McGuffey’s Readers
Excerpt from my new book, "Color Me Green: Ways the Irish Influenced America." William Holmes McGuffey (1800-1873) was born in...
No Irish Need Apply (NINA)
With the discussion of racism in our country so prominent these days, many believe that "racism" refers to actions against...
Christmas Eve is Here at Last!
My dear readers, To put you in the mood for a wonderful upcoming Christmas season, I have included in this week's blog a few tidbits of...
Color Me Green, Ways the Irish Influenced America
Today, I am introducing you to my newly released book, "Color Me Green, Ways the Irish Influenced America" that was released just this...
Treasures from Peat Bogs
For centuries, the Irish have dug bricks of peat out of the bogs of Ireland. The turf cutters would cut out blocks and toss them onto the...
The Pirate Queen of the Seas!
In 1545 A.D., Gráinne O'Malley (1530 – 1603), otherwise known as Grace O’Malley, was the famous Pirate Queen of Ireland. She lived in a...