On the night, cross bearing shields trudge an Ivy castle of unbelief. Fire blaze to the screams of women’s’ and children’s’ grief. In panic, chosen flee, save three. One taken …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Distant Discoveries
Ireland has clean air and towns; simplicity at it’s finest; warm pubs to talk with new lifelong friends; true quietness when I want it; the bustle of a city when …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Country and Culture
When I imagine Ireland, I picture the very green country landscape, the beautiful rolling green hills, old stone fences, little charming bungalows, gray stone castles and old ruins – and …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: A Break Abroad
Having the privilege of currently studying abroad in Glasgow, Scotland, I have found myself becoming increasingly fascinated with the lands of the British Isles. Looking back into my childhood, I …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Meet Me Halfway
In March of last year, I got out of a 5-year relationship. It was devastating. He had proposed to me the year before . We were going to plan our …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: The Beauty of Kindness
One of my favorite Irish proverbs says, “A kind word never broke anyone’s mouth.” If everyone in this world could follow that proverb, we would all be in much better …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: The Richest of Roots
I guess my reasons for wanting to go to Ireland is to feel I belong. What I would like to feel when I visit Ireland is my heritage. I am …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: A Dream Not Forgotten
Recently, I spent a long overdue weekend tracing my ancestry back six generations on my father’s side. Our Irish roots were something he expressed great pride in, but he didn’t …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: Connected to the Craic
What intrigues me about Ireland is the History! Ireland’s beauty has always caught that specific spot in my eye and heart. I have always had a longing to visit Ireland …
St. Patrick’s Day Contest Entry: A Trip Across The Pond
For as long as I am able to remember, I have daydreamed about making a ‘trip across the pond’. I do not know when I first became aware of this …