by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 28, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I’m a farmer, but I am also the last traditional matchmaker in Ireland. I inherited matchmaking from my father and grandfather and have helped people find love for more than 50 years. The lucky love matchmaking book was started by my family about 170 years ago when...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 27, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I lived in Mariupol, Ukraine until the war started. I was almost 17 and leaving Ukraine for Ireland was hard. I am here without my family. It wasn’t easy because my language wasn’t perfect and there was a lot I didn’t understand. With time, it is getting...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 26, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“For 40 years, there were two brothers in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland with notions of greatness. My father went to England in 1940, working for 14 years and saving his money. He returned home and bought this bar and hotel in 1954. Dad changed the name to The Savoy Hotel,...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 25, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I started playing hurling when I was five. Hurling is a Gaelic game with a ball and stick. The basics are: first touch, catching the ball, and striking. It’s fun, but it can put bruises everywhere. Most people outside of Ireland don’t know about hurling, but...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 24, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“I grew up in Limerick, Ireland but I’ve lived in Bunratty for over 40 years. I am 81 and was born in April 1942. I was too young to remember World War ll, but my mom said people were terrified. Ireland was a neutral country with a tiny military — we would have...
by Lynn Oldshue | Sep 23, 2023 | A Southern Soul
“My wife and daughter are taking care of back-to-school business, so we are practicing football and getting Dorian ready for next year. He couldn’t play this year because I work nights right now and can’t attend his practices and games. I will be in full...
