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March 7, 2012

The Confessio of Saint Patrick

1 I, Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryman, the least of all the faithful and most contemptible to many, had for father the deacon Calpurnius, son of the late Potitus, a priest, of the settlement [vicus] of Bannavem Taburniae; he had a small villa nearby where I was taken captive. I was at that [...]

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March 7, 2012

History of St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrating the anniversary of a saint’s death has always been a Christian custom.  Often these were also known as “feast days”. The Feast of St. Patrick has been celebrated in Ireland since the middle ages. St. Patrick is said to have died on March 17th, which falls during the Christian fasting season of Lent. But [...]

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March 7, 2012

Who Was St. Patrick

Who Was St. Patrick

As with any historical figure, it can be difficult to separate facts from myth or legend. This is true for those who lived much more recently that St Patrick, but even more so for those who lived in his time. And once we separate what is clearly myth (like the story that St. Patrick drove [...]

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December 24, 2011

An Irish Christmas Wish, 100 years on.

The Irish Times has reported the discovery of a “Dear Santa” letter, written in 1911 and hidden in a chimney by it’s writers, two children living in Dublin, Ireland. One must wonder, did the children find what they wished for under the tree the next morning? Of  course, the writer of the article assumes that [...]

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Posted in: Irish Culture and Curiosity

December 12, 2011

Flannel Nightcap Pom-poms

A frank and informative expose on the multiple benefits of the lowly pom-pom often attached to flannel nightcaps.  3 main benefits are explored here. A subsequent video with the history of the pom-pom may be published in coming months.    

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December 8, 2011

Flannel Night Cap Club for Men and Women Announced — Watch Video

Let’s celebrate the under-appreciated flannel nightcap. Soft and warm, the best ones are double brushed for extra comfort and warmth.

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December 7, 2011

Survey

To thank you for filling out this form, we’ll send you a coupon for 10% off the already reduced prices on most of our products! And don’t worry, the information you will share with us about your interests and preferences will not be shared by anyone. My Fieldset Your Name(required) Email(valid email required) Your age [...]

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December 6, 2011

Facebook goes Effin Crazy!

The Irish parish of Effin has been blacklisted by Facebook for having too offensive a name. Though there have been numerous efforts to get Facebook to reconsider, they have thus far, refused. Obviously, this is just a simple case of their software intervening in the very interaction between people that they profess is Facebook’s mission. [...]

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Posted in: Irish Culture and Curiosity

December 6, 2011

If We Could Import Snow from Ireland…

The BBC is reporting that Northern Ireland has had some snow accumulation. With a long stretch of balmy weather here in the North East, I’m thinking of purchasing some Ice chests and importing their unwanted snow here. Heck, if it’s OK to export Irish sod from Ireland, I don’t think they’ll mind if I take [...]

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Posted in: Irish Culture and Curiosity

December 6, 2011

Endangered Red Deer Decapitated in Killarney

It has been reported that someone has been decapitating red deer and leaving their carcasses behind Neark Killarney. In the most recent case, the head was left nearby the body. It is speculated that they are being killed so that their heads can be sold as wall trophies. Shameful.

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