Author Diana Beresford-Kroeger speaks for the trees

 Diana Beresford-Kroeger invites readers into the world of trees and the ancient Celts in her new book To Speak for the Trees: My life’s journey from ancient Celtic wisdom to a healing vision of the forest. The book is unique in that it is part autobiography, part reference book. Diana

How to plan your around the globe journey in a nutshell

 Do you want to see as much of the world as possible? If that’s the case, you might be thinking of embarking on an epic around the world trip. In 1924, a team of American aviators successfully completed the first round-the-globe trip by plane; an adventure that took 175 days

Go Èirinn —The Northern Emerald Isle

 John Higgins is the Operations Manager for the National Trust Giants Causeway in Northern Ireland. He must have also been the pitch man who convinced the producers of the spectacularly successful Game of Thrones series to situate much of the series in Ireland. He is a master Irish storyteller and after listening to him for ten

Together 4 Yes: Ireland’s Abortion Vote

 Ireland voted to repeal the Eighth amendment of its constitution on May 25th 2018, putting an end to the country’s 35 year abortion ban in defiance of catholic conservatism. Activists flooded the streets of Dublin prior to the vote to encourage Irish voters to liberate women from the patriarchal and

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

Ottawa Author Jana Begovic Debuts With Some “Poisonous Whispers”

  “Don’t you ever forget about me...,” he whispers during their secret encounters. Like a curse, these simple words now haunt Leandra, a reputable psychiatrist, who finds herself in emotional chaos after the sudden breakup of her illicit affair. Unable to heal on her own and tormented by dreams in which supernatural

Passion, Ghosts and the Roots of Royal Wood

 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. -Proverbs 29:18 “To be honest, I can't remember a time where music wasn't my driving passion. Nor can I recall a moment in years gone by, where music didn't surround me at every turn,” said

BREXIT – The Economics

 "Britain's exit from the European Union is of less significance than the economists have contemplated" at least to the UK. The economic pundits, always in sync with the status quo have hopped on a new bandwagon!  They shout "The evil English have separated from the EU and they will be

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

Fiddle Feast for your Ears

 Natalie MacMaster needs no introduction. Over a recording career now spanning 25 years, this Order of Canada recipient has released 11 albums that have notched sales of over 200,000 copies. She has won two JUNO and eleven East Coast Music Awards and been nominated for a Grammy. Starting tonight, she

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

Get Starstruck with Kodaline

 Vincent May (drums), Jason Boland (bass guitar), Steve Garrigan (lead vocalist), Mark Prendergrast (lead guitar). Photo courtesy of Ben Johnson. Kodaline has made a splash in the indie rock scene. Hailing from Dublin, Ireland, the group has performed together since 2005 (as 21 Demands). In 2011, Jason Boland joined and Kodaline was

Pilar’s Picks: NEeMA

 NEeMA is Montreal’s multi-talented singer, storyteller and writer who has travelled world-wide enterataining and performing in front of diverse audiences from Canada, Ireland and Sweden to Belgium. Leave The Light On was released April 8, 2014 which shines upon some of her touring adventures. Leave The Light On features original work and fascinating cover songs,

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

Ireland Welcomes You Home

 Your Irish Heritage Is Waiting To Be Discovered. It seemed fitting to take my daughter on a trip to Ireland to explore the land of her paternal ancestors. Thanks to the mild oceanic climate, the south and south west of Ireland are a beautiful lush green carpet peppered with towns,