The team here at The Wild Geese would like to convey our support for the communities in Oklahoma which have been decimated by the recent storms.  We extend our sympathy to all who have lost loved ones.

If you would like to donate to help the victims of this tragedy, you can find a well-compiled list of charities ready to accept your donation here.

By the very nature of the vast Irish diaspora, we know there are large numbers of "Wild Geese" in and around the affected areas.  Here is a good read about the history of the Irish in Oklahoma…

A native of Crusheen, County Clare, Christy McNamara has spent a lifetime telling stories of the people of rural Ireland through his photography and his music. He is a true insider, having grown up in a household filled with traditional Irish musicians and storytellers, and his work reflects that: Portrait images uniquely capture the raw authenticity of his subjects, and music harkens back to the days when it was first created by McNamara's elders.

Photographer, musician, singer, composer, a veritable contemporary Renaissance man, McNamara has quite an impressive list of subjects and collaborators, including photography of U2 and the Pogues. His work has been exhibited extensively in Ireland and in the United States, has…

We're thrilled to be unveiling a new feature to The Wild Geese today ... one that should bring another element of both fun and education to our community.  We're calling this ongoing feature, "Crosswords at the Crossroads," as it will consist of a regular series of -- you guessed it -- crossword puzzles.  Each of these puzzles will, naturally, consist of a different Irish theme. 

The name reflects what this community is all about.  In days gone by (and even today in some places), members of an Irish locale would arrange a meeting "at the crossroads" for a ceili or some other event.  Our "locale" happens to be the entire world, and this site serves as our "crossroads."  These puzzles are another way to enjoy our association through our…

Leagaigí oraibh!  Bring it on! 

To celebrate our impending 3,000th Facebook fan, we are launching a contest to test your knowledge of Irish culture! Each day, until we hit that 3,000-follower mark, we will post a question here, on a range of Irish topics! Stop by each day to see the latest! Answer by sending us a private message with your best guess. We will be regularly updating our leaderboard so you can see who your competition is! Our top three winners at the end…