by Judith Mcloughlin | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
When you visit Donegal town you cannot miss seeing the castle close to the diamond in the town center. The castle was the stronghold of the O’Donnell clan, one of the most powerful Gaelic families in Ireland’s history. Red Hugh O’Donnell, who was...
by Judith Mcloughlin | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Friday is one of the best days to shop for fresh fish in Ireland because of the availability of the freshest fishermen catch, whether that be at the local farmer’s markets or grocery stores. Many families in the christian tradition in Ireland and all over the...
by Judith Mcloughlin | May 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
So yes, we all know that Scotland has some amazing castles – but Eilean Donan is really incredible, really special, but have ever wondered about it’s strange name? – read on… Irish monks contributed to the spread of Christianity by leaving...
by Judith Mcloughlin | May 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
There’s nothing like a wee dram of Scotch or Irish Whiskey for a ‘pick me up’ during this time of COVID-19 pandemic. It’s no surprise Whiskey sales are through the roof, and one of the highest growing spirit segments in the US. Most of the...
by Judith Mcloughlin | May 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
We found the McLaughlin clan name written on a memorial stone at the Culloden battlefield site on a calm and sunny day last year, and reflected on the loss beneath our feet. Culloden is one of those places where time stands still, and there is a draw to look back, to...
