CURRENT ISSUE: APRIL 2023

Illuminations: Annals of the Four Masters

“For the Glory of God and the Honor of Ireland” The Annals of the Four Masters (also known as the Annals of the Kingdom of Ireland) is a comprehensive history […]

Who Was St. Patrick’s Uncle? :Illuminations

Illuminations:  Who Was St. Patrick’s Uncle? By:  J. Michael Finn “Wherever Christ is known, Martin is honored.” – Latin poet, St. Venantius Fortunatus What do we know about the relatives […]

Images of Brigid: Pittsburgh Irish

Pittsburgh Irish: Images of Brigid From Pittsburgh to Kildare, Mayo and Beyond By Elizabeth Myers Last year the Irish Government designated Saint Brigid of Kildare as an official Patroness Saint […]

Illuminations: Arriving at Port of New York

Illuminations: Arriving at the Port of New York By:  J. Michael Finn Many people think that if their Irish ancestors arrived through New York City that they were processed through […]

Illuminations: The Siege of Pensacola

Illuminations: The Siege of Pensacola By:  J. Michael Finn The Regimiento Hibernia (Hibernia Regiment) was one of the Spanish army’s foreign regiments.  Known in Spain as “O’Neill’s Regiment,” it was […]