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When Being Irish Just Isn’t Enough

There was an interesting article on Fox News by Connor Grennan as it concerns his father (born in Ireland) and his Irish identity. Connor grew up in Poughkeepsie, NY and hated the fact that his father had a thick Irish accent. He wanted to hide from the world because of it.  Several times, Connor even said…… Continue reading When Being Irish Just Isn’t Enough

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Why the Pope’s snubbing Ireland

The 50th International Eucharist Congress is coming to Dublin starting on my birthday, June 10. The Pope, however, won’t be in attendance.  Instead, he will make a televised address, according to Archbishop of Dublin Diarmuid Martin. This news comes after Martin was kind enough to give the Pope a bowl of shamrock. Pilgrims from all…… Continue reading Why the Pope’s snubbing Ireland

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Controversial Video About Race in the European Union

I stumbled across a video that is quite bothersome and, at least for me, bordering on the downright xenophobic. The video starts with a young, white European woman in an empty and run-down building.  The woman looks suspicious and somewhat paranoid of her surroundings. Out of nowhere pops what appears to be a ninja.  This…… Continue reading Controversial Video About Race in the European Union