Captain James Nugent: Irish American Abolitionist of Sandusky, Ohio
By Sheila Ives
Recently a friend asked me, “Sheila, where can I find information about how fugitive slaves made their way from Ohio to Canada?” Her...
Wise Craics: One from Aunt Gussie
One From Aunt Gussie (b. 1927)
A recent study found that the average Irishman walks about 900 miles a year. Another study found that on...
Terry from Derry:
There was this Greek fella, sometime back, who spoke of this experience. I think his name was Plato. He wrote a wee story called The Cave.
In this cave were a bunch of fellas all chained to a wall. They’d never seen the light of day. Darkness was all they knew.
Then, one day,
Cooking Up a Hooley:
It is almost time for the fall months, but there is still so much fresh, homegrown produce left. These tasty dishes are great to serve as snacks or appetizers and great for sides or light meals. The beauty of these
On the Road Again
A Letter from Ireland
a Chara,
This week I am writing from the road. To be more precise, on a train from New York to Boston,...