Irish Drink
Cavan Cola
Introduced locally in Cavan, Ireland in 1978, this dark cola had a dark brown, frothy head and a distinctive taste that set it apart from other sodas. Cavan Cola was so popular in the area that it went national in the early 1990s, becoming a nationwide phenomenon. In 1995, the business was bought by another (jealous) company, who began phasing it out. By 2001, Cavan Cola had disappeared, even in Cavan, despite various online campaigns currently endeavoring to resurrect the beverage.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Irish Thought for March 1....
Irish Blessings
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His Hand.
Happy March! The countdown to St. Patrick's Day begins. I have some news to get you excited for this holiday. My Irishfest friends have told me that they have held onto the winners of the coloring contest because the judge wanted to save the cheer until St. Patrick's Day. Now that we have gotten close, I am pleased to announce that letters to the winners will be arriving soon - and I will get to announce these winners soon. So, if you submitted a picture along with your name and address, then check the mail every day in the hope that you are on of the winners! Good luck!
May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
And rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of His Hand.
Happy March! The countdown to St. Patrick's Day begins. I have some news to get you excited for this holiday. My Irishfest friends have told me that they have held onto the winners of the coloring contest because the judge wanted to save the cheer until St. Patrick's Day. Now that we have gotten close, I am pleased to announce that letters to the winners will be arriving soon - and I will get to announce these winners soon. So, if you submitted a picture along with your name and address, then check the mail every day in the hope that you are on of the winners! Good luck!
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Irish Thought for February 29....
Quotations
In Ireland the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs.
-Sir John Pentland Mahaffy
Happy Leap Day!!! Go do something fun on this extra day of life.
In Ireland the inevitable never happens and the unexpected constantly occurs.
-Sir John Pentland Mahaffy
Happy Leap Day!!! Go do something fun on this extra day of life.
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Irish Thought for February 28....
Gaelic Sports
Camogie
Camogie is the version of hurling for girls. It is very similar to the male version, with some minor rule changes, such as a lack of special rules for goalkeepers, the allowance of hand passing, the use of a smaller ball (or sliothar), and a 60 minute game instead of 70 minutes. Camogie players also generally wear skirts or skorts rather than shorts.
I don't understand why girl games have to be different from boys' games. Girls can play sports just as well as guys.
Camogie
Camogie is the version of hurling for girls. It is very similar to the male version, with some minor rule changes, such as a lack of special rules for goalkeepers, the allowance of hand passing, the use of a smaller ball (or sliothar), and a 60 minute game instead of 70 minutes. Camogie players also generally wear skirts or skorts rather than shorts.
I don't understand why girl games have to be different from boys' games. Girls can play sports just as well as guys.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Irish Thought for February 27....
Limericks
A mouse in her room woke Miss Doud,
Who was frightened and screamed very loud;
The a happy thought hit her -
To scare of the critter,
She sat up in bed and meowed.
Poor mice....Scared of kitties. Everyone should love kitties!
A mouse in her room woke Miss Doud,
Who was frightened and screamed very loud;
The a happy thought hit her -
To scare of the critter,
She sat up in bed and meowed.
Poor mice....Scared of kitties. Everyone should love kitties!
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Irish Thought for February 26....
Irish-American Celebrities
Jackie Gleason
The larger than life actor Jackie Gleason was best known as his brashly comic character Ralph Kramden in the classis tv show The Honeymooners, but he was also noted for his work in film including his hilarious turn in the movie Smokey and the Bandit and his dramatic work in The Hustler.
Hey kids, I have exciting news. For all of you who turned in a coloring contest picture along with your contact information, we will be announcing the winner very soon!
Jackie Gleason
The larger than life actor Jackie Gleason was best known as his brashly comic character Ralph Kramden in the classis tv show The Honeymooners, but he was also noted for his work in film including his hilarious turn in the movie Smokey and the Bandit and his dramatic work in The Hustler.
Hey kids, I have exciting news. For all of you who turned in a coloring contest picture along with your contact information, we will be announcing the winner very soon!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Irish Thought for February 25....
Irish Writers
Neil Jordan
Born in the town of Sligo, Neil Jordan is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and novelist with an eccentric body of work, sometimes fanciful and sometimes realistic, and often with themes of childhood or the troubles of Northern Ireland. He won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for The Crying Game.
Neil Jordan
Born in the town of Sligo, Neil Jordan is a filmmaker, screenwriter, and novelist with an eccentric body of work, sometimes fanciful and sometimes realistic, and often with themes of childhood or the troubles of Northern Ireland. He won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay for The Crying Game.
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