Limericks!
There was an Old Man in a tree,
Who was horribly bored by a Bee;
When they said, "Does it buzz?"
He replied, "Yes, it does!"
"It's a regular brute of a Bee!"
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Monday, December 30, 2013
Irish Thought for December 30...
Irish-Americans By the Numbers
Nine villages or towns in the United States are named after Ireland's capital city. According to 2009 Census data, the two most populous of these are Dublin, CA (populations 44,541) and Dublin, OH (population 39,210).
Nine villages or towns in the United States are named after Ireland's capital city. According to 2009 Census data, the two most populous of these are Dublin, CA (populations 44,541) and Dublin, OH (population 39,210).
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Irish Thought for December 29...
Irish-American Movies
Outing Riley
The death of the father of an Irish-Catholic family prompts one son in his 30s to come out as gay to his brothers. Starring Pete Jones, Nathan Fillion, and Stoney Westmoreland. Directed by Pete Jones.
Outing Riley
The death of the father of an Irish-Catholic family prompts one son in his 30s to come out as gay to his brothers. Starring Pete Jones, Nathan Fillion, and Stoney Westmoreland. Directed by Pete Jones.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Irish Thought for December 28...
Irish Proverbs
There is many a ship lost within sight of the harbor.
There is many a ship lost within sight of the harbor.
Friday, December 27, 2013
Irish Thought for December 27...
Irish-American Celebrities
Laurette Taylor
Sometimes considered to be the best stage actress of the 20th century, Taylor was born in New York City to Irish-American parents. She was also a silent film actress, starring in the adaptation of her best-known dramatic role in Peg O' My Heart.
Laurette Taylor
Sometimes considered to be the best stage actress of the 20th century, Taylor was born in New York City to Irish-American parents. She was also a silent film actress, starring in the adaptation of her best-known dramatic role in Peg O' My Heart.
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Irish Thought for December 26...
Quotations
I showed my appreciation for my native land in the usual Irish way by getting out of it as soon as I possibly could.
-George Bernard Shaw
I showed my appreciation for my native land in the usual Irish way by getting out of it as soon as I possibly could.
-George Bernard Shaw
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Irish Thought for December 25...
Irish Trivia
Since the 1800s, the Irish police carried wooden truncheons, but their weapon was recently replaced with lightweight retractable batons. Sometimes notched with impressive carvings and a historical record of names, the truncheons were passed down through generations of the Guard of the Peace of Ireland, the police force commonly known as Gardaí.
An Irish prayer to bless you at Christmas, from the KC Irish Fest Staff...
Give us wisdom to seek you,
Light to guide us to you,
And joy as we come before you,
Our God and King forever.
Arise, shine; for you light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1
Since the 1800s, the Irish police carried wooden truncheons, but their weapon was recently replaced with lightweight retractable batons. Sometimes notched with impressive carvings and a historical record of names, the truncheons were passed down through generations of the Guard of the Peace of Ireland, the police force commonly known as Gardaí.
An Irish prayer to bless you at Christmas, from the KC Irish Fest Staff...
Give us wisdom to seek you,
Light to guide us to you,
And joy as we come before you,
Our God and King forever.
Arise, shine; for you light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.
Isaiah 60:1
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Irish Thought for December 24...
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 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.
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 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.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Irish Thought for December 23...
Irish Blessings
May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra year to repent!
May you live to be a hundred years, with one extra year to repent!
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Irish Thought for December 21...
Irish-American Movies
Ash Wednesday
Set in New York City in 1983, this movie follows two Irish-American brothers (Edward Burns and Elijah Wood) who get mixed up with the Irish mob. Directed by Edward Burns.
Ash Wednesday
Set in New York City in 1983, this movie follows two Irish-American brothers (Edward Burns and Elijah Wood) who get mixed up with the Irish mob. Directed by Edward Burns.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Irish Thought for December 20...
Limericks
There was an Old Man of Kilkenny,
Who never had more than a penny;
He spent all that money,
In onions and honey,
That wayward Old Man of Kilkenny.
There was an Old Man of Kilkenny,
Who never had more than a penny;
He spent all that money,
In onions and honey,
That wayward Old Man of Kilkenny.
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Irish Thought for December 18...
Irish Blessings
May the pitcher be filled with wine instead of water the next time you call to the house.
May the pitcher be filled with wine instead of water the next time you call to the house.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Irish Thought for December 17...
Irish-American Celebrities
Art Carney
Gaining fame for his portrayal of the original wacky neighbor Ed Norton in the classic television show The Honeymooners, Art Carney won six Emmy Awards. He also won a Best Actor Oscar in 1974 for his role in the film Harry and Tonto.
Art Carney
Gaining fame for his portrayal of the original wacky neighbor Ed Norton in the classic television show The Honeymooners, Art Carney won six Emmy Awards. He also won a Best Actor Oscar in 1974 for his role in the film Harry and Tonto.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Irish Thought for December 16...
Irish-American Movies
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
The impoverished Irish-American Nolan family struggles to survive with a father battling alcoholism in 1900s New York as their intelligent daughter Katie (Dorothy McGuire) comes of age. James Dunn, as the father, won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Directed by Elia Kazan.
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
The impoverished Irish-American Nolan family struggles to survive with a father battling alcoholism in 1900s New York as their intelligent daughter Katie (Dorothy McGuire) comes of age. James Dunn, as the father, won the Academy Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role. Directed by Elia Kazan.
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Irish Thought for December 15...
Irish Blessings
May your neighbors respect you,
trouble neglect you,
the angels protect you,
and heaven accept you.
May your neighbors respect you,
trouble neglect you,
the angels protect you,
and heaven accept you.
Saturday, December 14, 2013
Irish Thought for December 14...
Irish Folklore
The Banshee
This female fairy or spirit is often considered to be a harbinger of death or a messenger from the Otherworld. Her loud, sharp wailing is meant as a lament for the foretold death of a member of certain families in Ireland, those with most ancient lineages. Her cries are also called keening, which comes from the Gaelic, caoineadh, meaning lament, and they are most often heard at night near the woods. Although seen rarely, a banshee sometimes appears as a withered hag and sometimes as a woman of spectacular beauty. There is no harm in seeing her...unless she is spotted in the act of keening, which is a certain sigh of a mortal's impending death. Banshees are said to have followed the true Irish wherever they have settled on Earth.
The Banshee
This female fairy or spirit is often considered to be a harbinger of death or a messenger from the Otherworld. Her loud, sharp wailing is meant as a lament for the foretold death of a member of certain families in Ireland, those with most ancient lineages. Her cries are also called keening, which comes from the Gaelic, caoineadh, meaning lament, and they are most often heard at night near the woods. Although seen rarely, a banshee sometimes appears as a withered hag and sometimes as a woman of spectacular beauty. There is no harm in seeing her...unless she is spotted in the act of keening, which is a certain sigh of a mortal's impending death. Banshees are said to have followed the true Irish wherever they have settled on Earth.
Friday, December 13, 2013
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Irish Thought for December 12...
Irish-American Celebrities
Grace Kelly
In 1953, beautiful, icy blonde Grace Kelly gained fame in the movie Mogambo and won an Academy Award for her performance in The Country Girl. She only appeared in a handful of movies, including the Alfred Hitchcock thrillers Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief, before she retired at age 26 when she married Prince Rainier III and became Her Serene Highness the Princess of Monaco. Princess Grace died in a car crash at the age of 52.
Grace Kelly
In 1953, beautiful, icy blonde Grace Kelly gained fame in the movie Mogambo and won an Academy Award for her performance in The Country Girl. She only appeared in a handful of movies, including the Alfred Hitchcock thrillers Dial M for Murder, Rear Window, and To Catch a Thief, before she retired at age 26 when she married Prince Rainier III and became Her Serene Highness the Princess of Monaco. Princess Grace died in a car crash at the age of 52.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Irish Thought for December 11...
Quotations
Irishness is not primarily a question of birth or blood or language; it is the condition of being involved in the Irish situations, and usually of being mauled by it.
-Conor Cruise O'Brien
Irishness is not primarily a question of birth or blood or language; it is the condition of being involved in the Irish situations, and usually of being mauled by it.
-Conor Cruise O'Brien
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Irish Thought for December 10...
Irish Trivia
Although there is not as yet a financial backer for the project, a tunnel under the sea linking Wales to Ireland has been recommended by the Irish Academy of Engineers, who envision a submerged railway with trains running at speeds in excess of 150 mph.
Although there is not as yet a financial backer for the project, a tunnel under the sea linking Wales to Ireland has been recommended by the Irish Academy of Engineers, who envision a submerged railway with trains running at speeds in excess of 150 mph.
Monday, December 9, 2013
Irish Thought for December 9...
Irish Food
Irish Stew
Originally a thick and hearty peasant dish created with readily available and inexpensive local ingredients such as lamb (or beef), potatoes, onions, turnips, parsnips, carrots, and parsley, Irish stew is so popular and nostalgic that recent have been exalted with near-gourmet status Called ballymaloe or stobhach gaelach in Gaelic, Irish stew is sometimes favored with Guinness stout.
Irish Stew
Originally a thick and hearty peasant dish created with readily available and inexpensive local ingredients such as lamb (or beef), potatoes, onions, turnips, parsnips, carrots, and parsley, Irish stew is so popular and nostalgic that recent have been exalted with near-gourmet status Called ballymaloe or stobhach gaelach in Gaelic, Irish stew is sometimes favored with Guinness stout.
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Irish Thought for December 8...
Irish Movies
Widow's Peak
When a newcomer moves into an area populated mainly by widows, her mysterious nature causes much consternation. Starring Joan Plowright, Mia Farrow, and Natasha Richardson. Directed by John Irvin.
Widow's Peak
When a newcomer moves into an area populated mainly by widows, her mysterious nature causes much consternation. Starring Joan Plowright, Mia Farrow, and Natasha Richardson. Directed by John Irvin.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Irish Thought for December 7...
Irish Proverbs
Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die.
Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die.
Friday, December 6, 2013
Irish Thought for November 6...
Limericks!
There was an Old Man with a flute,
A sarpint ran into his boot;
But he played day and night,
Till the sarpint took flight,
And avoided that man with a flute.
Sarpint means serpent or snake.
There was an Old Man with a flute,
A sarpint ran into his boot;
But he played day and night,
Till the sarpint took flight,
And avoided that man with a flute.
Sarpint means serpent or snake.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Irish Thought for December 5...
Irish-American Heroes
Nellie Taylor Ross became the first female governor in the United States when she was elected in Wyoming in 1924. She later became first female director of the U.S. Mint in 1933.
Nellie Taylor Ross became the first female governor in the United States when she was elected in Wyoming in 1924. She later became first female director of the U.S. Mint in 1933.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Irish Thought for December 4...
Irish Writers
William Butler Yeats
Born in Dublin, the poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats is considered to be one of the most important writers of the 20th century literature. In 1923, he was the first Irishman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, although he is often credited with being one of the rare writers who composed his best work, including 1929's, The Winding Stair and Other Poems, after the award was given.
William Butler Yeats
Born in Dublin, the poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats is considered to be one of the most important writers of the 20th century literature. In 1923, he was the first Irishman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, although he is often credited with being one of the rare writers who composed his best work, including 1929's, The Winding Stair and Other Poems, after the award was given.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Irish Thought for December 3...
Irish-American Celebrities
Bill Murray
After gaining attention on Saturday Night Live, Bill Murray became successful in the movie comedies Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day. He was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for his role in Lost in Translation. Murray continues to act, notably in the films of Wes Anderson.
Bill Murray
After gaining attention on Saturday Night Live, Bill Murray became successful in the movie comedies Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day. He was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for his role in Lost in Translation. Murray continues to act, notably in the films of Wes Anderson.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Irish Thought for December 2...
Irish Blessings
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Irish Thought for December 1...
Irish-American Facts
The first European in the crew of Christopher Columbus' 1492 expedition to walk on North American land was Irish-born Patrick Maguire.
The first European in the crew of Christopher Columbus' 1492 expedition to walk on North American land was Irish-born Patrick Maguire.
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