An original Irish Jack O'Lantern

Tá an t-Oíche Shamhna anseo!

Oh, Halloween…a time for tricks, a time for treats, and a time for dressing in as many outrageous outfits as possible. For those of us who grew up in the…

Wearin’ of the Green

My family has celebrated St. Patrick’s Day for as long as I can remember, but the first year that really stands out to me was the year my sister was…

There Once was a GoGirl in Ireland

I tried to write a limerick for this post, but the truth is that rhyming is not my strongest field.  Besides, limericks are supposed to be obscene by nature, and…

Coffee, tea, and me

One of my favourite things about returning to Ireland, I realize as we take our seats at a little cafe, is the tea. It’s probably the best remnant of the…

Going to Ireland? Say “I Do!”

Apologies for the lateness of this article! I just got back from a fabulous week of hosteling, hiking, and culture-seeking in Ireland with my sister. This isn’t my first trip…

PS I Love You Ireland

I was watching the movie, PS I love you last night, and became absolutely fascinated with Ireland. The main character’s husband was from there and she went to visit the…