Tag Archives: ireland

Travel theme: Summer

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

I’ve been assured by several native New Yorkers that a sure sign summer is here is when they turn the fountains on in Columbus Circle. As I was leaving Central Park a few evenings ago, I heard several people squeal … Continue reading →

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New York Saint Patrick’s Day Parade

Posted on March 17, 2012 by

I have successfully managed to experience a stress free St. Patrick’s Day parade in four easy steps. 1. I got in early to beat the crowds, spotting Paddy’s Day decorations in the unlikliest of venues, people (and dog) watching and … Continue reading →

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4 things you should know about St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

It’s that time of year when green tinsel starts to sprout mysteriously from local taverns and oversized green hats emblazoned with shamrocks fill the shelves of the local deli. Saint Patrick’s Day is almost upon us, and it is enough … Continue reading →

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Re-Joyce

Posted on December 31, 2011 by

After visiting the Phoenix Park the other day to watch the deer… …I got a lift back into Dublin city centre by a man whose parents had christened him Stephen Dedalus; his sister Anna Livia. As we drove along Ellis … Continue reading →

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America, the Land of the Overheated (or Growing up sub-72F)

Posted on November 2, 2011 by

Before I get going on this, you might like to check out this recent article published by the BBC about rising indoor home temperatures in the UK. For those not wishing to read the entire article, or who are unfamiliar … Continue reading →

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5 ingredients for a proper Irish Hallowe’en

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

While St. Patrick’s Day may be touted as the main Irish event of the year in New York, to me, Hallowe’en remains the most Irish of festivals. But the way it is celebrated here is so far removed from the … Continue reading →

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