CURRENT ISSUE:  OCTOBER 2023

Michael Davitt Museum: A Don’t Miss When in Mayo

Photograph of Michael Davitt with black and white background

Explore the life and legacy of Michael Davitt, Ireland’s revered patriot, at the Michael Davitt Museum in Straide, County Mayo. Discover the Father of the Land League’s revolutionary journey, his international connections, and his impact on Irish history. Book a guided tour to delve into the exhibits, visit Davitt’s grave, and explore the adjacent Straide Friary. Plan your visit to this center of excellence, open Monday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission: Adult €8, Children over 5 €3, Family (2 Adults, 3 Children) €20.

Cleveland Comhrá: Carmilla

Discover the roots of vampire fiction in Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu’s classic tale, “Carmilla.” Learn about the eerie storyline and its significance in the horror genre. Dive into the captivating world of Victorian vampire literature.

Cleveland Irish: The War of 1812 and the Irish

By Francis McGarry Moses Cleaveland never came back to Cleveland. We have discussed those who were here before that Moses and those first settlers of the Western Reserve in previous […]

Off the Shelf: The Queen of Dirt Island

By Donal RyanViking Publisher ISBN 9780593652930 2023 244 pp. Review by Terrence J. Kenneally One of this columns favorite Irish novelists’ latest book is full of heart and spark, but […]

Cooking Up a Hooley: Irish Dogs!

Cooking Up A Hooley In The Kitchen: Irish DogsBy Katie Gagne Lest you think I’m talking about wolfhounds or setters – no need to worry. We are getting closer to those […]

Madigan Muses: Cornerstone of West Park

  Madigan Muses: Cornerstone of West Park  by Marilyn Madigan St. Patrick West Park will be celebrating their 175th Anniversary this St. Patrick’s Day. The anniversary year will begin with […]

Off the Shelf: Foster Book Review

Off the Shelf: Foster By Claire Keegan Grove Press ISBN 978-0-8021-6014-0 275 95 pp  2022 Review by Terrence J. Kenneally Foster is the second book written by Claire Keegan reviewed […]

Pittsburgh Irish: Making Connections

  Pittsburgh Irish: Making Connections By Elizabeth Myers From its people to its placenames, the Greater Pittsburgh area maintains many connections to the island that is Ireland. Our hometown pride […]