My Ireland Box Review July 2018
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One of the most beautiful places that I have ever been is Ireland. I have family in Ireland, which isn’t too shocking since my last name is McFarland, eh? When I was asked to review this particular box I was extremely excited. I felt as though the week I spent in Ireland wasn’t enough! I needed to learn more about the country that my ancestors came from! And learn I did!
From their site:
“Every month, a themed My Ireland Box delivers to the USA, Canada and Australia, the best in Irish Design, Accessories, Home, Natural Beauty, Irish Music, Jewelry, Apparel, Irish culture & tradition galore from Ireland, to your doorstep. My Ireland Boxes include full-sized Irish made surprises that are expertly curated by Katharine & her team from Dingle Co. Kerry Ireland, in the heart of Irish tradition and culture.”
$45 per box + $10.50 Shipping
In this month’s box we were following the history of The Blasket Islands! They are indeed magical!
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Twenty Years A-Growing
The book we received is Fiche Bliain as Fas or Twenty Years A-Growing. It was written originally in the Gaelic Irish language in 1953.
This book is full of stories from Maurice O’Sullivan that he heard while growing up, proverbs, folk-tales, and the story of his life!
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Real Irish Turf
Something else that I loved about this box was the Real Irish Turf that I was sent by Bog Buddies!
This is supposed to be lit and it will create the aroma of a real turf fire! Turf was extremely important to the Islanders and they only had a seasons supply at a time to keep them warm throughout the season. They used it for heat, cooking, and for light!
It really did smell like Ireland to me! Made my heart wish I was there!
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Music
One of the MANY things that had me falling in love with Ireland was the music. We went into a couple of pubs in Dublin and I loved the live music that was playing throughout.
It felt as though it was touching my soul. Something that had me swaying and loving every moment of it!
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Another thing that I loved is that they included a Tin whistle by Feadog! The Original Tin Whistle and also gave us a YouTube channel that will give Irish Tin Whistle Lessons! How thoughtful is that?!
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And last but certainly not least were the pamphlets and the booklet that told us all about the Na Blascaodai or The Blaskets by Padraig Ua Maoileoin. It has a wonderful recount of the history in The Blaskets and is a calming read.
If you love Ireland or know someone who appreciates the history of the Irish. I would recommend My Ireland Box!
Until next time…
XOXO
Courtny – https://courtagonist.wordpress.com