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Spring Favorite Get a 'Flavor Hit’
Imported asparagus are available all year round, but there’s nothing to beat the flavor and texture of those locally grown in its short spring season: in Ireland, traditionally beginning on April 23 and ending on Midsummer Day. Although its delicate flavor and seasonality make…
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Admin Tunney vs Dempsey: The “Long Count” Title Fight
As Heavyweight Champion Gene Tunney and his challenger, former champion Jack Dempsey, heard the bell ring for the 7th round of their 10-round championship fight on September 22, 1927, their plans for the remainder of the bout could not have been less similar. Both men knew Tunney had…
ContinueAdded by Joe Gannon on May 26, 2024 at 9:30pm — 4 Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: May 26 - June 1
DOMHNAIGH -- On May 26, 1706, Col. Charles O'Brien, 5th Viscount Clare, died from wounds suffered at the …
Added by The Wild Geese on May 25, 2024 at 8:00pm — No Comments
Kilmeena Ambush Photo
The photo of the men who took part in the Kilmeena Ambush on May 19, 1921 shows J Ring , back row, far right. My grandfather, Daniel Thomas Ring and his wife, Mary Ring, were from Cork. Keeping this photo in my records. Thank you.
Added by Janie Ring Sheehan on May 21, 2024 at 10:24am — No Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: May 19 - May 25
AOINE - On May 19, 1798, Lord Edward Fitzgerald
Added by The Wild Geese on May 19, 2024 at 2:30pm — No Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: May 12 - May 18
DOMHNAIGH -- On May 12, 1916, the British army executed Sean Mac Diarmada and James Connolly, the last of the Rising leaders they would kill in Dublin. The treatment accorded to Connolly, a hero among…
Added by The Wild Geese on May 11, 2024 at 8:38pm — No Comments
Thank You New York Irish Centre
Added by Máire Malone on May 8, 2024 at 9:14pm — No Comments
This Week in the History of the Irish: May 5 - May 11
DOMHNAIGH -- On May 5, 1981, Bobby Sands
Added by The Wild Geese on May 4, 2024 at 5:40pm — No Comments
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