Could there be a better day to get excited about the history of Irish people in Buffalo? For anyone that “bleeds green,” and knows that it’s St. Paddy’s Day, not St. Patty’s Day, we have a virtual ...
The custom of fosterage was hugely popular in ancient Ireland as a means of strengthening ties of kinship between clans. The custom was one of many complex laws that were prevalent in Celtic and ...
As part of the Darmody clan, Collin Kubista likens annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to a family reunion. “We have family coming from Austin, Rochester, Mankato,” the Janesville man said. “It’s ...
In ancient times, Irish clans had their own seanchaí—a traditional storyteller who knew the country’s history, folklore and legends, and performed at feasts and festivals. Today, Kewadin resident and ...
MANKATO — Faith Ryan’s favorite holiday is St. Patrick’s Day; although Christmas comes in as a close second. “St. Patrick’s is the best time of year; I get to see family and friends I haven’t seen in ...
Bangor's Penryhn Castle was home to the Guinness family's immense Ashford Estate in the series. The inside of the Guinness ...
One of human beings greatest traits is curiosity and that is always evident in wanting to know who one is and where one has come from. Recent years have seen the popular success of the TV program 'Who ...