CURRENT ISSUE:  OCTOBER 2023

Blowin’ In: A Tale for Christmas, a story by Sue Mangan

Dive into the heartwarming tale of Petey and Paddy Corrigan, the mischievous twins of Rock Strand, as they embark on a magical Christmas adventure. Discover the enchanting role of the Winter Apple, the McCracken twins, and a surprise visitor in this delightful story. Experience the spirit of Christmastide and the joy of unexpected miracles in this charming narrative.

Blowin’ In: Christmas Spice

Blowin’ In: Christmas Spice By Susan Mangan “A mince pie carries with it everything I hold dear about this time of year. In that tiny morsel lies the very spirit […]

Kid’s Craic: ‘Tis the Season for Giving

Kid’s Craic: ‘Tis the Season for Giving By Megan Lardie All across the world, the most popular tradition on Christmas is giving and receiving gifts. Families usually gather around the […]

Cleveland Comhrá: Christmas Reflections

Cleveland Comhrá: Christmas Reflections By Bob Carney “May You Never Forget What is Worth Remembering or Remember What is Best Forgotten” A little over seven years ago, John O’Brien, Jr. […]

Cleveland Irish: Christmas Past

Cleveland  Irish: Christmas Past By Francis McGarry “He attended for his ancestors who practiced their faith in secret or in the back of a pub when a priest’s head was […]

Madigan Muses: REFLECTIONS

Madigan Muses: REFLECTIONS By Marilyn Madigan    Every year in December, we look back and reflect on the past year. This year will be one that most of us would […]

Kids’ Craic:  Happy Christmas!

Kids’ Craic:  Happy Christmas! Fun Facts:      Christmas is celebrated in Ireland very similarly to how it is in the United States, with a few exceptions:  Stephen’s Day – In Ireland, […]

Kids’ Craic:  Nollaig Shona Duit!  

Kids’ Craic:  Nollaig Shona Duit!   by Dottie Wenger Kids in Ireland celebrate Christmas in a way similar to American kids.  Gift-giving, good food, and spending time with family are all […]

Reflections

Madigan Muses: Reflections by Marilyn Madigan  Every December, we celebrate the best holiday of the year; Christmas. What a gift we have been given by having Christ in our lives. […]

Joy & Peace: Blowin’ In

Blowin’ In: Joy in Peace By Susan Mangan  Outside in the cow-house my mother Made the music of milking: The light of her stable-lamp was a star And the frost […]