Yes, it’s true that Fergal Phelan, like many Irish, is sun-challenged, yet Phelan returned to Minnesota in August for the second time in two years to teach us how to cook food the Irish way, with passion and care. And he did it mostly outside. Phelan is interested in helping Minnesotans enjoy fish, chicken and…
Author: The Irish Gazette
Military hero General Shields makes impact on Minnesota
James Shields was born in Atmore, Co. Tryone, Ireland, on December 12, 1810, to Charles and Katherine McConnel Shields. He came to the United States in 1826 and studied law and after a colorful career in politics in Illinois he served in the Mexican War, attaining the rank of major general. He settled in Faribault,…
Keegan’s hosts 12th annual ‘Women’s Christmas’ Jan. 6
For a dozen years, Keegan’s Pub has hosted the only official Women’s Christmas celebration in the Twin Cities. It happens again on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019. On that day, Christmas celebrations will be over for most of the Twin Cities. But Keegan’s will once again host one last holiday bash exclusively for women to celebrate…