Tag Archives: St Patrick’s Day

Ghost Tales For St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

A crisp, sunny morning like this morning isn’t really the right atmosphere for ghost stories. There’s a wisp of mist on the horizon, but not enough to spook you. Nevertheless, since it’s St Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d tell you … Continue reading →

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A New Irish Ghost Story

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

I began writing this post to get the word out that I’ve released a new Irish ghost story, An Unbidden Visitor, yesterday. When better to do so than during the St Patrick’s week celebrations? I got a surprise this morning … Continue reading →

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Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Fermanagh Writers  celebrated St Patrick’s Day by hosting Legends, Lies, and Lore Galore in Blake’s Pub, Enniskillen on the eve of St Patrick’s Day and I was delighted to be part of it. Since we were celebrating all things Irish I … Continue reading →

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Where Would You Like To Be On St Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

On St Patrick’s Day many people, especially Irish expats and those who wish they were Irish, think of Ireland. Whether they remember their home place or the location of a memorable holiday, they return to it in their minds. For … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Weekend Free Offer

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Ireland has always been a place of tales and legends. In bygone days storytellers at campfires regaled their listeners with their tales and held them spellbound.  Do you fancy a yarn? Or two? Or half a dozen? On St Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day Stories

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s St Patrick’s Day. What do you think of when you think of the Irish? One of the first things that usually comes to mind is that they are reputed to have the gift of the gab. Where I live … Continue reading →

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Orna Ross Awakens Tumultuous Irish Past

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

No green beer and crowded pubs for me today – I’d rather curl up and lose myself in a good yarn. (And I’ve got a couple bottles of Guinness in the house – no fighting my way to the bar). So, what … Continue reading →

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If You’re Irish Come Into the Parlour…

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

…draw up a chair to the fire and lose yourself in a book. You don’t really want green beer and overcrowded pubs today, do you? Take a break from the festivities and enjoy some Irish culture. Even if you’re not Irish, in honour of St Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day Has Me Singing

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

St Patrick’s Day has me singing – though it’s lucky for you that you can’t hear me…I never said I could carry a tune… Let’s just ignore my offkey warbling. I bet if you head to an Irish pub today you’ll … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Day Around The World

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

HAPPY ST PATRICK’S DAY!!!    It seems that people everywhere, with the slightest Irish connection, are celebrating this week. Besides the traditional pub crawl there are many diverse events on – from concerts to prayer services. And parades seem to … Continue reading →

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