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Tara M. Clapper enjoys exploring her Irish American heritage through literature, writing and attending Irish cultural events. She is a freelance writer living in the Philadelphia area.

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Irish costume guide for Halloween and St. Patrick's Day

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Thinking about an Irish costume for Halloween, St. Patrick's Day or a festival? According to The Costumer, Irish costumes can be campy, historical or...
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Irish American culture 101: What is the Irish diaspora?

What is the Irish diaspora? 'Diaspora' is a term used to describe a group of people (often categorized by ethnicity) who have been dispersed to...
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Travel tips for visiting Belfast and other destinations in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland is now generally regarded as safe for travel, and many organizations have successfully promoted Belfast as a promising tourist...
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Gaelic Storm to perform at Celtic Classic in Bethlehem

Bethlehem, PA. Gaelic Storm will appear at the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival. They'll be performing on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at...
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Remembering Ted Kennedy and the Kennedy dynasty

Since the passing of Senator Kennedy, further Irish and American news sources have produced material in memory of Ted Kennedy and in remembrance of...
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Facebook full of resources for Philadelphia Irish Americans

Facebook is full of resources and information about the Irish American community in Philadelphia (and beyond). Taking advantage of social media...
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Top five worst Irish accents to appear on film and television

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Many actors have attempted to pull off an accent only to fail miserably. This is particularly noticeable when actors portray Irish characters, as many...
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Exploring vampires and Irish roots in True Blood and Buffy: the Vampire Slayer

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It's no secret that vampires have continued to captivate the attention of audiences for centuries. HBO's True Blood was record-breaking--according to...
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Grab your Irish-themed custom URL on Facebook

Facebook users:Facebook just released its vanity URL option. You can now select a user name which will appear in a...
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Irish ancestry in Philadelphia: Key genealogy resources

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Years ago, I made the rather common Irish American journey to Ellis Island, list of ancestral names in hand, in hopes of returning with information...
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