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IRISH THYMES*

Irish flagIrish Thymes is a scrapbook of information, photos and links about Ireland and its culture, history, music, dance, movies, and recipes. The perspective is that of an American of Irish descent with a curiosity about all things Irish.

Local News from Ireland and America

Bere Islan sceneI enjoy checking on the local news from Bere Island, my ancestral home, and fortunately there is a wonderful weekly web publication, Bere Island Newsletter. It's not fancy, but if you have any connections to the island, you can keep up to date on happenings. Many of the irish cousins are living in Cobh, Ireland, (link to Cobh Online; see also the Irish Examiner: Cork section ) and as far as Boston (my home town ~ link to The Boston Globe, the Boston Herald, and the Marblehead Reporter) and San Francisco (link to The S.F. Examiner).

Irish-American Publications

There are many publications for and about the Irish communities in the USA. Here is a sampling of Irish-interest newspapers and magazines.

American FlagFor the Boston-Irish community, check on local news of interest in the the Boston Irish Reporter as well as the Boston Irish Emigrant (mentioned above) and enjoy the many good articles in The Irish Emigrant containing news for the global Irish community, including an interesting article By Tom Cahill about being Irish-American that I can certainly identify with. It is with this same feeling of being Irish and living in America that I created and share this website. There are several more links to newspapers from and about Ireland and Irish~America on the Irish Thymes culture page.

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Irish Poetry Reading in Hingham

Sunday, May 5th, 2008, from 2 to 4 PM, there will be a gathering at the Aisling Gallery in Hingham (MA) to read, recite, or just listen to Irish poetry. The organizers of this event, a local poetry club, felt there are plenty of Irish music and dance events but they wanted to share another of what Ireland is so well known for and that is its poetry. One of the featured poems is Padraig Pearse's "Mise Eire" (I Am Ireland). Here's a stanza below, courtesy of the Boston Beara Society.

I am Ireland
I am older than the Old Woman Of Beare
Great my glory
I that bore Cuchulainn the valiant
Great my shame
My own children that sold their mother
I am Ireland
I am lonlier than the Old Woman of Beara

Aisling Gallery & Framing
229 Lincoln Street, Rte 3A
Hingham, Mass, 02043
Tel: 781-749-0555

The Boston Beara Society has as its logo an Image of the Chailleach Bhèara, the mythological figure whose petrified remains may still be seen in Kilcatherine in the parish of Eyeries.

Selected Videos Links - Bere Island, Beara Peninsula, and Ireland
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What does the Beara Peninsula and Butte, Montana, have in common?
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Bertie Ahern to speak at Harvard May 1st
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Boston Beara Society Dinner

The Boston Beara Society Social photos are ready
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Listen to radio broadcasts from Ireland
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Hope in New York City

Cynthia Neal has just published her second novel, Hope in New York City. It continues where The Irish Dresser left off. Nora and her family have just settled in to life in America after fleeing Ireland because of the famine. We get a glimpse into what life was like for those Irish immigrants - certainly it was not all they hoped and dreamed about. Read more >>

Irish Thymes Blog

I've started blogging again. You might find a couple of posts interesting. Anyway, you'll find the blog at: my.opera.com/irishthymes/.

Irish Music Specials
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Irish Thymes' Set Dancing Calendar

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VIDEOS TO LEARN AND ENJOY IRISH SET DANCING

If you're into Irish set dancing, you may be interested in viewing these videos (free on the web, mostly YouTube) demonstrating many of the popular Irish set dances. Don't miss this wonderful vintage set dancing video professionally filmed in Ireland in 1929 and more short videos of various set dances. >>

IIRISH MUSIC ON THE RADIO AND PODCASTS

Listen to your choice of Irish music on Internet radio and podcasts. Celtic Heartbeat from County Clare is just one of many great programs for your listening pleasure. More radio stations playing Irish music >>

Watch The Black Donnelly's and Other American TV Shows on Your Computer ~ For Free

Watch The Black Donnelly"s and other TV shows on NBC.com . It's free. The Donnelly's are four Irish -American brothers ..., well, there's a good summay of events on the show at Wikipedia.com. Like The Tonight Show with Jay Leno but can't stay up late? Catch up on the shows you missed - even last night's episode. Take your pick of tv series at fancast.com. See more links to American tv shows. >>

Boston's Irish Music Scene

Wherever you are in and around Boston, you'll be sure to find a Traditional Irish Music session nearby. View a list of the local pubs where musicians gather to play Irish music on instruments such as the fiddle, tin whistle, flute, accordion, harp, uilleann pipes, bodhran, Irish guitar, and Anglo concertina.

IRELAND IN PICTURES
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View photos of the Beara Peninsula >>

Irish History Lessons on YouTube

Enjoy a nicely-done narrated documentary of Irish History more >>

Irish Bread Recipes

Any day is a good day for Irish Bread. Here's a family favorite Irish Bread recipe and some links to oather Irish Recipes >>

TRAVEL FROM THE USA TO IRELAND

Planning a trip to Ireland from the United States? There are many sites to help get you there and guide you to what may interest you. Try starting with Ireland's Aer Lingus specials to Dublin and Shannon and have a look at other airlines flying to and around Ireland.

TRAVEL FROM IRELAND TO AMERICA

Coming our way from Ireland? Welcome! Here are some places your may want to visit: