Tag: ireland
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Eirerate

If you haven’t seen Brooklyn, you should. Saoirse Ronan is the actress of her generation, and her portrayal of an Irish immigrant torn between two countries and two families is something to behold. The scene with her Italian soon-to-be in-laws is also precious, and Jim Broadbent’s performance as an Irish priest is an homage to every…
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Claddagh

It’s Irish, so it should come as no surprise the history of the Claddagh ring has many stories, some of them rather fabulous. The most dramatic involves a tale of capture where a British citizen learns the craft of goldsmithing. He’s ultimately released, where he brings back the ring he fashioned for his true love.…