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Review: 'Atlas of the Great Irish Famine'

Review by John Bruton

Atlas of the Great Irish Famine

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Added by The Wild Geese on January 22, 2014 at 6:30am — 6 Comments

The Fairies

by Patrick Bonar

Irish folk lore is part of our heritage and the tradition of storytelling runs strongly through our veins. It would be difficult to find an Irish person who did not hear the stories of ‘Oisin in the…

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Added by The Wild Geese on January 21, 2014 at 1:00pm — 4 Comments

Letters: Lifelines to the Old Country

 

We live in the age of the instantaneous. Emails, instant messaging, phone calls and video Skyping put us in almost immediate contact with our loved ones and our friends. Even if they live an ocean away, thanks to modern technology, the means of instant communication is…

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Added by Jim Goulding on January 21, 2014 at 7:30am — 1 Comment

Barrow St. Theatre - Malachy McCourt & 'Light of the Diddicoy'

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What an incredible evening. I am really finding myself to be quite possibly the luckiest writer on the circuit. After arriving in the city, I hung around Greenwich Village and visited the old haunts of my grandparents and great-grandparents at 463 Hudson Street, the saloon that was in my family from 1906 to the late 1970s. A bit nervous about the reading, I had a few drinks…

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Added by Eamon Loingsigh on January 19, 2014 at 1:30pm — 4 Comments

Flow Gently, Sweet Afton

Twelve of us set off from Felda at 10 am. I led the group as far as the Greengates, then pulled in to encourage them to go to the front. The strong group pulled away rapidly and I was happy to see them…

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Added by Pat Kilboy on January 12, 2014 at 7:30am — 6 Comments

Top 10 Things To Do In: Dublin

Are you interested in traveling to Ireland and thinking of stopping by the country’s capital, Dublin, but don’t know what to do when you get there? Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of our favorite ten things to do in Dublin. From activities to restaurants and bars, this list has a combination of the best Dublin has to offer!

10. St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Dublin

Built in honor of Ireland’s…

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Added by margopenelope on January 8, 2014 at 9:00am — 2 Comments

Q&A on "Vanishing Ireland" with Author Turtle Bunbury

(First published 12/2/11) Turtle Bunbury is an Irish journalist and historian, whose photo-book series “…

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Added by The Wild Geese on May 26, 2013 at 8:30pm — 1 Comment

The Otherworldly Reach of the O'Rourkes

I was only in Leitrim for 6 day s including the two for traveling and one on the set of Ken Loach's film 'Jimmy's Hall'.  In just over 3 days, I was transported to so many magical places it has taken me a lot of google mapping and research to find out where I was and…

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Added by Alannah Ryane on January 9, 2014 at 11:00am — 12 Comments

Here's Your Afternoon/Evening Toddy Recipe, with a Tea Twist!

IRISH TO THE CORE

  • 2 oz Clontarf 1014 Irish Whiskey  
  • slice lemon
  • 5-7 whole cloves
  • tsp honey cup hot, freshly brewed Irish Breakfast Tea
  • cinnamon stick (optional)  

Stick…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on January 8, 2014 at 3:00pm — No Comments


Founding Member
Irish Cultural Society Writing Contest

The Irish Cultural Society announces its annual writing contest for students in the 9th through 12…

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Added by John M. Walsh on January 7, 2014 at 7:30pm — 2 Comments

Daniel Florence O'Leary

There is a statue commemorating his bravery in Fitzgerald Park in Cork City where he was born, but many Cork residents today have no idea who he was. Yet history students in Venezuela know him as one of the most trusted aides of Simon Bolivar, the liberator of what is today…

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Added by Jim Goulding on January 6, 2014 at 6:00pm — 4 Comments

The Family Pub Crawl

Ireland and pubs go together like fish and chips. You really can’t fully experience one without the other. Of course, Irish pubs and fish and chips go together quite nicely, too.

Travelers tend to see the Irish pub as an adult experience, but it is a place your entire family is…

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Added by margopenelope on January 6, 2014 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments

2014 Irish Farmers Calendar - Fun and Charity in One Package

The following is a transcript taken from the LIVE Community Chat chat hosted here at TheWildGeese.com on Monday, January 6, 2014.  The focus for the discussion was celebrating Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas).  We were joined by Ciara Ryan, the Creator of the…

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Added by The Wild Geese on January 7, 2014 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

'Eleanor's Plea'

This is a demo from "The Last Torch". The graphics used come from Irish Homeland Photography and John McGinnis' painting "Memorare" . Eleanor was…

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Added by The Last Torch on January 3, 2014 at 7:30am — 2 Comments

Limerick, Ireland’s First City of Culture

Following on the heels of The Gathering, 2014 will introduce the Irish and tourists alike to Limerick, Ireland’s first City of…

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Added by margopenelope on January 2, 2014 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments

'This Lovely Coast'

This is a video demo of the opening scene of "The Last Torch." It is just a demo for creative purposes. O'Rourke is out scouting when he sees the Spanish Armada in trouble off the west coast of Ireland. The visuals are taken from…

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Added by The Last Torch on December 31, 2013 at 7:00pm — 1 Comment

If Not Oswald then Who?

I recently met a woman born on the very day of Kennedy’s assassination, Erica fervently desires to learn who really killed him. Proving that even with the…

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Added by James Francis Smith on December 31, 2013 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Your First Guinness in Ireland

Some of you might be taking a trip to Ireland in the near future and having a real pint of Guinness will be first on your agenda. You have all heard that the Black Stuff tastes better in Ireland and it definitely does. Trust me; you are talking to an expert. …:)

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Added by margopenelope on December 11, 2013 at 10:30am — 8 Comments

What Nerved Brutus to Slay Caesar: James McParlan and the 'Molly Maguires'

Beau Riffenburgh’s biography of James McParlan, titled “Pinkerton’s Great Detective: The…

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Added by Anne Flaherty on December 28, 2013 at 11:00am — 2 Comments

Capaillíní Chonamara: Ireland's Most Iconic Animal

This one's for all you animal lovers out there, and especially for all you equine lovers.  On second thought, this is something that will be enjoyed by anyone who loves Ireland, her unique landscapes, and her grand auld traditions.

Last night (26 December, 2013), a new…

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Added by Ryan O'Rourke on December 27, 2013 at 10:04am — 2 Comments

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