Irish Film Festival of Ottawa Ready to Showcase the Best Cinema from The Emerald Isle

 Irish pride in Ottawa in no way culminates when the parade is over, the shamrock vanishes from shop windows and the final pints of Guinness are poured on March 17. The Irish community here is a strong one with events that continue year round. For the last three years, one

Céad Mile Fáilte: A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

 I’m of Irish descent and like millions of other Irish Canadians, the pull towards visiting my ancestral homeland has always been strong. My great great grandparents came to Canada from Waterford in County Cork in the mid-18th century at the height of the potato famine and my Irish heritage has

Great Britain and Ireland – A Contiki Adventure Part 2

 Above: The Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland The final part of our three week Contiki adventure was Ireland, where the Craig is Mighty! And where you will find a pub on literally every street corner. We arrived in Dublin, jittery and excited after a three hour ferry ride across the

St. Patrick’s Day: What Is Left of the Origin?

 In honour of the holiday, commonly associated with simply drinking green beer, OLM is taking a look at the history behind the man who inspired a global day of celebration. St. Patrick was born in Britain during the fourth century AD. His birth name was actually Maewyn Succat – he