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…
Added by The Wild Geese on February 12, 2014 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment
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.
ContinueAdded by Castle Brands Inc on February 13, 2014 at 1:00pm — No Comments
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…
Added by The Irish Store on February 13, 2014 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments
Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 11, 2014 at 11:28am — No Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by Liam Foley on January 27, 2014 at 3:00pm — 4 Comments
Added by The Wild Geese on February 6, 2014 at 4:00pm — No Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on February 9, 2014 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by Mike McCormack on February 9, 2014 at 3:00pm — 5 Comments
From Easter 1916 until the bitter end of the Civil War, County Kerry was embroiled in bloody conflict. Now, for the first time in…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on February 8, 2014 at 5:30am — 3 Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on February 8, 2014 at 7:37am — 1 Comment
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!…
Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 7, 2014 at 7:30am — No Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on February 4, 2014 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
Added by The Irish Store on February 6, 2014 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
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…
Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 5, 2014 at 4:30pm — 1 Comment
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!…
Added by The Irish Store on February 5, 2014 at 2:30pm — 5 Comments
Added by The Wild Geese on February 4, 2014 at 4:36pm — 16 Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by annette counihan on February 2, 2014 at 1:30pm — 1 Comment
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…
Added by Castle Brands Inc on February 3, 2014 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment
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…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on January 19, 2013 at 6:30pm — No Comments
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…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on February 1, 2014 at 9:00am — 1 Comment
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
Get your Wild Geese merch here ... shirts, hats, sweatshirts, mugs, and more at The Wild Geese Shop.
Extend your reach with The Wild Geese Irish Heritage Partnership.
© 2024 Created by Gerry Regan. Powered by
Badges | Report an Issue | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service