The older I get, the more I realize and appreciate what my parents and ancestors sacrificed so I could have the life I have. That’s why a recent visit to Ireland with my husband filled me with joy and gratitude. I’m about 75% Irish descent, with relatives as recent as my paternal grandparents immigrating toContinue reading “Irish Museums Deepen Appreciation of Heritage”
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Reflecting on My Irish Heritage
Above, my grandparents, who immigrated to the United States from Ireland, with my father, right, and. my uncles. When I think about my Irish heritage, especially on St. Patrick’s Day, I am reminded of just how fortunate I am.As a second-generation Irish American on my father’s side, it’s not lost on me what my grandparentsContinue reading “Reflecting on My Irish Heritage”
