In keeping with International Women’s Day this week, I decided to highlight a hard-working local businesswoman in my hometown. Armagh women really are taking the lead in business in this town. My sister runs her own business – GM Handipak
Category: Armagh
Tassagh, County Armagh – A Pretty Fine Day
I’ve heard Tassagh Road, in County Armagh described as the prettiest road in Ireland. It was an easy claim to believe with it’s rich green fields… burbling steams… and majestic Viaduct. My friend took us there
Coco Lane – A Pampering Session in Armagh
One of the most exciting things about going back to my home town is seeing how well it is doing. Armagh is a very beautiful city with it’s two cathedrals towering like protective sentinels over this ancient city. There is
Emigration, immigration and wanting to be in two places at once!
I clearly remember the morning that I left Ireland to immigrate to the USA. I was nipping out to the corner shop (last time I’d do that for a while – no such thing in suburban San Jose!) and as
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The Tufty Club and other stories
Today I contacted the Armagh City Library to ask if they could accommodate me for a book signing when I go home at Easter. The manager was terrific and immediately agreed. I was delighted because the Armagh City Library holds
Drowning the Shamrock
Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in Armagh, Ireland. Last year, I posted about who St. Patrick was for the 17th March. Seeing as it’s St. Patricks day this week, and this is a gardening blog, I decided to tell you all about
Going Potty for Bloom Day!
I just couldn’t resist it! I wanted flowers like I would have in Ireland – I used to keep containers on the window sills of my apartment there – the closest thing I had to a garden for a while
