A night spent at the dog races usually encompasses more than just a pack of greyhounds chasing an electronic rabbit around a track. Ladies wear special hats for the occasion. Engagement parties commence around the event. So do hen and stag parties (or the equivalent bachelor and bachelorette parties). To be sure, there’s great craic […]
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If you’ll be in Michigan in mid-September of this year, you may want to attend the annual Michigan Irish Fest, which runs from September 14th to 16th, 2012. This lively festival showcases everything that is beautiful and unique about Gaelic culture, including traditional Irish music, dance and storytelling. This family-friendly event also offer fun activities […]
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If you’re of Irish heritage, you may also have an Irish family name. Certain surnames, such as O’Malley and Doyle, are quintessentially Irish, and they have a long, rich and colorful history. If you think your family name may be one of the truly traditional Irish last names, why not find out for sure by […]
Do you believe in fairies? If you do, you have much in common with the Irish folk of the Middle Ages. Back in medieval times, many Gaelic men, women and children believed that magical creatures inhabited the forests around their villages, lurking in the hollows and lying in wait. Sometimes, in the dead of night, […]
Creating a family tree scrapbook that traces your Irish ancestry is a gratifying way to connect with the past. When completed, your scrapbook may become an important showpiece at a family reunion, wedding, or other special event. You can even post the information that you find at a family website or blog. Your family tree […]
Born in Tipperary, Private Daniel Hough was the first casuality of the United States Civil War which began 150 years ago. This post gies through Hough’s background and history in the army. It is very interesting and it’s a great read for anyone who likes history and learning of their heritage. Enjoy the read! Check […]
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Recently, we explored the connection between red hair and the Irish people; today, let’s look at the way Irish (or Celtic) ancestry plays a role in eye color. Often, green eyes are associated with the Emerald Isle, and many of Ireland’s Titian-haired (red-haired) natives do have “emerald” eyes that set off their fiery tresses to […]
Linked are two maps of where the Irish-Americans and Scots-Irish are located and living. This information was collected from the 2010 US Federal Census and has here been portrayed for us in a map. It’s great to see all of the different areas both the Scots-Irish and in particular, the Irish-Americans are living these days. […]
Grace O’Malley was a feisty – and sometimes lawless – Irishwoman…she was notoriously rebellious, passionate, and stubborn. Her life was an unusual one, as she always refused to be held back by the strict gender roles of the sixteenth century Instead, this fearless Irish queen and chieftain took to the high seas and became a […]
Also known as “raggedy bushes”, rag trees of Ireland or Scotland are often found near sacred holy wells (Cloughtie wells)… Usually, Hawthorn, Ash, or Whitethorn trees are chosen as rag trees, and these are hung with scraps of fabric or pieces of clothing. The fabric used in rag trees is symbolic and meaningful, as it […]
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