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Elmhurst Saint Patrick's Day Official Pin Available by call (630) 834-0300 |
Saint Patrick's Day Parades across the United States
Ireland Information Newsletter - Click here to view monthly selections
Irish-American News - Voice of Chicagoland's Irish-American Community
Irish American Heritage Center
The Irish American News
St Patricks Day
General Interest
Religion/St. Patrick
Irish Language schools, phrases and more
Irish Times St. Pat's Day - Send a postcard!
Celebrating St Patrick's Day in Denmark - Providing information and entertainment
Irish Celtic Web Graphics - celtic horizontal lines, etc.
St. Patrick's Day Site - Send a card, Irish/American history, etc.
Sonya's St. Patrick's Day Page - Probably the best St. Pat's page on the web.
St. Patrick's Day - Good links and history
Greeting Cards for St Patrick's Day - Send a card for St Patrick's Day
Immigration/Emigration information
Dunbrody Project-Charitable, educational project to recreate an Irish immigrant ship.
An Post-Ireland's Postal Service-links to the lottery, etc.
FAQ About Dual Citizenship - Contains information on all aspects of citizenship.
Emerald Isle Immigration Center - help for the newly arrived Irish immigrant.
Irish Immigrant Newsletter - For news and information from home.
Moving to Ireland?-Everything you wanted to know!
Newsletters about Irish Property - Looking for property info about Ireland?
Searching for someone
Irish Internet Yellow Pages - Search engine for researching businesses
Irish Internet Directory - Search engine will help you find that address!
Ireland's Pink Pages - Directory of gay, lesbian and bisexual events
Irish white pages - Search for an e-mail address in Ireland.
Irish Immigration Sites
Exiles- Homesick? Get news from home here!
European Research Centre - Studies of Ethnic Relation and migration patterns
Irish Immigration Studies at SIU Carbondale - Southern Illinois University courses
Traditions for holidays and Family Events
Seasonal Irish Traditions - St. Stephen's Day, St. Bridgit's Day, Christmas,
Getting Married in Ireland?-A guide to Irish Weddings
Arvendal Studios - From Dublin to Dingle
All About Irish Weddings - Wedding cake recipe,old and new traditions
Irish Honeymoon - Good photos and descriptions of Ireland.
Divorce, Irish Style - Kieron Wood's pages.
Christmas in Ireland
Irish Christmas Traditions - Written by Irish students about traditions, foods, etc.
Christmas in Ireland - St. Stephens Day and other traditions
Old Irish Xmas Customs - Historic gaelic Christmas traditions
Irish Christmas Customs - Historic traditional customs for Christmas
Christmas in Ireland - brief description
Irish Magazines
The Irish American Magazine - A Bi-monthly magazine.
Ireland Now - Categories are: Family Life, Shopping, Travel, Properties, Genealogy
Old Ireland - a newsletter about history and travel in Ireland
Irish American-net - Find out what is going on in your state!
Ireland's Eye Magazine - On-line magazine about Irish culture, history, tradition, music.
Irish Literature/Authors
Short Stories - by famous Irish Authors, O'Connor, Behan, Friel
UCC's Celtic Literature - University of Cork at Cork project
James Joyce Links - A long list of Joycean links.
Seamus Heaney's Page - Northern Irish Catholic poet who won the 1995 Nobel Prize for literature.
Irish Poetry Page - Not only does this site promote new work, but its links to other Irish literary sites are extensive.
Irish Mythology and Legend
The Tain - Stories my mother told me.
Irish Mythology - Links to Irish literature, drama, mythology, etc.
Earthlore Ireland - An extensive site featuring regions, history, mythology.
All About Faeries & Leprechauns - A brief description of Irish cluricauns, mermaids, silkies, etc.
Employment Opportunities in Ireland
Looking for Europeans for Irish Jobs - Try this site if you are in Europe.
Ireland's only Online Recruitment service - Specializing in non-management and entry-level vacancies
Irish Job Vacancies - Information on employment in Ireland
Miscellaneous General Interest
Irish Soda Bread Recipe - Some readers suggest adding a 1/4 teas. of salt
Order an Irish Breakfast-Room service on the net. Rashers, Black Pudding, etc.
Irish Food & Recipes - An Irish cookbook, recipes, discussions, restaurants, etc.
Irish Adoptees - A page for adoptees searching for their roots.
Irish Lighthouses - Photographs of the lighthouses of Ireland.
Irish Photo Stock - Browse through the gallery. Excellent photos.
Nial Duffy's Marine Photography - I like the photo of President McAleese
Swift-Irish Web Search - A search engine limited to Irish pages!
Dublin City Live Cam - O'Connell Bridge as it looks right now, today's weather, etc.
Irish Acronym/Gaelic Glossary - Did you ever try to read an Irish newspaper and feel you needed a translator? This is it!
Global Gateway - Resources for info about N. Ireland.
Ireland on Line - A good spot to start looking for Irish info.
Grow Ireland Plant Clinic - Buy plants from this site in Kenmare
Shopping/bookstores
Something Irish - for genuine Irish gifts online
Life of Riley Imports - Located in Ohio, reasonable prices.
Irish & Celtic Gifts - I like their hand painted plates
Creative Irish Shop - Reasonably priced Irish gifts. Send a postcard from there!
Read Ireland Bookstore - Easy to use site. Has search engine.
Larkspirit Bookstore - The most comprehensive Irish resource
Irish Desktop Packages
ZDnet Downloads - Ireland - Free maps, cursors, icons, fonts, graphics about Ireland
Gaelic Language Sites
Useful Gaelic Terms- Lists of Gaelic terms the public could use. Many categories.
Rocky Sullivan's NY Irish Pub - Rocky's is a center for Irish craic, gaelic and guinness!
Cuisle - A gaelic newsletter online
Gaelic Resources on the Web - Lots of info about Gaelic websites
Beginning Irish - Online lessons with pronunciations.
Focal An Lae - "Word of the Day" in irish. Phrases, pronunciations, etc.
Irish in Texas - Anne Cooke's Texas Gaelic page-What a combination!
Gaelic Lingo Lab - Hugh O'Connor of Australia devised this great way to learn Gaelic
Daltaí na Gaeilge -Gaelic class locations, vocabulary, grammar, etc.
Gaelic Pub Terms - Want to know some gaelic for when you visit the pub?
Gaelic Terms - Gaelic terms, phrases, curses, blessings
Online Gaelic Dictionaries - Manx, Scots, Irish dictionaries and related links.
More Gaelic Phrases - Links to phrases pages
Interactive Gaelic - Sound files and lessons.
Celtic Lady - Celtic fonts, jewelry, books, etc.
Free Celtic/Gaelic Fonts - Not a gaelicized english font
Gaelic Fonts - No samples available, two different fonts.
Interactive Online Irish Lessons - Sound files included for pronunciation.
Learn Gaelic - Learn the language of the ancestors of the Irish - the Gaels.
Gaelic Dictionary - A Scots Gaelic Dictionary
Gaelic Dictionary - For the advanced Irish Gaelic student.
Meaning of the Gaelic names of places in Ireland - Surprisingly humourous meanings.
Men's names in Gaelic - Ever wonder what your name is in Gaelic?
Gaelic names for boys - Just a listing of names - no meanings, etc.
Gaelic Word of the Day - With pronunciation
Gaelic Languages Info - Links to Gaelic sites on the web.
Gaelic Music- Beautiful Gaelic Sounds
Travel to Éire
Local Donegal - Planning to go to Donegal? Stop here first!
World Link - Want a temporary ISP while you are in Ireland?
Priceline - You name the price you want to pay for airline tickets
Go Ireland - Comprehensive site with clickable map. Everything you want to know!
Fishing on the Cork Blackwater - Salmon fishing 1 hr. from Cork. Daily river reports.
In Kerry - A good place to begin if you plan travel to Kerry
Bed and Breakfast Info - Restaurants, sites, etc.
Doon Archaeological Nature Peninsula - A peninsula in Mayo-a Bronze Age site & more! Darver Castle - Stay in a Castle located near Dublin!
Clogheen, Hidden Heart of Ireland - news, travel information, links
Wolfe Tone Bridge-Galway - Photos of the bridge, info about Galway
Nova Info - N. Ireland - Language, currency, travel, government, etc.
Ireland Now!-An ideal site for travelers-Info about Irish Life and Commerce
Traveler's Guide to Ireland - Clickable map of Ireland
Gerry O'Flynn's Look at Lucan - History, Current Events, Travel in Lucan (near Dublin)
Elstead Maps - Up to date maps. Several readers suggested this site.
Donegal Town - Activities, Attractions, History, Festivals, etc.
Clogheen, Ireland - Excellent photos, send a postcard from this site.
Pontoon Beach Hotel - Located in Mayo, fishing, golfing, entertainment provided.
Ireland For Visitors - An online Irish newsletter mostly about Irish travel
Isle of Man - 227 sq. mile island located between Ireland and England
Climbers' Inn - An Inn in Glencar, catering to climbers, hikers and bike riders.
Monkstown - a guide to the village of Monkstown, Co. Dublin
Mystical Ireland - Sacred Site Tours, for you archaelogy buffs
Architecture Ireland - info about Irish architecture
Ireland Interactive Travel Guide - The most comprehensive tourist site I have found.
Irish Tourist Board - This is where to start your travel research
Cruise the Shannon -Self guided cruise of the Shannon/ has maps and suggestions.
Beginners' Guide to Travel to Ireland - Good advice re: airlines, tours, ferries, etc.
Guide to Hotels & Guesthouses - Search by cost, location, accommodation-clickable map
Images of Ireland - Photos & links of Blarney Castle, Lakes of Killarney, etc.
Postcards from Ireland-Circa 1910 - A beautiful collection of photos
Blarney Castle/Stone - Gorgeous Photos and informative links
Ireland Interactive - Ireland Travel & Entertainment. Comprehensive page.
Complete Guide to Galway - Pubs, B&B's, Things to Do, etc.
Dingle Peninsula - This is an awesome site! A "must see" for anyone planning travel
Wickloviana - Info. about County Wicklow.
All About County Mayo- Awesome site! Loaded with great info and links!
Archaeology of Ireland
Excavations at Carrowmore -Megalithic cemetery dating back to 5000 BC
History of Dingle - Good photos of stones, stone forts, circles, etc.
Irish Archaeology - An introductory page with archaelogical links
Archaeology of Ancient Ireland - Tara, Cairns, Tombs, Passageways, etc.
Stones of Ireland - Photos, maps, background on an extensive list of sites
The Discovery Programme - Stone Forts and Medieval Settlements
Irish Music
Irish in the Netherlands - Info about bands, musicians, celtic music, and pubs
Sawdoctors - An all new page has info about their new album and upcoming tour
Irish Midi Links - Links to pages of Irish midis
Celtic Collection - CD's from Enya, Altan, Clannad
Black 47 - Includes the lyrics to The Big Fellah
Irish Jukebox - Anúana, Mary Black, Chieftains, Elvis Costello, Cranberries, Dubliners, Riverdance, Sawdoctors, Thin Lizzie, U2, Morrison, Clannad and more!
Lyrics to Your Favorite Irish Folk Songs - A searchable database of Irish songs.
Musique Shop - Good sound files of musical instruments.
Irish Music - Ceolas on the net.
Irish Music Box - On-line Jukebox, awesome sound files, huge list of Irish music links
Craic - Irish Fun
Official Eastenders Page - Popular BBC Soap.
Tír na nÓg - a cybercafe about Irish mythology
Belfast-ese -A "translation" of phrases unique to folks in Ireland - especially Belfast.
Irish Slanguage- Find out what a "Culchie" is
Father Ted Page - A site about an irreverent (but funny) TV show in Ireland
Guinness Guide for Beginners - If you have never tried Guinness, read this!
Irish Toasts - "A health to the health of your enemy's enemies!"
Irish History
Irish History Reports - Free reports available for download
Irish on the Titanic - Info about the Irish on the Titanic
Irish Tartans - Samples and related clans
The Wild Geese - The Irish contribution to causes on foreign soil.
Irish in New Zealand - Historical bios, emigration history & modern day NZ diaspora
Irish History Pages - Excellent pages which contain lots of mini-biographies.
A Biography of Michael Collins - Thorough, well researched, excellent photos.
Hunger Strike Memorial Page - Sands, Hughes, Hurson, O'Hara, McCreesch, McDonnell, Doherty, Lynch, McElwee, Devine
Famous Dubliners - A list of famous Dubbers: Mary Robinson, Bono, etc. with bios
Good Irish History Page ~ Nice links and photos!
All About County Mayo - Awesome site! Loaded with great info and links!
Irish History - This is THE BEST Irish History/Politics Site on the Web!
A Path to Peace
N.I. Assembly -Bios of members, GFA text, etc.
Timeline of Events Leading to the Talks - A good way to see the history of the talks.
Politics/Law - Irish and Irish-American
General Irish Politics/Law
Irish Law North & South-Legal systems, courts, constitutions
Archangel - Basic Irish law page, with resources.
Knowhere Guide - A description of cities/towns in Ireland
The CAIN Project - History of the Troubles - A thorough, fairly objective site.
Irish Emigrants Voice - Irish diaspora campaign to gain voting rights.
Irish Internet Hub -If you are a student of Irish politics, this is where to begin
Historical/Political Statistics-some links of interest
The Republic of Ireland
The Irish Government - Links to all of the departments.
Irish Parliament -Current members, history, etc.
UCD Politics Page - Extensive page of Irish Politics links.
The Garda Museum - The Garda is the police force in the Republic.
European Union - The official site of the EU
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Government - Links to Northern Irish agencies
N. Irish Political Parties-Links to party sites as well as other political ones
Northern Ireland Office - official website of the government of NI.
N. Ireland Politics/History - My favourite site for comprehensive info.
The Pat Finucane Center -A site dedicated to upholding human rights.
IPOW Info. Page - Contains information about Irish Prisoners of War currently held in British and Irish prisons.
Bloody Sunday - Fourteen people were shot dead in Derry.
British and Irish Human Rights Center - Contains UN studies, etc.
Ian Paisley's Church - This page is ideal for folks who cannot understand the connection of politics to religion in the six counties (N. Ireland).
Irish-American Politics
Irish American Unity Conference - An active IA lobby. Sponsored anti-plastic bullet law
Irish Eyes News -Irish American site with newsletter, travel news, etc.
St. Louis Irish Northern Aid - A group dedicated to the care of Irish political prisoners.
Ancient Order of Hibernians - National Irish Catholic group
Irish Politics chat sites
Debate Central - This site is not for the feint of heart.
Irish News Sources
BBC Radio 5 - You'll need RealAudio to get the latest BBC radio news here
Irish American Information - Headlines of today
Nuzhound N. Ireland - Links to headlines about N. Ireland. Updated daily
Out There News - More than just news, this is one of my favorite resources
British Embassy Reports - News from the British public affairs office
The Boston Globe - has excellent commentary and news about Ireland
CNN-Europe - Look for coverage of Ireland here.
ITN News - This online paper often has the news first.
Irish News Links - An impressive list of online news sites
Radio Stations from Ireland - This site is updated constantly.
RTE Interactive News - Irish National Public Service Broadcasting Organisation
The Irish Voice - A N. American Paper
Belfast Telegraph - A daily N. Irish paper with a Unionist bent.
The Ulster Star - Local news from Lisburn
The Sunday Business Post - Economics, Politics and Ireland.
Andersontown News - Belfast based weekly Nationalist Newspaper.
Irish Times - My favorite news source. Good editorial & opinion sections.
London Times - Another Resource for Irish News
The Irish News - Another Perspective
Features of News of Ireland
Geneology Links
Irish Ancestral Research Assoc. - Non-profit club promoting Irish genealogical research.
BrowseIreland - Alphabetized links to Irish names.
Genealogical Search Engine by town name - Enter the town name and search.
Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society - Research Laois and Offaly counties
Cyndi's List of Passengers - Ships, names, ports, etc.
Irish Genealogy Page - Lanigan, Donlan, Laird and good related links
Irish High Kings - Contains a search engine for family names too.
A to Z of Irish Genealogy - also has related links
Cyndi's List of Irish Genealogy Sites - An excellent list of genealogy links
McGuire Family History - McGuires and other Irish genealogy links.
Ulster Historical Society -comprehensive ancestorial research site
Ulster Origins - Traditions, history, origins of common last names
Loftus Family Registry - Loftus Family listings and Co. Mayo info
Find Your Irish Roots - Trace your Irish relatives for a small charge!
Transportation Records - This page helped me find one of my Irish family members in a search of the National Irish Archives!
O'Lochlainns' Irish Family - Find your Irish roots.
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