Three American girls have been let loose in Ireland to explore the country and discover their Irish roots. It’s all part of the Gaelic Girls project. This is the view of the Cultured Caitlin. A history guru and culture enthusiast is what I, the ‘Cultured Cailin’, am all about. Exploring everything from Ireland’s breathtaking castles… Continue reading Irish history guru and culture enthusiast
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The Gaelic girls – three Americans let loose in Ireland
Three American girls have been let loose in Ireland to explore the country and discover their Irish roots. It’s all part of the Gaelic Girls project being set up Sandy Sheerin. Where it all began. . . In 1987, when Sandy Sheerin and her three sisters were young girls they emigrated to the small town… Continue reading The Gaelic girls – three Americans let loose in Ireland
One of Ireland’s greatest love stories
Today is the 95th anniversary of execution of Joseph Plunkett – one of the leaders of the Easter Rising and one half of Ireland’s most poignant love story. Plunkett had planned to marry his beloved Grace Gifford on Easter Sunday but that had to be put on hold because of the Rising. When the rebellion… Continue reading One of Ireland’s greatest love stories
Riverdance – on their last legs of American tour
Riverdance has come a long way since it had its first little seven minute slot during the Eurovision Song Contest in 1994. From those humble beginnings it has become a worldwide phenomenon. Now the dancers are coming towards the end of their North American tour so we thought we’d share a great article we came… Continue reading Riverdance – on their last legs of American tour
Easter Rising 1916 – the event that changed Irish history
We’re now in the midst of the 95th anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916 – one of the most important events in Irish history. To mark the occasion, Irish Music Forever, has published a series of articles giving the background to the Rising, explaining what took place and analysing its impact. The rising began… Continue reading Easter Rising 1916 – the event that changed Irish history
Why American presidents love their Irish ancestry
American presidents like John F Kennedy, Ronald Reagan, George Bush and Barack Obama may have numerous political differences but they all have one thing in common: they have all been keen to publicise their Irish ancestry. Why should they be so keen to promote their links with Ireland? Here’s an interesting article on how more… Continue reading Why American presidents love their Irish ancestry
Do you have a story about moving abroad?
Irish Music Forever has been approached by a television company asking for help in finding people to take part in a new TV show. The show is part of the hit series House Hunters International which airs on the US cable network channel HGTV. The show is also screened in a variety of other countries.… Continue reading Do you have a story about moving abroad?
Dublin does Ireland proud for St Patrick’s Day
I’ve just got back from five glorious days in Dublin for the St Patrick’s Festival celebrations. What a show they put on … full of music, dancing and zest for life. It was a fantastic event – possibly the best to date. It seemed as though all of Ireland had got fed up of all… Continue reading Dublin does Ireland proud for St Patrick’s Day
Music to Irish ears – Ireland 24 England 8
Irish fans found their singing voices tonight as Ireland chalked up a fantastic victory over England at rugby. The Fields of Athenry – the adopted anthem of Irish fans for rugby and soccer – rang out across the Aviva stadium as Ireland pulled off their surprise win. Our congratulations to the Irish team; commiserations to… Continue reading Music to Irish ears – Ireland 24 England 8
Obama to visit Ireland and assert his Irish heritage
Much has quite rightly been made of Barack Obama being America’s first black president but he has also been keen to assert his Irish heritage. Ok, it goes a long way back but his connection to Ireland is real. His great, great, great grandfather on his mother’s side came from Moneygall in Offaly. The cynical… Continue reading Obama to visit Ireland and assert his Irish heritage
