Éire Über Alles
An Irish American writer reflects on his visit to Ireland and Northern Ireland, and his discussions with Gerry Adams and Rory Carroll about the Troubles, Kneecap, a United Ireland, and more…
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Ireland | The Under-Told Connection of Frederick Douglass & The Land of Saints and Scholars
Mr. Douglass’ time in Ireland is variously referenced as an “odyssey,” “compelling,” “a place where he found his voice.”
On his final day there, in a letter he wrote to William Lloyd Garrison, Mr. Douglass spoke of his time in Ireland with these words,
“I can truly say, I have spent some of the happiest moments of my life since landing in this country. I seem to have undergone a transformation. I live a new life.”
Film & Book Review | Academy Award Nominated, The Quiet Girl
Rarely does a movie live up to the book upon which it is based. The Quiet Girl is a notable exception and a wonderful…
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Book Review | Sacred Earth Sacred Soul, By John Philip Newell
Self-awareness, self-growth, dare we call it “spiritual growth”—plus, the brave and audacious decision of doing something to improve the state of the world—are two sides of a very old coin. Newell attributes that coin to the ancient Celtic people who once populated most of northern Europe, and whose intricate artwork and dogged resistance to Rome’s mighty power, have caused a modern-day resurgence of interest in this path called Celtic wisdom.
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Book Review | The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
MacDonald’s most famous work was this one. A delightful story of a young princess with a vivid imagination—or perhaps, a most sophisticated faith that sees the presence of generous love in much of her own life—who is named Irene, meaning “peace.”
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People of Note | Mike Sanders, Pilgrimage Logistics for Culture Honey Touring
Mike Sanders was born and raised in Pasadena, California and has worked vocationally as a Quality Assurance Engineer for JPL / NASA for the past 30 years. He has traveled internationally extensively in that role, and has also spent considerable time abroad for personal exploration.
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Book Review | Anam Cara: A Book of Celtic Wisdom, by John O’Donohue
Friendship’s respectful practice is the core of this book by Irish author John O’Donohue. Raised in the remote and windswept Burren area of western Ireland, O’Donohue writes with passion about the ancient Irish practice of “anam cara”…
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Travel | Visit Charming, Vibrant Dublin
Charming and beckoning, these words can all be used to describe Dublin, Ireland! Dublin is the Capitol City of the Republic of Ireland and it is full of vibrant daily living, with days worth of sight-seeing and exploring available for visitors.
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Book Review | Listening for the Heartbeat of God by Rev Dr. J. Philip Newell
A cornerstone in Celtic Christianity, Listening for the Heartbeat of God takes the reader on a journey through the history of the faith.
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On the Banks of the River Shannon: The Town of Athlone, County Westmeath
Along the Shannon River Named after the Celtic goddess Sionna, the Shannon River is the longest running river in Ireland. It begins at Shannon…
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Saints of Ireland | In Search of Saint Brigid
Brigid’s reputation for holiness, wisdom, generosity to the poor, and good management drew hungry souls to Kildare like bees to honey. The convent expanded into a monastery that housed both men and women.
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Sacred Places | Experiencing Downpatrick, Northern Ireland
Like flocks of sheep scattered among the hills, history and legend link numerous places throughout the Emerald Isle to Saint Patrick.
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