Patrick? There’s no one here by that name.

Monday March 17 this year will see a great river in Chicago and the fountain at the White House dyed green. Streets will still see ticker tape and other stains of urban parades lining the gutters. The shops will update their displays with overpriced green wares, t-shirts custom built for college fraternities and competitive drinkers. […]

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Irish Roots Grown: The Yield of the Irish Throughout the World

What have the Irish given us? We’ve most of us heard of U2 and the Pogues. Most have heard tell of the splash of whiskey if not been warmed by it themselves. Perhaps you’ve seen bartenders the world over grapple with a Guinness, attempting the proper foamed pour? Or is it possible you’ve never made […]

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Ash Wednesday: Pancakes Now, Penance For The Duration.

In just two weeks, on February 18th, the Lenten season will be upon us. For forty days people of faith will fast and forsake the trivial and material while focusing on the important aspects of life. The official beginning of lent falls on Ash Wednesday, when in many faiths, foreheads are marked with ash to show […]

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Let Blessed Brigid Enter The House

This coming Sunday, February 1st marks the Feast of St. Bridget of Kildare. Along with St. Patrick and Saint Columba, Bridget is one of Ireland’s three patron saints. This day is also known as the Celtic festival of Imbolc, celebrating the beginning of Spring and an evening when Bridget goes from house to house offering […]

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