Akron Irish: The Palaver
The Palaver
One of the reasons that I love the Irish is because they know how to use language. I am not talking about the...
From Famine to Festivity: The Complex Legacy of Ireland’s Potato
Potato
June of 2024, Taylor Swift is strutting around the Aviva stage, dancing with Mr. Tayto, the Irish potato chip mascot, to the cheers of...
Remembering the Fenian Invasion of Canada: A Historical Perspective
Fenian Invasion, No Canadian Bacon
Many will remember Michael Moore’s 1995 comedy starring John Candy about a threatened invasion of Canada. Though the movie was...
Pattern Days in Ireland: A Blend of Ancient Spirituality, Tradition, and Celebration
Pattern Days
Summer in Ireland, one of the reasons we long to return, is filled with festivals of every kind: craic in the streets and...
Charles Stewart Parnell: The Uncrowned King of Ireland and His Struggles for Justice
The Parnell Commission
Charles Stewart Parnell was first elected to parliament in the Meath by-election of April 1875. He joined the Home Rule Party. Parnell...