More Southern Souls
It’s just me and Patches
“When the weather is nice, Carrigaholt Bay is a lovely place. We had a beautiful, warm June, but it rained all of...
I am the last traditional matchmaker in Ireland
“I’m a farmer, but I am also the last traditional matchmaker in Ireland. I inherited matchmaking from my father and...
I was almost 17 and leaving Ukraine for Ireland was hard
“I lived in Mariupol, Ukraine until the war started. I was almost 17 and leaving Ukraine for Ireland was hard. I am...
For 40 years, there were two brothers in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland with notions of greatness
“For 40 years, there were two brothers in Lisdoonvarna, Ireland with notions of greatness. My father went to England...
Most people outside of Ireland don’t know about hurling, but everyone here watches or plays it
“I started playing hurling when I was five. Hurling is a Gaelic game with a ball and stick. The basics are: first...
I put flower arrangements in the bus stops and sweep out the leaves that are beginning to fall and blow in
“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...
I stay in these moments because I know they won’t last forever.
“My wife and daughter are taking care of back-to-school business, so we are practicing football and getting Dorian...
The doctor nicknamed me ‘Death by Tomato Can’
“I grew up in Mobile. My dream was to be a band director, but that dream changed to rock star. I completed three...
I didn’t give up on nursing
"I’m a nurse in Nashville. I recently turned 30 and my sister and I went to the Taylor Swift concert. It was the best...
The gun tattoo on my arm reminds me of the life I left behind
“My dad was homeless, and my mom was a nurse. She wouldn't let him see us unless he was sober. He would get it...
I put my heart and soul into everything I make
“My family has lived in Daphne for generations. My dad taught me how to sew when I was eight and showed me how to save...
My favorite song to sing is ‘If I Didn’t Love You’ by Jason Aldean
"Playing music has taken me around the world - including Japan and Mexico. My mom sang, and I started singing in...