Irish Blessing

West Haven Toasts Irishwoman Of The Year

... remarks about Canning Ruickoldt. “Her propensity to give back to West Haven and our deep-rooted Irish-American community is a testament that the American dream is big enough for everybody,” O’Brien said. Canning Ruickoldt is a dedicated member of the West Haven Irish-American Club and served as president from 2008 to 2010, vice president from 2006 to 2008 and secretary from 2004 to 2006. She also wears many hats on the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, sitting on the executive board and the general and ball committees and serving as chairwoman of the committee’s annual “Tip a Past Grand Marshal” benefit. Canning Ruickoldt was born in New Haven in 1957 to Francis “Buddy” Canning, a telephone company worker, and the former Joan Hines, a homemaker. After the Cannings moved to West Haven in 1960, Canning Ruickoldt and her siblings were raised in a single-family home on ...

It's St. Patrick's Day

... By Don Botch. It's St. Patrick's Day. Let the celebrations commence. Here's a rundown of some of the fun things going on around town today. The 35 th annual St. Patrick's Day Celebration at Flanagan's Pub, 41 W. Lancaster Ave., Shillington, begins with music by Piper's Request at 10:30 a.m., followed by Bob Mc Intyre of the Wild Geese at 2 p.m., Martins Acoustic at 5 p.m., bagpiper Rod Nevin at 8 p.m. and Fire in the Glen at 9 p.m. To reserve, call 610-777-6401. The Peanut Bar Restaurant, 332 Penn St., presents live music by Karl Hausman for lunch and the Shanachians starting at 5:30 p.m. To reserve, call 610-376-8500. Irish Blessing, an Irish heritage musical ensemble, performs a free concert at 12:30 p.m. in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium at Penn State Berks, Spring Township. The Speckled Hen Cottage Pub & Alehouse, 30 S. Fourth St., presents Ken Gehret & Irish Mist for shows at 6 and 8 p.m. To reserve, call 610-685-8511. Killen Clark, a duo comprising Kimberly Killen Scheffey and Gerry Clark, performs from 9 p.m. to midnight at the Greshville ...

Fathers Doyle And Duffy

... He trudged on day after day, never complaining, that omnipresent smile on his face lifting the spirits of everyone around him; his only respite being a few hours of shut-eye in some fetid, rat-infested trench. Tragically, his luck ran out on Aug.16, 1917. Dodging gunfire, he was dragging a wounded fusilier to safety when a German shell ended his noble life. For his gallantry he was awarded the Military Cross. The heroic chaplain buried somewhere in a Flanders field would always be remembered for tending to the wounds of countless men, saving the souls of numerous others and giving absolution to those who had died. On April 6, 1917, the United States entered the senseless slaughter. Its military forces (126,000 dead) would play a key role in bringing the conflict to a merciful conclusion on 11/11/18. Among the many regiments distinguishing themselves on the battlefields was the “Fighting 69 th (part of the 42 nd Rainbow Division), a primarily Irish-American unit from New York which had fought with honor in the Civil and Spanish-American Wars. One of its own became the most celebrated U. S. Army chaplain of the war-Francis Patrick Duffy - ...

This Boulder Stout Is An Irish Blessing

... Beer Co.'s Irish Blessing. (Photo: Courtesy of Boulder Beer Co.). 55 CONNECT TWEET LINKEDIN COMMENTEMAILMORE. Irish Blessing. Boulder Beer Co., Boulder, Colo. 6.8 percent ABV. Boulder Beer Co. has elevated the stout style to another level with its Irish Blessing Oak-Aged Coffee Stout. The beer is rich and decadent with layers of roast from both the grains and the coffee. It is made with pale, caramel, black, chocolate, roasted barley and rolled oats malts. OZO Coffee Co. of Boulder provided the coffee. This would have been fine and dandy, but Boulder went a step further by aging the beer in Jameson Irish Whiskey-soaked oak. The stout straddles the line between a regular stout and an imperial stout with its nearly 7-percent alcohol content, allowing for more malt flavor without any of the heavy alcohol effects. A lot of stouts and porters have minimal aromas, but Irish Blessing had wonderful chocolate-caramel-coffee aromas that set the stage for what was to come. ...

Boulder Stout Is Delightful Irish Blessing

... across the country and around the world. This week: Irish Blessing. Boulder Beer Co. has elevated the stout style to another level with its Irish Blessing Oak-Aged Coffee Stout. The beer is rich and decadent with layers of roast from both the grains and the coffee. It is made with pale, caramel, black, chocolate, roasted barley and rolled oats malts. OZO Coffee Co. of Boulder, Colo., provided the coffee. This would have been fine and dandy, but Boulder went a step further by aging the beer in Jameson Irish Whiskey-soaked oak. More: Beer Man: Sidecar Orange falls short of potential. The stout straddles the line between a regular stout and an imperial stout with its 6.8% alcohol content, allowing for more malt flavor without any of the heavy alcohol effects. A lot of stouts and porters have minimal aromas, but Irish Blessing had wonderful chocolate-caramel-coffee aromas that set the stage for what was to come. The coffee roast was initially the most prominent in ...

May The Road Rise Up To Meet You St. Patrick’s Day In Springfield

... PTA, parents and staff of the Edward V. Walton School.  The program volunteers are so grateful for the hundreds of food items that were donated to Holy Cross Lutheran Church’s Food Ministry through their annual food drive. Because of the hard work, effort and generosity of all at the school, more than 30. By BOBBIE PEER. March 15, 2017. BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ - Angela and Paul Windt and big sister Alexa (5 1/2 years old) welcomed baby Ava at their Berkeley Heights' home Friday night - not as planned. Angela, a Pharmaceutical executive, was 38 weeks pregnant with her second baby - when her water broke and the contractions came two to three minutes apart. She knew she wasn't going to make it to the hospital to deliver. By FRAN SULLIVAN. March 14, 2017. UNION COUNTY, NJ – The many roads of Union County, including the Turnpike, Newark ...

Tri-county Area Rich With Irish Heritage

... the Irish roots are in the tri-county area. The Fenton area is rich in Irish heritage, especially in Tyrone and Deerfield townships, south of the city. Tyrone Township is named for County Tyrone in Ireland, from which many of the original settlers came shortly after the potato famine hit their homeland in the 1840 s. County Cork, Ireland’s largest county, is also well represented in the hills south of Fenton. Many descendants of these families, including the Murphys, Mc Keons, Carmodys, Conklins, Conleys, Callaghans, Mc Carthys, Kellehers, Hogans, O’Connells, Foleys, Delehantys, Lyons, Sweenys and Mc Guires, just to name a few, continue to live in the Fenton, Linden and Holly areas. Ask any of them about their heritage and most will be able to trace their families back to Ireland and tell you from which county they hail. When arriving on American soil, many of these Irish families dropped the “O” from their names, such as the O’Callaghans. The Irish are known for their beliefs and superstitions, great food and their traditions. One popular Irish toast is “May you be in heaven an hour before the devil knows you’re dead.”. Irish families from the ...

Bishop Gives His Ok To Corned-beef Meal During Lent

... and serve 2,000 guests on Friday. He said the first pint Friday would be poured around 8:30 a.m. They’ll also serve up “thousands” of corned beef shillelaghs - appetizers he said that are like pierogis, but with corned beef hash wrapped in puff pastry. So the corned-beef indult was welcome, said Mr. O’Connor. “Absolutely,” he said. “My initial reaction was, ‘Oh my, (the bishop) has to give a dispensation.’ He announced it at the Chamber of Commerce breakfast last Wednesday. He’s such a nice guy. He says, ‘Of course, we’ve got to get an indulgence.' ”. Mr. O’Connor added, with a touch of blarney: “We’re not sure, anyway, why this Lenten period was invented. The true history of it goes back to where the pope had some buddies who were fishermen and they wanted to increase the sales of fish. That is the actual fact. I’m glad to see we’re straightening out the shenanigans of the past, shall we say.”. What, he was asked, would a St. Patrick’s Day without corned beef and cabbage be like. “I think for an Irishman not to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day is a terrible, terrible ...

Sayings, Irish Blessings, Prayers, Greetings, Wishes Messages

... irrespective of their heritage. People observe it by having green eggs and ham in the meal, search four leaf clovers, dress in green, and eats Lucky Charms in the morning. People leave no stone unturned to take full advantage of the holiday spirit. Share the following St Patricks day images with quotes with your near & dear ones and on social media with other people too. It might bring luck. Honor the luckiest holiday with Irish blessings and inspirational quotes. Happy St Patrick’s Day 2017 Quotes, Sayings, Blessings, Prayers, Greetings, Wishes. Irish prayers. For every storm, a rainbow. For every tear, a smile. For every care, a promise. And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends. A faithful friend to share. For every sigh, a sweet song. And an answer for each prayer.”. St Patrick’s Day Quotes 2017. “For the whole world is Irish on the Seventeenth o’ March!” – – Thomas Augustine Daly. “There are only two kinds of people in the world, The Irish and those who wish they were.” – – Anon. “Never ...

Irish Blessings, Quotes, Inspirations For A Lucky March 17 Holiday

... Friendly Sons of St. Patrick members during their annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on Monday March 17, 2014, in Mobile, Ala. (Sharon __link__)Leada Gore | __link__. Happy St. Patrick's Day. Today - March 17 - is a day when everyone is a little bit Irish, donning green and proclaiming "Erin go Bragh." (Ever wonder what that means? You can read more about that here.). In honor of this luckiest of holidays, here are some St. Patrick's Day 2017 Irish blessings, quotes and inspiration. Irish prayer. For every storm, a rainbow. For every tear, a smile. For every care, a promise. And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends. A faithful friend to share. For every sigh, a sweet song. And an answer for each prayer.". Irish blessings. "For each petal on the shamrock. This brings a wish your way -. Good health, good luck, and happiness. For today and every day.". "May your blessings outnumber. And may trouble avoid ...

Remarks By President Trump And Vice President Pence At St. Patrick's Day Reception

... courage, earning the nickname, the “Fighting Irish.”  And I know a lot about the Irish - they fight.  They’re tough.  (Laughter.)  I know a lot.  I know more than I'm ever going to tell you.  (Laughter.). And when American Armed Forces joined the fight in Europe during World War II, 75 years ago, our heroic troops first stepped off ships in Belfast Harbor in Northern Ireland. Throughout the centuries, hardworking Irish-Americans contributed mightily to America’s innovation and to America’s prosperity.  They often overcame great hardship - really, I mean, it's like the hardship they overcame for us, for our people, is inspiring and really helped a relatively young nation beyond what anyone really understands or knows.  So we want to thank you - just an amazing, an amazing history. President John F. Kennedy, in an address to the Irish Parliament, said that “It is that quality of the Irish - that remarkable combination of hope, confidence, and imagination - that is needed more than ever today.”  Now, he said that a long time ago, but it's perhaps even more true today.  The words of America’s first ...