The Final Exile of an Irish Immigrant – Nora Thornton Hughes
My mother died on October 8, 1988, at the age of 87. She was simply worn out by the vicissitudes
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Ireland
Johns Hopkins University hosts exhibit of students photos from a study abroad class to Ireland
Anne Duncan poses for a photo at the exhibit. The Center for Visual Arts and the Office of Study Abroad
Read moreThe Last Exile: In honor of Mothers Day
My mother, Nora Thornton Hughes, died some years ago at the age of 87. She was simply worn out by
Read moreTracing my Irish ethnic trail, via Ancestry DNA
From the Wild West of Ireland, to Great Britain to the Legendary Celts of Europe. My mother, Nora Thornton, was
Read moreSaint Patrick’s Day: Amateur Night for drunks
Everyone knows the story of St. Patrick: he invented dark ale — no, stout ale! No, no, that’s not it.
Read moreLiam Flynn’s Ale House – Authentic Baltimore pub
When you think of an authentic Irish Pub, what comes to mind? I think the picture many have is something
Read moreThe strength of the Irish (trigger warning)
St. Patrick’s Day proves the mettle of Irish culture throughout the world like few other ethnic celebrations can. It shows
Read moreSt. Patrick’s Day is about a saint
St. Patrick’s Day Parade in San Francisco. Photo by David Yu via Flickr St. Patrick’s Day is the day when we
Read moreFrom Ireland to Iowa
My Grandfather, 1913 I have been interested in my family history for a while now. It is something that seems to
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