by M.N. Stroh | Aug 16, 2023 | My Writing, Research
Hey Clan! Over a year ago I launched the Clans of Ireland blog series on mnstroh.com. Here we began a deep dive into the history of the primary clans featured in my historical fiction saga, Tale of the Clans. If you haven’t read previous posts in this series, you can...
by M.N. Stroh | Mar 28, 2022 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, My Writing, Research
Hey Clan! In our last installment of the Clans of Ireland Series, I introduced you to the Dal Cais. Now, we’ll learn about the Eoganacht of Cashel. Breaking Down the Name Eoganacht Caisel or Eoganacht Cashel (pronounced: Owen-acht Kash-el), comes from the Irish...
by M.N. Stroh | Sep 15, 2021 | Historical Fiction, My Writing, Research
Hey Clan! Today I’m kicking off a new series of blog posts focusing on the clans of Ireland featured in my historical fiction saga: Tale of the Clans. This post will focus on the Dal Cais (one of my favorites) but first, there’s something you should know....
by M.N. Stroh | Jun 22, 2020 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight, Research
Hey Clan! Irish monasticism, like any other, practiced the monastic Horarium. Now, I know what you’re thinking. “We’re one sentence in, and already she’s throwing big terms at us.” Don’t worry, I won’t throw it at you too much. Basically, the monastic...
by M.N. Stroh | Mar 17, 2020 | Historical Factoids, Irish Culture Insight
Hey Clan! Today we have a very special guest who has come to share about a topic occurring later in Irish history, but no less important: The Great Hunger and Irish Immigration to America. I’ve the privilege of introducing to you, fellow author, and lover of...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 14, 2019 | Personal, Research
Hey Clan! So I’m on a mission. It’s a dual experiment, really. You see, I have this houseplant… It was given to me as a gift from a wonderful member of my family. But after some blunders on my part (not a green thumb, folks) it began to die. In a...
