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The Wild Geese Virtual Síbín with Annette Counihan

We hope you enjoy the video just below which was broadcast LIVE here at …

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Added by The Wild Geese on February 12, 2014 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

Fun Fact

In Ireland, rural custom required families share important news, like a death or move, with the bees they kept. Known as the “Telling the Bees," legend tells this "ensures" the bees do not leave the family, important to those raising crops.

IRISH TO THE…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 13, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Pros & Cons to Dating an Irish Man

We’ve listed out the pros and the cons of dating an Irish man. Choose wisely this Valentines and consider these points before you agree or…

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Added by The Irish Store on February 13, 2014 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

St. Valentine Relics in Dublin Church

Not everybody who goes to Whitefriar Street church is Catholic, and not every Catholic who visits is a regular Mass-attender. There are a steady number of people who pass other…

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Added by Liam Foley on January 27, 2014 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments

Dying Together: From Bull Run to Baghdad

By Joseph E. Gannon (originally published in 2006)

Millions of people across the world were horrified when they heard reports of the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans. One such group was far from home and surely more horrified than any other: the men and women of the Louisiana Army…

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Added by The Wild Geese on February 9, 2014 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

The Story of the Claddagh Ring

by Mike McCormack, AOH National Historian

The Claddagh Ring, designed and worn in Ireland since the late 1600s, has enjoyed a growing popularity with Irish exiles the world over. The modern Galway Jeweller, Stephen…

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Added by Mike McCormack on February 9, 2014 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments

The Wild Geese Virtual Síbín with Cormac O'Malley

From Easter 1916 until the bitter end of the Civil War, County Kerry was embroiled in bloody conflict. Now, for the first time in…

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Added by The Wild Geese on February 8, 2014 at 5:30am — 3 Comments

Cormac O'Malley: Revolutionary's Son Helps NYU Focus on the 'Possibilities'

Originally published on November 01, 2006.

Former IRA commander and author Ernie O'Malley left the people of Ireland, indeed the world, a rich legacy, in political conviction, principled action, recorded memory, and commitment to the…

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Added by The Wild Geese on February 8, 2014 at 7:37am — 1 Comment

Feeling Thirsty? Have a Brian Boru Dry Martini

4 oz Boru Vodka

1 oz Dry vermouth

Garnish: olive 



Swirl the vermouth in a chilled Martini glass and discard. Shake the Vodka vigorously with ice until well-chilled. Strain into martini glass and add the olive. Sláinte!…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 7, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments

Crosswords at the Crossroads: 'Grá XOXO'

It's time for the next offering in our popular Irish-themed interactive crossword puzzles feature, "Crosswords at the Crossroads."   

This time around, we focus on Valentine's Day.  We've pieced together the most Irish Valentine's Day crossword puzzle you'll ever come…

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Added by The Wild Geese on February 4, 2014 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

Top 8 Romantic Places in Ireland

As the countdown to Valentines Day begins, we decided to take a look at some of the most romantic places around Ireland and compiled a list of our top favourites. You may have been lucky enough to get to some of these places and if not they’re definite recommendations to enjoy alongside your loved one.…
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Added by The Irish Store on February 6, 2014 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

A Hot Toddy for a Cold Day

If you're on the East Coast (and even if you aren't) you'll probably be in need of a good Hot Toddy today!

1.5 oz Knappogue Castle 12 Yr Single Malt Irish Whiskey

.5 oz Celtic Honey Liqueur 

slice lemon

4 - 5 cloves

Hot water (or for extra flavor and…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 5, 2014 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment

20 Romantic Irish Quotes

As Valentines draws nearer, we’re getting a bit more romantic around The Irish Store. We have selected our all time favourite Irish love quotes from renowned Irish writers and poets such as Oscar Wilde, Seamus Heaney, James Joyce and more. Enjoy!…

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Added by The Irish Store on February 5, 2014 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments

The Wild Geese Valentine Name Generator

Check out more Valentine's features at our Grá XOXO headquarters page.…

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Added by The Wild Geese on February 4, 2014 at 4:36pm — 16 Comments

Sean Treacy and May Quigley: An Irish Romance

Sean Treacy, of the Irish Republican Army, and May Quigley were lovers engaged to be married.  Sean took May to a Republican meeting where Michael Collins was speaking; as Collins got wound up, so did his profanity.

The Vice Commander, Sean Treacy,  stood with raised hand to…

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Added by annette counihan on February 2, 2014 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment

The Best Irish Coffee?

What's the best Irish Coffee you ever had? Bet it can't beat this one, from our friends at the Dead Rabbit in NYC!

1 ½ oz Clontarf 1014 Irish Whiskey

¾ oz Demerara syrup (made with 1 part water to 1 part Demerara sugar)

4 oz Fresh brewed coffee

Cream: whisk 2 oz of…

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Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 3, 2014 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment

Buckey O'Neill: Sheriff, Mayor, Rough Rider, American Hero

  By Joseph Gannon

 The Minstrel boy to the war is gone,

in the ranks of death you will find him.

His father's sword he hath girded on,

and his wild harp slung behind him.

It would be hard to find a life that more perfectly illustrates the grit, determination, and pure courage of the Irish in America in the 19th…

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Added by The Wild Geese on January 19, 2013 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Sacrifices for Freedom: The Life of John Devoy, Fenian

Born near Kill, County Kildare, in 1842, John Devoy would go on to become a man described by the London Times as ‘the most dangerous enemy of this country [Britain] Ireland has produced since Wolfe Tone’. His republican career began when, as a teenager, he met the Young Irelander John…

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Added by The Wild Geese on February 1, 2014 at 9:00am — 1 Comment

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