To the Brave Lads of Ulster: Remembering the 36th Division at the Somme
On this solemn Remembrance Day, let us turn our thoughts to those brave lads who gave their all on fields far from home, the green hills of Ireland, and the shores of our beloved Ulster. It was a hundred years ago, but the courage and sacrifice of the 36th (Ulster) Division remain as clear as…
Read MoreIt’s Time For A Whiskey!
Ah, me lads and lasses, gather ’round and lend me yer ears, for I’ve a tale to spin about a grand old tradition that warms the heart and lifts the spirit: the art of enjoying a fine Irish whiskey. There’s a certain magic in those amber drops, distilled from the very soul of the Emerald…
Read MoreWe Wish You A Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
Merry Christmas to you all – hoping you’re going to have a great one if you’ve been good! May Sandy’s Claws leave you many gifts under the tree this year. And of course, may ye bring in the New Year of 2023 with style and lots of music, dancing, and kissing. Stand under the mistletoe…
Read MoreCome ‘ere Till I Tell Ya
Here’s a wee video for yous to watch and see: Just a wee reminder – the Canadian art gallery on Salt Spring Island – Gallery 8. You’ll get some information in the video as well. This is from the 2021 Exhibition – March 17th (observant people will notice it’s St. Patrick’s Day).
Read MoreAurora On The Tare! And Other Stories
Some of you may know a pub was started way back in the 1980’s in Aurora, ON. The Unicorn was situated at St. Andrews Village on Orchard Heights Blvd, facing Yonge Street. Back then, Aurora was a fine place (it probably still is a fine place, but has grown since, I’m sure). St. Andrew’s Village…
Read MoreWill’s Art – Available In Ireland
Did you know Will Millar’s artwork is available in Ireland? If you didn’t know, you’re about to find out, aren’t ye?! Indeed arrangements were made for a fine family run gallery business in Ballymoney, Co. Antrim to carry the art of this roving Irishman. You do need to contact them ahead of time to make…
Read MoreNo End In Sight
If you visited the wee website in the past few days, you’ll see I posted about a great new Irish Rovers song! If you click that link, you can view the video, and it’s a fine performance by the lads. George is on top of his game along with the others. Big Ian (no, not…
Read MoreHey Boys Sing Us A Song – Irish Rovers New Song
I’m no longer a part of the Irish Rovers, but I still follow their work. And boysaboys, their latest song is fantastic and well needed in the world today! The world has gone mad and what it needs is more common sense and less politicians telling us what to do and how to live our…
Read MoreShout Out To The Scotts
Back in the 1970’s, our biggest supporters were those that had left Ireland, for various reasons and in Canada, we all found some peace, regardless of what had gone on in Ireland. Jack Scott of Lisburn was a wonderful supporter. I don’t know his entire history, but a good man he was. And he raised…
Read MoreThe Art of Irish Drinking
I am working on a new Art book at present “The Art of Irish Drinking” combining all the paintings I have completed with drinking subjects of Potcheen men and Pub scenes etc ( seems like there are quite a few!) Along with Irish ballads and poems of the blessings and curse of the drink! I…
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