is a heartwarming film about a young girl who brings order and love to an elderly residential community. The handful of elderly residents all have wonderfully quirky personalities - odd, but realistic. … more
Liam is a leprechaun, albeit extremely small, even for one of his kind. He is so short that he is frequently overlooked, which makes him unhappy. His nickname is "Poor Liam" because when the other leprechauns … more
Charles A Wilkinson spins a tale with the magic of an Irishman. LIAM THE LEPRECHAUN is more than just a story about a very tiny leprechaun from the tiny town of Shillelagh who bemoans his miniscule size … more
In preparation for a heritage field trip to Europe next year, lately I have been reading a lot of travel memoirs from the safety of my bed. One of my favorites so far has been Tony Hawks' … more
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Sharrie posted a Quick Tip about Riverdance.
March 17, 2010
I am one-fourth Irish so I like to celebrate St. Patrick's Day every March 17th. I used to celebrate in just the normal way: wear some green and maybe drink a little green beer (when I was at least … more
Celtic Treasure by Liz Babbs is a study of the history of Christianity in Ireland along with stunning photographs of the region. Babbs discusses the faith of the Celts including their focus on finding … more
Celtic Wisdom by Cindy Thompson truly is a treasure of Eire. Thompson gives background information on the saints well known from Ireland: Patrick, Brigid, and Columba, as well as several … more
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December 13, 2009
The Republic of Ireland came into being in 1922, when 26 of the 32 counties of Ireland seceded from what was then known as the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. The remaining 6 counties remained … more
Westlife, another Simon Cowell discovery. Very successful with 14 no. 1 singles in the UK (3rd highest in history; only behind Elvis & Beatles!), very delightful. Another foursome like Il Divo (original … more
This well told tale casting light on the dark side of Dublin both startles and intrigues. All the Dead Voices rings with tough authenticity; it is Irish crime fiction at its … more
For much of the 20th century in Ireland, the Roman Catholic Church operated a string of laundries, the Magdalene Asylums, where very young women accused of "moral crimes" were sent to work and repent … more
It is always exciting to discover a brilliant new talent. In her second thriller, The Likeness, Irish writer Tana French spins an elaborate tale that is bound to the roots of Irish history and the unique … more
4.5 Quirke has made peace with his lot in life. A Dublin pathologist and long-time widower whose wife died in childbirth, Quirke's only solace is found in endless rounds of drinking to oblivion, a familiar … more
The all-too-human Dr. Quirke returns in Benjamin Black's new novel, the circa 1950s Dublin pathologist once more drawn to a case because of obscure circumstances. When the flame-haired Deirdre Hunt's … more
Malachy Kearns, a/k/a Malachy Bodhrán, is a maker of the traditional Irish drum known as the bodhrán (it's always capitalized in this book). In fact, he seems to be one of the best, and best known, such … more
I understand that this book is to be the first in a series, and I do look forward to the next one. The tale is excellent, with finely-drawn characters, and just the right touch of eerie Irish countryside … more
Pros: Rich, Thick, Creamy, Excellent Flavor Cons: An acquired taste, Expensive for beer The other night, I went to meet an old friend from high school at … more
Pros: Rich, Thick, Creamy, Excellent Flavor Cons: An acquired taste, Expensive for beer The other night, I went to meet an old friend from high school at … more