HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY: T With the Maggies 17.3.16

~ ~ HAPPY ST. PATRICK's DAY ~
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source * Enjoying morning tae with the lovely Irish T With the Maggies
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St. Patrick's Prayer

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May the Power of God preserve us.
May the Wisdom of God instruct us.
May the Hand of God protect us.
May the Way of God direct us.
May the Shield of God defend us.
May the Host of God guard us.
Against the snares of the evil ones.
Against temptations of the world
May Christ be with us!
May Christ be before us!
May Christ be in us,
Christ be over all!
May Thy Salvation, Lord,
Always be ours,
This day, O Lord, and evermore.

Amen.

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LENT: Day 12 SONGS ON SUNDAYS: BE THOU MY VISION 16.3.14

Welcome to Songs on Sundays !
Today we remember St Patrick's far-reaching missional impact of believing the Good News and  his inspired teaching of Trinity via the shamrock~ Father Son and Holy Spirit ~ ONE * I cannot be silent
and indeed I ought not to be,
about the many blessings and the great grace which the Lord has
deigned  to bestow upon me. SAINT PATRICK * His prayers and blessings that extend to
impact us and our world centuries distant ~  *

source * We're reminded of the purpose of our journey
this 12th day of Lent as we share the ancient Irish Hymn 'Be Thou My Vision' Authentic Irish voices of personal friend,Andy Rogers, provides the visual setting of Mountsandel, Coleraine,
the most ancient archaeological finding of human life  in all of Ireland.  Playing a beautiful modern version and offering  everyone a free mp3 download  ~ {Thankyou, Andy!}
* followed by another fav, Maire Brennan's celtic voice {the voice of Clannad and elder sister of Enya}
* You are warmly welcomed to add a link to your #SongsonSundays addition in the linky or in comments and we will stop by for a listen. If you've created a blog post, please include the url link back to this #SongsonSundays [or add the SoS button below]
Thank You!

A wee view of what became of St Patrick's monastic community he founded on the hill in Armagh Ireland  -

The origins of the cathedral are related to the construction in 445 of a stone church on the Druim Saileach (Willow Ridge) hill by St. Patrick, around which a monastic community developed.  Armagh itself being the ancient seat of the Kings of Ireland,
and County Armagh the religious capital of Ireland for 1500 years.

The church itself has been destroyed and rebuilt 17 times.

Interior beauty offers celtic and medieval carvings, crypt, many burial tombs
[as seen on either side of photo], with several virtual tours here .

Some of the 24 stunning stained glass windows in

~ St Patrick's Cathedral ~

Shared with InSPIREd this week .

* Inspire Me Monday * * If you're travel companions on the Lenten journey, whether just for today or for many days, be sure to add your link and visit Lisa and Jacqui and the other pilgrims listed.
Every Blessing, {whether Irish or not } be yours today!
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St Patrick's Day Reading: The Irish Healer - Nancy Herriman 17/3/13

HapPy St Patrick's Day !

to all the reading and reviewing readers..

and

Welcome once again to It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

Mine was specifically chosen for Celebrating St Paddy's Day

A September book blog win that was repeatedly waylaid,

I finally received it in February and decided I wanted it

as an Irish Reading treat for St Patrick's Day..

Was it worth the wait?

Absolutely!

Loved it!  

Nancy Herriman's debut novel I would heartily recommend to any fans of 

historical fiction and old world romance ...

Here's my review as posted to Goodreads:

MY St Patrick's choice read for this month of March! 
I Luv'd this book.
Couldn't believe the trouble it took to procure a copy! 
None available for review from publisher. I then won my book of choice at Murphy's Library in September 2012, but TBD cancelled their order of my book not once but twice! I finally received it in February 2013 :)) I decided to save it as my treat for a St Patrick's read & so glad I did!

Amazingly, The Irish Healer is Nancy Herriman’s debut novel, published 2012. USA Today accurately calls it “...a lovely period tale of personal transformation and abiding love.” Definitely tantalizing along with its cover; runner-up in ACFW Genesis contest’s historical fiction 2009. A former engineer, Ms Herriman is a past winner of Romance Writers of America’s Daphne du Maurier Award for Best Unpublished Mystery/Romantic Suspense along with finalist placings in other contests.

1830. We’re introduced to Irish healer, Rachel Dunne, aboard a steamer escaping her homeland, arriving in search of London’s promise of new beginnings. A new beginning that will call for all the fortitude she possesses to rise up and conquer the inherent perils concealed along the journey... 

I found Rachel a likeable protagonist, authentic to her age and abilities; believable in her actions and reactions to new relationships and experiences. Other character descriptions authentically engaged my own positive / negative reactions. Well paced thought and action kept the story moving. Both my interest and emotions were engaged to its satisfying conclusion. 

Enough twists to frustrate my expectations whilst concealing pleasing resolutions. Historical details were excellent additions without being obtrusive or documentary. Occasional Gaelic expressions added authenticity. There is only one story detail that I would love to have resolved... perhaps a note to Ms Herriman will satisfy my curiosity!

Here are the first 2 chapters of The Irish Healer 

{read with an English accent}
by Amanda MacKnight and available via Oasis Audio

Thank you for sharing your writing gift with us, Nancy! 

I look forward to your next novel...

I've added this review to my year 2 commitment in Carrie's
Ireland Reading Challenge 2013

My other fantastic read for the Scotland Reading Challenge
is George MacDonald's 'The Marquis' Secret'

My full review is at Goodreads {click}
A few great quotes from this book to inspire..
""..the first step toward action is the beginning of the death of doubt..."

"Malcolm's feeling ran higher than night as he stood thus alone under the stars waiting to embark for he knew not where..."

“As you grow ready for it, somewhere or other you will find what is needful for you in a book.” 
~ George MacDonald from 'The Marquis of Lossie'
Highly recommended! I believe it's available to download free
due to age/copyright.  Historical action, adventure + romance!
{from a male perspective!!}
Love that!
Some great discussions and recommendations at the
Goodreads home for the Reading Scotland CHallenge
just click to link
if you're ready to throw your Scots book readings in with ours !

Check out host Sheila's 'Book Journey' each Sunday evening

for her It's Monday! link up to more great reads [ + readers!] here:

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St. Patrick Greens for Pink Saturday ~ 16/3/13

Today's the day for all things GREEN

at Bev's St Patrick's Day Celebration
of the weekly Pink Saturday meme ~

WELCOME !

Thought you might enjoy a slice of Irish Life ?...

via

Whether your home's a cottage
or
a castle...

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From me to thee...

A warm cup with the proper St Paddy's 'tae'!

How about a wee taste of goodness to go with that cup o' 'tae' by the fire ?

or.. With this Loveliest Green Irish teacup ? ..

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and always...

Remembering to

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Here's to banter and craic !

and to a wee bit o'

~ Wearin' o' the Green ~

 my St Paddy's bracelet creation
just in time and just enou' green !
{+ other colours available of course!}

May you have a wee bit o' Blarney and a Lot of Rainbows on this
Green St Paddy's Weekend !

Find more on my  St Paddy's Pinterest Board
 click the FB 'like' link there if you do visit :)) 
Thanks!

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And the St Patrick's Day WINNER IS . . . !

**ConGrats to our St Patrick's Day draw Winner**!

*!* Linda *!*

here's a sweet St Patrick's cupcake 

to enjoy along with your copy of  The Guardian Duke!             

Thanks to each of you for reading

Faith Hope + Cherrytea 

and for entering this Giveaway!

And to LINDA,

I wish you many HaPpY hours reading this excellent story...

* Thanks to B&H Publishers for providing The Guardian Duke for Giveaway!

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A Wee Bit 'o Ireland for St Patrick's Day !

 Miss Courtney's Tearooms

No. 8 College St. Killarney Co. Kerry

is sure to please

for today's taste in all things tea!

having grown up in a small town named for the homeland's,
~Killarney~

I have an affinity for all things Irish !

I am delited to share this bit 'o Ireland just for you on

 St Patrick's Day ...
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owner, Sandra Dunlea,

gives a bit of  the tearooms' background for us ~

Miss Margaret Courtney, my great-aunt, 

originally opened her business here in 1909 

and it has been run by four generations of ladies in my family. 

I reopened in summer 2008 as Miss Courtney's Tearooms . 

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We are an independent tearoom 

specializing in afternoon tea fare, light lunches and breakfasts. 

We endeavour to capture the feeling of nostalgia associated with 'taking tea'. 

Expect old fashioned tablecloths, antique chinaware and glistening chandeliers........

{including servers in vintage tea dresses with pearls!} 

....take some time to 'take some tea' with us. 

Welcome to Tea at Miss Courtney's ! 

I think we've found the Pot 'o Gold at the end of the rainbow...

vintage teacups to please any teatime celebrant !

gorgeous cupcake jewels...

teapots , cups, and deliteful settings showcase the fab fare ~

the perfect spot for any booklover to enjoy their afternoon cuppa'

or book club discussion ...

 warmest appreciation, Sandra, for sharing 

your tearoom's loveliness with us !

It's been the perfect St Patrick's Day! 

 Every Continued Success ~

You'll be able to find Sandra and Miss Courtney's
on Facebook and Like her! {just click}

Thanks to each of you for taking St Patrick's Day tea
with me today ~

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I leave you with a Special IRISH Blessing
for you and yours . . .   

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Partying with  ~

*Annual St Patrick's Day Hop at Cuisine Kathleen's *

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