As Northern Ireland transitions from past to present, there is a sense of cautious optimism about its future. Despite its post-Brexit uncertainty and its post-Troubles...
Iconic and evocative, Barbara Mullen was part of the fashion world and modeling’s history. It was a tale photographer Lillian Bassman loved to tell; of...
Drawing upon the great Irish legend of Lord Oisin, American author Clayton Callaghan weaves a terrific tale of contemporary folklore with his latest book. Recently...
On the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, bestselling author, poet, publisher, professor, musician and surfer Lesley Choyce explores Eire’s capital city. My first visit to...
Shaken from my slumber while dozing in the schoolhouse featured on the popular British comedy-drama series, Doc Martin, I half expected to see Martin’s estranged...
Josh Peters remembers the day he hit the dusty-hunting jackpot. Visiting a liquor store under new management in Los Angeles, The Whiskey Jug blogger stumbled...
The quaint community of Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, is as charming as its name. There, the famed Rose Manor Inn welcomes visitors from around the world....
A full 50 years after the Irish Rovers’ break-out hit song about green alligators, long-necked geese, humpty-backed camels and chimpanzees caught everyone’s ear, band founder...
In 2010, the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo recognized a greater need to educate and engage young people about their Celtic roots. The result was...
Van Morrison, Stiff Little Fingers, Snow Patrol, The Undertones, Therapy? Bicep, That Petrol Emotion…the list of musical artists from Northern Ireland is as varied as...
Like many chefs, Emmett McCourt’s interest in the culinary arts goes back to his childhood. “I was always cooking when I was younger,” recalls Derry-born...
It was the Spanish style of flamenco that first captured the heart of Prince Edward Island-based dancer Paula Roberts. However, she eventually tapped into her...
Matt Willis describes his heritage as “Northern European mutt.” While his mother may claim that there is Irish blood in his lineage the 39-year-old instrumentalist...
