Author Reflections
Where it Began
This didn’t start as a book. It started with a feeling.
Author Reflections
Author Reflections
A Holiday Message Just for You
As 2025 winds to its close a warm wish for the happiest of Holiday Season‘s to you. I created a special message on YouTube to say thanks!
Author Reflections
Unveiling the Scottish Roots Behind Pints and Power
Blending the bold legacy of Guinness with the proud heritage of Clan Mackay, this banner unites two traditions—one Irish, one Scottish—at the heart of Pints and Power. From the harp to the upraised sword, it’s a visual toast to the rituals, resilience, and stories that shape us. Slàinte mhath!
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Our Gougane Barra Wedding: A Father’s Reflection on Resilience, Family, and Irish Spirit
I'm the Dad, discover how the Gougane Barra wedding survived Storm Amy. A heartfelt family story of Irish resilience, love, and unforgettable moments in West Cork.
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Home Away from Home: Sending Our Daughter Back to Ireland
It’s been a week of last hugs, packed bags, and bittersweet goodbyes. As our daughter returns to Ireland, I reflect on what it means to find home—sometimes in new places, always in the people and rituals we love.
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The Winged Fist and the Pint: Tracing the Untold Irish-American Thread
An unexpected thread led me from a history workshop to the Winged Fist archives—and into the story of the Irish American Athletic Club. If you have stories, artifacts, or even pub lore from Sunnyside tied to the IAAC, I’d love to hear them.
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The Chapter That Disappeared—So the Story Could Breathe
Some stories aren’t meant to stand alone. They’re meant to flow through everything.
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Two Pints. Two Days. Everything Changed.
A pint in Dublin. A pint in Worcester. Thirty hours apart—and a quiet moment that changed everything. The spark behind Pints and Power.
