7 March 2009
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Irish Staten Island
Enter a competition to win the book 'Irish Staten Island' by Margaret Lundrigan
5 copies of Irish Staten Island to giveaway. Competition open to US members only.
Book desc: Since Thomas Dongan was appointed governor of New York by King James, the Irish have played an active role in shaping life on Staten Island. From the mid-19th century on, the Irish have comprised one of the largest ethnic groups in both New York City and Staten Island...
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COUNTDOWN TO ST. PATRICK'S DAY

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SECTION >>>

Send a St. Patrick's day e-card
Share the fun on St Patrick's Day. Send St. Patrick's Day postcards to your friends and family with love.

St Patrick's French Connection
Research shows that St Patrick is associated with several places in France.

Patrick goes eyeball to eyeball with the King
It's often said of the Irish that we are an irreverent bunch, with a cynicism towards authority and a healthy disrespect for figureheads and trappings of grandeur. Did Irish impertinence emerge with St. Patrick?

Ten things you didn't know about Ireland's patron saint

Parades & Festivals
Links to Parade sites worldwide

Events
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Irish Pubs
Find an Irish pub near you

St. Patrick's day videos
Join in the fun

St. Patrick's Breastplate
A Prayer to say on St. Patrick's Day

Also, don't forget to add your St. Patrick's Day groups and events.


FEATURES

Teenager Shaves Head for 7th Time to Help Kids with Cancer
Chicago native Sean O'Reilly was 7 years old when his father, Bill (no, not that Bill O'Reilly), read him a Chicago Tribune article about a quirky fundraising event to benefit childhood cancer research.

George Shortlisted for Best Job in the World
You could help Irishman George Karellas, from County Meath in Ireland, get the Best Job in the world. He has made it as a finalist for the €75,000 job as caretaker of the islands of the Great Barrier Reef. He is now among the top 10 applicants out of approximately 35,000 applicants for the job and is at No.4 in the wildcard leaderboard.
You can help George get the job by voting (once every day). Vote now!


FEATURED GROUPS

Are you a member of a club, organisation, GAA sports team, Irish Dancing group, association or society?
The group section at http://groups.irishabroad.com is a great place to promote your group, invite current members and new members, add photos, and start your own group discussions.

St. Baldrick's - Hollywood
Please help us shave the way to conquer childrens cancer! My brother and I raising funds in honor of our grandfather James McIlmail, who passed this year. EVERY dollar counts, literally.

Wake the Bard
Irish Band from San Bernardino, California

Brendan O'Loughlin
Celtic folk rock Singer/Songwriter (Ireland) now living in California USA

red hand paddy
Celtic Rock band from Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Original songs, covers and traditional tunes.

Fergie & the Bog Dogs

Failte
Celtic Music with a Canadian Attitude!!!

The Irish Descendants
The Pride of Newfoundland and Canada's top traditional celtic band.

Wild Rovers
Irish/American Music

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COMMUNITY NEWS

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FLYAWAY COMPETITION
Win 2 round trip flights to Ireland


eaglesmom has won the January/February FlyAway competition for 2 round-trip flights to Ireland.
The Flyaway competition is sponsored by AerLingus.

Click here to enter this month's competition

SHOPPING for ST. PATRICK'S DAY

EVENTS

Find out what events are on in your locality

Promote your Events here >>>. (If you wish to add multiple events, it may be advisable to add a group first, and from that group page add all your events.)

FEATURED EVENTS
13 Mar - 17 Mar 2009: Siochana LIVE
St. John's, George St, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

15 Mar, 2009: St Patrick's Day Family feis
1 Elks Way, Saratoga Springs, New York, US

14 Mar - 14 Mar 2009: St. Patrick's Day in Seoul
Marronnier Park, Daehangno, (Hyewha Station, #4 Light Blue Line, Exit 2) Soul-t'ukpyolsi, Seoul, South Korea

17 Mar 2009: St. Patrick's Night in Montpellier with Brian Bolger & Patric
Trinque Fougasse, route de Mende Languedoc-Roussillon, Montpellier, France

14 Mar 2009: A Couple of Blaguards
South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, US

06 Mar - 19 Mar 2009: Katie McMahon's St. Patrick's Day Shows
Dawson Memorial Auditorium, Dawson, MN, US

And more event listings >>>


FEATURED BLOGGERS

Just Over 3 Weeks
... and things are changing daily. This guest is suddenly coming, while that one might not be able to. It's driving me a little mad, especially since I've started trying to work out the seating, an adventure all on its own.
The Truth About Dracula...
A compelling theory that Bram Stoker wrote Dracula because of his experiences as an Irish boy.......


IRISH KITCHEN

Here are some recipes for St. Patrick's Day:
• Boxty
• Cod Cobbler
• Colcannon
• Corned Beef & Cabbage
• Cruibini (Grilled Pigs' Trotters)
• Dublin Coddle
• Steak and Guinness Pie

DISCUSSIONS

• Shamrock not a symbol!!!
• Irish Cuisine ??
• McGowan-Maher Ireland to NJ
• WICKLOW WAY and other hiking in Ireland

SELF DRIVE / INDEPENDENT VACATIONS

GOLF VACATIONS
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Car Rental Ireland
Choose from a number of car rental partners with an extensive fleet of cars through Ireland, including Dublin, Cork, and Galway.

North West Ireland - THE RUGGED NORTH WEST
The North West of Ireland is a region of infinite variety, a paradise for hill-walkers, hikers and sporting enthusiasts. Coming down from the northernmost tip of the island in Donegal to the counties of Sligo, Cavan, Monaghan and Leitrim the area is largely devoid of cities and fashions a more idyllic existence in the towns and villages.

ROOTS


Irish Family Name Register
This family register is where people can find and share information about their family name or ancestors. The more this resource is used, the more it becomes a valuabe resource to Irish people worldwide researching their family history. Share your family history information and collaborate with others to help facilitate your own research. It is free to use and there is also a huge community in which you can send internal messages, have both public and private discussions, and post your family photo albums online. This register provides a brilliant medium in which to research and share your family history.

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