Contest Submissions

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …