Higgledy-Piggledy Stones: Family Stories from Ireland and Minnesota published October 24, 2023!

Jannet L. Walsh
October 31, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

I’m excited to announce my book Higgledy-Piggledy Stones: Family Stories from Ireland and Minnesota published October 24, 2023, by Shanti Arts Publishing.

As the book is just out, you can order it online directly at the publisher, and can also request at your favorite bookseller. View details at Shanti Arts Publishing.

Walsh expedition continues to Wolfe Island 2022-2023, video posted 

Jannet L. Walsh
September 21, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

Two round-trip from Murdock, Minnesota to Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada now completed, about 4,800 miles.

I recently returned to Kingston and Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada, August 28 to September 12. This is my second trip to Wolfe Island to explore my family roots on the largest island of the Thousands Island located in the middle of the St. Lawrence River, situated next to the international borders of Canada and the United States.

Irish Heritage —Book cover revealed, Higgledy-Piggledy Stones: Family Stories from Ireland and Minnesota

Jannet L. Walsh
August 18, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

I am very happy to to reveal the cover to my forthcoming book “Higgledy-Piggledy Stones: Family Stories from Ireland and Minnesota” about my Minnesota and Irish heritage. Scheduled publication is 2023 by Shanti Arts Publishing, of Brunswick, Maine, a small press publisher of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction.  The book design is by publisher Christine Cote, Shanti Arts Publishing. Publication is Fall 2023.

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Featured story at IrishCentral — Directions for Ireland, travel and Irish genealogy, May 22, 2023

Jannet L. Walsh
May 22, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

I’m excited to announce my story just published at IrishCentral, Directions for Ireland, travel and Irish genealogy, May 22, 2023.

An earlier version of the story appeared at JannetWalsh.com on March 27, 2023.

Irish weather story featured at IrishCentral, April 28, 2023

Jannet L. Walsh
April 28, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

I’m excited to announce my story just published at IrishCentral, What’s the weather in Ireland? Irish weather talk, forecasting, April 28, 2023.

Luck of the Irish – Tracing the Lineage, Wolfe Island, Ontario, Canada

Jannet L. Walsh
March 18, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

I’m excited to announce a story written by Brian P. Johnson, retired Captain of the Wolfe Islander III, of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, published today, March 18, 2023, at the West Central Tribune, Willmar, Minnesota. It’s another story about my adventures to Kingston and Wolfe Island, Ontario. This is the first publication of the story in the United States, with earlier versions published in Canada.

St. Patrick’s Day 2023

Jannet L. Walsh
March 15, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

The world wants to be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. The patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, was born in Britain, not Ireland, and is reputed to have driven all the snakes out of Ireland. He’s also famous for using a shamrock to convert the Irish to Christianity. The parts that are fact or legend might never be known. I do know for fact my family has Irish roots.

Search for Irish Canadian ancestors, Irish genealogy tips

Jannet L. Walsh
March 14, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

I’m sharing a listing of resources for searching for Irish Canadian ancestors. If you are searching for your roots in Ireland, here is my Irish Genealogy toolkit to help get you started.

Enjoy!

Jannet

‘Irish Bard’ finds family roots on Wolfe Island by Brian P. Johnson, Thousand Islands Life

Jannet L. Walsh
February 15, 2023
Murdock, Minnesota

I’m excited to announce a story written by Brian P. Johnson, retired Captain of the Wolfe Islander III, of Kingston, Ontario, Canada, published today online at Thousand Islands Life, Feb. 15, 2023.

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