Despite its small size, the Emerald Isle has a hugely disproportionate number of descendants dotted throughout the world and, in particular, the United States is home to a large number of people with Irish ancestry. In the 1800s, Irish natives flocked in their droves to the United States, with the Great Famine forcing many Irish [...]

Is it just us or does Christmas seem to start earlier and earlier every year?  Here in Ireland, we’re already hearing Christmas carols on the radio and seeing twinkling festive lights brightening up store windows!  It’s an exciting time for all as we approach the festive season and for US citizens, the excitement is twofold [...]