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Tag Archives: Irish
New Hampshire’s Irish Myths and Legends
I grew up in a New Hampshire household where St. Patrick’s Day and my Irish heritage was held in high esteem. God forbid that I should not wear green on March 17th. And it was entirely a ‘mortal sin’ if … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Irish in New Hampshire
Tagged famous, Irish, legends, lies, myths, New Hampshire
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A New Hampshirite’s Irish Surprise
The Irish people walk among you. They carry leprechauns in their pockets. A few of them remember wee bits of the ancient language. Sadly some descendants today are not aware of their Celtic ancestry… Continue reading
Posted in Carnivals and Memes, Irish in New Hampshire, Travel
Tagged customs, Irish, New Hampshire, traditions
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Manchester New Hampshire Restaurant Innovators: Richard "Dick" and Maurice "Mac" McDonald
There is no doubt that much credit should be given to Ray Krok for the idea of franchising McDonalds.
However, … Continue reading
Posted in Irish in New Hampshire, New Hampshire Men
Tagged burger, corporation, Dick, drive-in, first, franchise, hamburger, Irish, Mack, Maurice, McDonald, McDonalds, Morris, New Hampshire, original, Ray Krok, restaurant, Richard
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Manchester New Hampshire Cigar Manufacturer, Director and Philanthropist: Roger G. Sullivan (1854-1918)
In 1646 the shoemakers of Boston, provoked by “much bad work produced by their craft,” petitioned “Ye Governor of Ye … Continue reading
Posted in New Hampshire Men
Tagged 7-20-4, Bradford, cigar, factory, gold dust, Hampshire, Irish, Manchester, new, New Hampshire, NH, Prospect, Queen anne style, R.G., RG., Roger, Street, Sullivan, ten cent cigar, Walnut
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What My Irish Heritage Means To Me
The leprechaun is a wee wisp of a creature. It is responsible for rainbows, pots o' gold, and even a bit… Continue reading
Posted in Carnivals and Memes, New Hampshire Women, Personal History
Tagged Addie, gram, grandmother, Hampshire, heritage, Ireland, Irish, Manchester, Manning, means, memory, new, New Hampshire, NH, Ryan, tunes
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