27 March 2009
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St. Paddy's Day in Honolulu by kerriganmd
Picture Hawaii – what do you see? Probably grass-skirted hula dancers swaying to ukulele music, and yourself sipping Mai Tais in a tiki bar on Waikiki – palm fronds rustling in the balmy trade winds and suntanned surfers riding towards shore on the white-frothy crests of turquoise waves. But it’s March 17th and I’m standing in front of Fort DeRussy watching the marching bands tuning up their instruments and forming into ranks to begin the 53rd annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade up Kalakau Street

In a day and a half by Larissa
I'll be married. It's now nearly midnight EST, on March 26, turning into March 27. The ceremony is from 11:30 a.m. to noon on March 28.

IrishAbroad.com would like to wish Larissa the best of luck on her wedding day.


ST. PATRICK'S DAY PHOTOS

ST. PATRICK'S DAY SECTION >>>

Dublin Parade Photos
Exclusive photos from St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin this year. It was a bright and sunny day and it is estimated that over 500,000 attended the parade in Dublin this year.
© Barry Flanagan

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FEATURED GROUPS

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Irish Canadian Rugby Club
Rugby Club in Toronto with Men's, Women's and Junior teams

Toronto Irish Association
The Irish Association of Toronto / Cumann Éireannach na Toronto was created so that Irish Expats could meetup for a bit of craic!

New York Irish History Roundtable
Discover the Richness that was and is Irish New York!

Glucksman Ireland House NYU
The Center for Irish Studies at New York University

Kansai GAA
Gaelic Football club (men and womens teams) based in Osaka; players living in Osaka, Kobe, Kyoto and surrounding areas. All welcome

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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.

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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
28 Mar, 2009 08:00 - PADDY HOMAN, Cork tenor, St. Pat's in Detroit
BAILE CORCAIGH Pub, Trumbull & Bagley in Corktown, Detroit, Michigan, US

14 May, 2009 - The Streets of Portland: A Melodrama
St. Lawrence Arts Center, 76 Congress Street, Portland, Maine, US

01 Jul, 2009 - Richie Kavanagh
The Grand Hotel, Main Street, Tramore, Waterford, Ireland

And more event listings >>>


SHOPPING

IRISH KITCHEN

Here are some mouthwatering recipes for you to try:
• Roast Stuffed Loin of Pork with Crackling & Bramley Apple Sauce
• Roast Rack of Spring Lamb with Three Sauces
• Mushrooms Stuffed With Cashel Blue
• Apple & Bramble cake with Bushmills Custard

DISCUSSIONS

• Music That Makes You Dumb
• World Cup qualifiers
• Sweeney and Kilkenny Family
• Kindle

SELF DRIVE / INDEPENDENT VACATIONS

CASTLE 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.

South East Ireland - The Mysterious South East
Four counties and four great rivers make up the South East of Ireland. The Barrow, Blackwater, Suir, Slaney and the Nore flow through a countryside rich in antiquity. Some of the most famous castles in Ireland are to be found here in arguably the most pleasant climate in the country, which gives the region its nickname, the 'Sunny South East'.

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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