The traditions on the 26th of December in Ireland have not largely carried over to most sectors of the worldwide Irish diaspora. Known as St. Stephen's Day or Wren Day in Ireland, this is a brief crash course on the traditions of this day for those outside Ireland who are…
ContinueAdded by Ryan O'Rourke on December 26, 2013 at 6:30am — 6 Comments
I thought it was worth noting that today, June 13th, is the anniversary of the birth of Irish poet, W.B. Yeats. William Butler Yeats was born on June 13, 1865 in Sandymount, County Dublin. He would go on to be among the most influential writers in the 20th century -- not just in Ireland, but throughout the world. He was a driving force behind the Irish…
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As the Cúirt International Festival of Literature entered its third day, it became apparent early on that it was going to be a day in which one would be exposed to the true "Galway experience."
The highlight of the day, for me, was the Literary Walk through Galway City. This was a free event, and a large group of literature buffs…
ContinueAdded by Ryan O'Rourke on April 27, 2013 at 12:30pm — 4 Comments
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