Pleased to see the Father of the American Navy getting the attention he deserves in Ireland’s best magazine. There are a few errors in this short article - Read the entire true life story of the this great Irish born American Patriot in my book The Irish Admiralty- 9798992351422
County Mayo have done it - after a 75 year drought Mayo have won the All Ireland Gaelic Football Championship and taken the Sam Maguire Cup. This is for every Mayo supporter all over the world, alive and dead. God Bless the Mayo team - my only regret is that I am not in Ireland.
It’s almost time for the All Ireland Gaelic Football Final at 3pm Irish time Sun July 26. Just because we all want Mayo to win doesn’t count for much on the field. Mayo have to give 100% for 70 minutes and prevent Kerry from getting into their rhythm. I am cautiously optimistic
The World Cup is over and now it’s time for a more important game - the All Ireland Gaelic Football Final on Sunday July 26. My Co Mayo who haven’t won the Sam Maguire Cup for 75 yrs face Co Kerry who have won it 39 times. We need to win this and put the curse behind us -Up Mayo
Mayo has cheered Argentina’s World Cup victories all the way to the final and will be there for you in Sunday’s final. After Sunday Mayo needs the full support of Argentinians everywhere to cheer for Mayo victory on July 26 - to bring the Sam Maguire home. Vamos Mayo y Argentina
Celebrating my home County of Mayo who will play in the upcoming 2026 All Ireland Football final on July 26 against Kerry. Listen to my lyrics in this patriotic ballad by Johnny Finn which has a memorable chorus - sing along and enjoy. Up Mayo ! piped.video/JYKCqw7d218
Benjamin Franklin (portrayed by GregRobin Smith) visited us in Beaufort SC this evening. Interviewed by two local historians and answered audience questions - Franklin was witty and insightful as he helped to get the large crowd into Independence celebration mood. Happy Fourth!
In the Spring of 1777 Captain John Barry went to the Gloria Dei Church sewing circle of Betsy Ross to get flags for his new ship. He met Sarah Austin there, swept her off her feet - they married during the celebrations of the 1st Glorious Fourth anniversary - soulmates for life.
Meanwhile, ‘back at the ranch in sunny roasting SC’ after cool mountain dinners, waterfalls and a World Cup game in Hotlanta, it’s time to begin the celebration of America’s 250th Birthday. God Bless this great country and let us all strive to keep her safe, strong and free. Amen
Great Father’s Day. Enjoyed World Cup match in Atlanta with my sons and young grandson where Spain beat Saudi Arabia 4-0. Great crowd of football fans enjoying themselves. This is what it is all about. Go USA !!!!!!
On my SC night walk tonight at 10pm I was greeted by a spectacular sight in the western sky per attached pics. The brightest object is Venus with Jupiter nearby and also bright. Mercury had dipped below horizon at this stage.The 2 stars above the planets are Castor and Pollux
In May/June 1814 the upstart Argentinian navy, commanded by 37 year old Irishman William Brown won a decisive victory over the Spanish squadron in the Battle of Montevideo. This began a storied career for Admiral Brown in which he built a Navy for his adopted country 3 times.
It’s Memorial Day weekend - let’s remember ALL our deceased members of the armed services. My shoutout is for Commodore John Barry, Irish born American Patriot who distinguished himself in the Am Rev War and went on to earn the title Father of the American Navy. Rest in Peace JB