Tag Archives: Saint Patrick

Saint Patrick Day Storm?

Posted on March 19, 2016 by irishroverpei

Saint Patrick day was a quiet time this year although we did get a mini storm on the 18th, maybe ten centimeters of snow. However as the saying goes, March came in like a lamb but could possibly go out … Continue reading →

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Racism

Posted on May 31, 2012 by irishroverpei

Racism a terrible thing right!! but then again we Irish don’t really mind, we have always laughed at ourselves. —————————————————— Everyone seems to be in such a hurry to scream ‘racism’ these days. A customer asked, “In what aisle could … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Blarney (A True Story)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by irishroverpei

As promised here is my story, its a bit long for a short story, but its Irish and an Irish mile is about three miles long!!! Enjoy my tale and please feel free to tell me if you believe it … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Blarney

Posted on March 16, 2012 by irishroverpei

Tomorrow is Saint Patrick’s Day, and as I promised I will post a true story of kissing the Blarney Stone. Now! I will understand it you are a wee bit suspicious. I realize that I have been posting tales of … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Day (What I Don’t Like)

Posted on March 15, 2012 by irishroverpei

There are always two opposites expressed about Saint Patrick’s Day. One, its a great way to celebrate our Irish heritage. But sadly the other is to portray the Irish as a bunch of drunks. I really get angry with this … Continue reading →

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Erin go Bragh

Posted on March 8, 2012 by irishroverpei

Erin go Bragh, (Ireland Forever) Lets celebrate all things Irish and continue to avoid the latest Harper/Del Mastro nonsense. The invitation card in this post was a highlight of my life. To be invited to lunch with the President of … Continue reading →

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A Touch of Blarney

Posted on March 7, 2012 by irishroverpei

I thought it was time to give the vaudeville theatrics from parliament hill a rest. Time to get down to some current business, Saint Patrick. We are well into the month of March and just ten days away from the … Continue reading →

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Tis a Great Week for the Irish

Posted on March 21, 2009 by irishroverpei

What a great week! Saint Patrick must have smiled on me! Sold a total of thirteen copies of my book “Lily & Me” Manchester United lost back to back games and Arsenal continue to win firming up their 4th place … Continue reading →

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