Pittsburgh Irish Festival – September 9th – 11th, 2011
Celebrate your Irish heritage at this year’s Pittsburgh Irish Festival. This end of summer get-together spans three days and features an amazing roster of Emerald Isle-inspired things to see and do, including dance, live music, art, Gaelic lore, storytelling, and traditional food & drink. Also known as the “halfway to Saint Paddy’s Day festival”, this exciting, family-friendly celebration is [...]
Obama’s Visit To Ireland
This past May 23, United States President Barack Obama (along with his wife, First Lady Michelle Obama) touched down in Ireland for a visit. Obama’s trip to Ireland was part of a four-country tour that included England, Poland, and France… The Irish people displayed their customary warmth and hospitality to the American politician and his [...]
Ireland in 1981
Time moves quickly – sometimes, looking back at the important events, trends, and highlights of past decades can help us gain perspective. If you’re of Irish heritage, you’ll be inspired by this glimpse into Emerald Isle history…today, we’re traveling back into the decade of big hair, dramatic music videos, and the Cold War… Here are [...]
The Story Of Irish Descendent Bernardo O’Higgins
Known as a revolutionary who freed Chile from Spanish control, Bernardo O’ Higgins went down in history as a hero of the Chilean people. This military commander fought in the Chilean War Of Independence in 1818, and then he went on to become the first fully autonomous head of the Chilean state. The son of [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Billings, Montana – March 12th, 2011
Big Sky country goes Gaelic on March 12th, 2011 – when the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade is held in Billings, Montana. For tourists and residents, this parade offers a wonderful way to connect with Irish heritage in a fun and festive atmosphere. The parade starts at 11 a.m. and it promises to be a [...]
Rock To North Little Rock St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Arkansas – March 12, 2011
Little Rock, Arkansas goes Gaelic on March 12th, 2011, as locals and tourists celebrate the 12th annual Rock To Little Rock St. Patrick’s Day Parade. This celebration of Irish heritage is held in downtown Little Rock. The parade winds its way across the scenic Arkansas River, and ends up in North Little Rock. This yearly [...]
Unique Irish Earrings That Honor Your Celtic Ancestry
These delicate Claddagh Kiss earrings offer a touch of high style, while also honoring the rich cultural legacy of the Emerald Isle. If you’re of Irish heritage, you’ll love the classic crowned-heart-and-hands motif of these pretty, two-toned 14k gold designs. A smooth band of shining yellow gold intersects with a white gold Claddagh symbol, offering [...]
Belmar Saint Patrick’s Day Parade – New Jersey, USA – March 6th, 2011
The spirit of Saint Patrick comes to life this March 6th, 2011, when New Jersey natives honor their Irish ancestry at the Belmar Saint Patrick’s Day Parade. This exciting Jersey Shore event has been bringing proud Irish-Americans together since 1974! Known as the “Irish Riviera”, the Belmar-Lake Como region is the perfect backdrop for pipers, [...]
Learn About Wedding Customs & Etiquette
Every country or region has their own special wedding customs, along with expected etiquette for all things nuptial… Learning more about wedding customs and etiquette is always a smart idea – whether you’re planning your own wedding, or attending a friend or family member’s celebration, there are always lots of little details to consider. In [...]
Manhattan Irish Fest – Manhattan, Illinois – March 4th and 5th, 2011
Manhattan, Illinois is a wonderful place to celebrate Irish culture – this years, it also offers an amazing Irish festival, right around Saint Patrick’s Day. For tourists and residents alike, this gathering of Irish-Americans is a perfect way to experience the music, dance, food and drink, and arts & crafts of the Emerald Isle. The [...]
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