Being (a little bit) Irish

Why is it that so many people claim to be Irish? It’s like a clique we all want to be part of. If you ask around, most people are some part Irish. In fact, 34.5 million people in the US claim to have Irish roots! Interestingly, the country of Ireland only has a population of […]

What It’s Really Like To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day When You’re Irish

Written by Kelly Gibney at Colby College for Spoon University Many of us remember arriving in our elementary school classrooms the morning of St. Patrick’s Day looking into our cubbies and seeing sparkling gold dust, supposedly left behind by the mischievous leprechauns that had visited our classrooms the night before. We checked our mini pots that we made the […]

Irish Gifts Of RVC

So last month, me and my guy were on our way to his sister’s wedding. As he was dashing out the door to pick up his suit from the dry cleaner he said to me “Oh, man, I wish I had a flask.” At first I was like “ummm okay, ya big lush, ya”  But then […]

They Might Be 12.5% Irish Most Days, but Today, They’re 100%!

In this beautiful, mixed-up and lately rather angry world we live in, it’s nice to know that we’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day…even if every other day my kids are only 12.5%. Why is it that so many people claim to be Irish? It’s like a clique we all want to be part of. […]

10+ Things to Do in Westfield to Make You Feel Irish!

Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, and there so many things to take part in downtown. Don’t let a little snow deter you. Tomorrow is supposed to be 45 degrees and the local stores have a lot of fun things to take part in. The Downtown Westfield Corporation is sponsoring live Irish music by Michael Craig Band at […]

What It’s Really Like To Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day When You’re Irish

Kelly Gibney is sharing with you some really fun St. Patrick's day traditions.

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Brunch Or Breakfast

Why not switch it up this year and do a St. Patty's day brunch/breakfast? It's the perfect opportunity to create a colorful brunch for your family. A breakfast full of shamrocks, rainbows and leprechauns.

Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls

Not that long ago I was at a restaurant and had the most delicious Corned Beef and Cabbage Egg Rolls ever. I was determined to copy them but simply never had enough time – until today. I searched for egg roll wrappers but only found Phyllo Dough. Having never worked with this incredibly delicate dough, I was not […]

Cleveland’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

St. Patrick’s Day: the day we all get to feel a little bit Irish. Clevelanders have been gathering to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day since 1842 and it’s of the largest in the country! The 2018 Parade is on Saturday, March 17 at 1:04pm. The Parade will begin on Superior Ave. at E. 18th St. and will end at the intersection of Rockwell […]

Meet Sheila Murphy Crawford, Our 2018 Grand Marshall

St. Patrick’s Day: the day we all get to feel a little bit Irish. Clevelanders have been gathering to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day since 1842! The 2018 Parade is on Saturday, March 17 at 1:04pm. This year’s Grand Marshall is Sheila Murphy Crawford.  Get details about when and where to see the parade here… Sheila Crawford’s grandparents came from County Cork and West Meath. […]