I contend that there is no such thing as a "First Time" to Ireland for any of us who are of Irish descent or who love all things Irish. Which one of us has not pictured the green-grey waves splashing against those craggy cliffs ,the white washed cottages with thatched roofs ,or fields filled with sheep  wandering in fields dotted by stone fences?Which of us has not experienced a boat ride on a dark ,deep lake while a sea captain recites poetry? Which of us has not heard the pipes or fiddles…

I just learned this morning about this beautiful Irish community on line and joined immediately. I am a retired single woman living in Ithaca,NY and have always been eager to know more about my Irish heritage.I grew up in Oswego,NY ,a city perched on Lake Ontario(one of the Great Lakes) and loved living next to a body of water. It's not the Ocean but it has its own allure--lots of grey skies and windy,rainy days. I love the very thought of Ireland and all it has to offer! I hope to learn so…