First Generation Irish American
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Irish American and loving it!
County Clare Ireland
Place of my Mother's birth
Three years after my beloved Irish mother passed away, I finally made the trip to Ireland. I was very eager to see County Clare where she lived until she was a young teenaged girl. Many years later when I was growing up in Southern California, several of her Irish siblings came to visit and I shuttled them back and forth between Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm, laughed at their bothersome brogues and snickered about their snoring. Many years later it was my turn to visit them. Trace your
Clare Roots
Irish Thatched Cottages - So lovely and quaint!
The house my mother, her brothers and sisters were raised in was torn down and a newer, more modern house stands in the exact same spot. I can't say for sure if it was a traditional Irish thatched cottage, but that was a common building material many years ago. My first cousin Michael is now raising his large family there, the same place our Irish family goes back for many generations. Even though the originial house is gone, I was able to walk the same lush green pastures that my mother played in as a small Irish girl.
Thomas Kinkade Cottage Puzzles
“May good luck be your friend
IN whatever you do.
And may trouble be always
A stranger to you.”
Guinness Irish Beer - You can't see Ireland without it!
Guinness pub glasses and supplies
I'm more of a wine drinker myself, but there's no way I could visit the home of my Irish mother's birth with giving into the temptation of an icy cold pint of Guinness. It was thick, dark and daunting but I loved every last sip!
Guinness Dart Board Game
Guinness Extra Stout Irish Beer 3D Dart Board Game Cabinet
Amazon Price: (as of 06/01/2012)
The ultimate dartboard set for fans of Guinness beer! This is one classy looking dart board cabinet with an authentic Guinness bristle board with 2 chalk boards for scoring. Bring the tradition home and impress your fine Irish friends with a good game of darts and a cold pint of Guinness!
Cliffs of Moher - County Clare Ireland
Unspoiled natural beauty and a spectacular coastline were my mother's playground growing up in County Clare near the small town of Lahinch. At the age of 15 she was offered the opportunity to go live with a wealthy aunt and uncle in Australia. Life was hard and the promise of a new life was irresistable! Sadly, she left the hospitality of its people, the traditions of Irish music and dance, and colourful small shops and cozy pubs behind. In Australia she worked as a barmaid in their fabulous hotel bar until she met my father, an American who was stationed there in WWII. That's how she became the only one in her family to live in America and raise three Irish American children. My Great Irish Adventure
"Circling Over Shannon"
Boris Yeltsin joins Irish pop culture
"Circling over Shannon" was derived from the visit of Boris Yeltsin to Shannon when he was apparantly too drunk to get off the plane. They circled six times to sober him up!
Traditional Irish Breakfast
Irish Pub Cookbooks
Typically for breakfast I would enjoy bacon rashers, sausages, fried eggs, a sliced potato, and toast. The Irish were not always celebrated for their culinary skills, but everyone loves the flavor of great Irish pub cooking!
On the road in Ireland
AA Road Atlas Ireland (AA Ireland Road Atlas)
Amazon Price: $165.64 (as of 06/01/2012)
This practical atlas details all primary motorways in Ireland as well as approved camping sites, recommended golf courses, parking garages, and picnic spots!
Charming Irish Jigging Dog
Nothing to do with being an Irish American or going to Ireland, but it's SO funny you just have to take a look!
The Irish Americans
The Irish Americans: A History
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Irish American Actors
Like any other nationality, some Irish Americans have become hugely successful, including some of your favorites!
Ann Hathaway
George Clooney
Sean Penn
Vince Vaughan
Ben Affleck
Drew Barrymore
Robert Downey Jr.
Brendan Frasier
Mel Gibson
Mia Farrow
Harrison Ford
Many thanks to
Aunt Nora and Aunt Peg,
Cousin Peggy
and all my fine family
in Dublin, Clare and Galway!
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Tracing YOUR Irish roots...
Give a Shout Out for the Irish!
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ajgodinho Apr 4, 2012 @ 2:30 pm | delete
- Nice to read about your Irish connections and your trip back to Ireland. LOL, the Irish jigging dog was funny. That Irish thatched cottage looks quaint! :)
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LoKackl
Jan 11, 2012 @ 6:13 pm | delete
- Love first generation Irish!!
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KEELACOM
Mar 20, 2011 @ 9:03 am | delete
- Hi, As an Irishman living in Co Clare I have to complement you on a great lens. It's very well put together and you're right - the pit bull dancing an Irish Jig couldn't be left out.
I'm a videographer and I recently started up a service for International Clients who have an Irish background. I do personal documentary videos of the place their parents or grandparents came from, along with interview of relatives who may still be living in the area. I feel it would make a really unique Irish gift.
Any feed back would be much appreciated.
Tóg go bog é.. (Take it easy..) Slán
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sheilamarie Mar 1, 2011 @ 9:35 pm | delete
- All four of my grandparents were from Ireland, so I guess Irish-American describes me pretty well. (I loved your "made out like bandits"! I remember that being said quite a bit! Do people without the Irish connection say that phrase?)
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kiwisoutback Oct 8, 2010 @ 3:28 pm | delete
- 4th generation Irish American here, though it's been diluted/improved with some other European heritages. I think I once counted 19 different countries that I can trace back ancestors. Great work!
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