By Joe McGowan and Gerry Regan
St. Malachy
Though he apparently struck out with the papal enclave's selection of Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, one of Ireland's most beloved seers still carries an impressive track record of predicting Popes.
The man with the (usually) golden touch is Maelmaedoc Ó Morgair, or, as he is…
ContinueAdded by The Wild Geese on January 19, 2013 at 5:30am — 2 Comments
In "Danny Boy: The Legend of the Beloved Irish Melody," Malachy McCourt plays sleuth in tracing the origin of "Danny Boy," the most beloved of all Irish melodies. WGT Consulting Editor Rick Grant says McCourt's book creates a context for the song, albeit leaving its meaning as murky as ever.
Oh, Danny boy, the pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen…
Added by The Wild Geese on January 13, 2013 at 2:00pm — 3 Comments
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