Tag Archives: St. Patrick’s Day

A Bit o’ the Green to Chase those (coronavirus) Blues Away

March 17, 2020 A Bit o’ the Green to Chase those (coronavirus) Blues Away Enjoying a “spot of tea” at Ashford Castle in Ireland. Ashford Castle can be seen in the opening credits of the classic John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara movie The … Continue reading

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Don’t Pinch Me, I’m Wearing Green Underwear!

March 1, 2018 Don’t Pinch Me, I’m Wearing Green Underwear! Dale and I “play dress-up”, as John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara, while visiting The Quiet Man Museum in Cong (County Mayo) Ireland. :o) September 2013  Follow me on our fun-filled … Continue reading

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Top of the Mornin’ to Ya!

February 23, 2014   Top of the Mornin’ to Ya! Enjoying the Irish countryside on our visit to “Quiet Man” country” in September 2013  PINCH! That was the penalty administered by fellow students, when I was a child at Abby … Continue reading

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The Quiet Man’s Ireland-Day 2, or A Day Fit for a “Quiet Man Crazy”

  October 18, 2013   Peeking from behind a tree, a Maureen O’Hara pose ala The Quiet Man, next to the Danaher House The Quiet Man’s Ireland-Day 2, or  A Day Fit for a “Quiet Man Crazy”  I have read … Continue reading

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The Quiet Man’s Ireland, Day 1:

October 12, 2013   Happy to find the Inisfree of my cinematic dreams, including CO-han’s The Quiet Man’s Ireland, Day 1:  Many years ago, while living in Texas, I met a young man who had recently moved there from Ireland … Continue reading

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Irish Gold, Part 2

October 5, 2013 Irish Gold, Part 2  Having chosen to visit Cong/Quiet Man territory, and Killarney, (Thanks to John Wayne and Bing Crosby’s influence.) in Ireland, I felt it only fair that my hubby choose one Irish destination, as well.  … Continue reading

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Irish Gold, Part 1

September 30, 2013 Irish Gold, Part 1 I loved being in Cong! What do John Wayne and Bing Crosby have in common? True, they were both actors from the same era, but, more importantly, for me they determined where I/we … Continue reading

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