Last year we celebrated the Centenary of the Easter Rising. The Rising was not only a result of British injustice but also the Potato Famine several decades earlier. The famine was actually a blithe on the potato crops that prevented the poor Irish farmers...
Every year as St. Patrick's Day nears the Academy Award winning movie The Quiet Man returns once again to television. Now you can even watch it 365 via YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-n873zZvMo. Sometimes it is hard to get enough of a good...
In 1915 Joseph Mary Plunkett joined the Irish Republican Brotherhood and quickly rose in rank to become a leader of the Easter Rising of 1916. Joseph had contracted Tuberculosis at an early age and struggled with poor health all of his...
Have you ever heard Kansas City's world famous Elders Band? The Elders Band was founded in 1998. Since their founding they have released seven studio albums, four live albums and three DVD's. This world famous six piece Irish American Folk Band will...
You have finally made your way to the “Old Sod.” Perhaps you have spent several days traveling to famous locations loaded with Irish history or just visiting the beautiful landscapes. If you are traveling on your own you may be looking...
At least once a year on March 17th everyone is Irish or wants to be. It might be just to wear your favorite Irish T-Shirt or maybe an excuse to drink a few extra pints of Guinness. If you don’t...
