the death of his father, and his 12-year old sister helped raise her baby brother. Kathleen’s father and his brother, John, had been…See More
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An American Imbolc
Posted on January 31, 2024 at 2:00pm 0 Comments 2 Likes
(An 18th-century drawing of a Delaware River ferry boat)
February 1 is the Celtic feast of Imbolc, which signifies change or rebirth. In Luke’s Gospel, it is when Jesus was presented in the temple to begin his…
ContinueThe 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…
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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
- At 7:05am on March 20, 2025,
Doireann Ni Ghlacain said…
- Hi Mike, my name is Doireann Ní Ghlacáin. I’m a researcher based in Dublin Ireland and I was hoping to get in touch with you about your blog post on Bridie Halpin and other work you’ve done. Could you pass on the best method of contact to send you an email? Go raibh maith agat
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