Craic from Seamus Mac 2008-08-20T07:12:45Z http://blog.irelandandoldlace.com/atom.aspx Quick Blog I'm going to be in a video. tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-06-03:fcac4e6c-fdc5-4a2b-9b17-d717a1178a84 Seamus 2008-06-03T15:53:09Z 2008-06-03T15:29:00Z

My picture was chosen by Little Nashville Music for their new video, "That's My Dog". 

So, please keep an eye on www.littlenashvillemusic.com
as they plan to launch the video next Tuesday, June
10th!!  It will also be on their Myspace, which links
directly off of that page.

Remember, that every hit that they get on that video
results in a donation being made to the Humane Society. So pass the video on to
everyone you know and BRAG about how you know Seamy Mac, star of Radio, TV and now..........Video!..............who knows, maybe we can get my human, WXTU's Razz on the Radio, to play the song!!!!!


www.littlenashvillemusic.com

www.925xtu.com

 

]]> We're giving out free Dropkick Murphy Tickets AGAIN!!!! tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-05-20:3d9d7e61-28dc-4b74-9f98-15a8152234e3 Seamus 2008-05-20T16:41:37Z 2008-05-20T16:14:00Z I'm sure you've been wondering what I, Seamus MacGowan, have been up to of late.  Well let me tell ya, I've been working hard to once again secure free tickets for our customers to one of the hottest shows of the summer.....that's right, the Dropkick Murphys are playing festival pier in Philadelphia on Sunday, June 29th and we are giving away two free pairs of tickets.   To enter: email your name, phone, email address and you must answer a trivia question - what is the name of the new bar that Ken Casey of the DKM's just opened in Boston?

.............or you can bring me a bone to the shop, I respond well to bribes.

Here's a photo of my two cousins with the DKMs last time they dropped by Ireland and Old Lace........notice, they were SHOPPING!!!



and last but not least, kudos to my human "Razz on the Radio" of 92.5 WXTU:   he  won the 11th annual Richie Ashburn Home Runs for Heart Media Day at Citizens Bank Park.  He won a really cool trophy, that Fiona the Celtic Cat, likes to sit in!

]]> Spring Break Seamus Style tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-04-26:66499c44-f682-4af7-bbdd-23257ad8b0b4 Seamus 2008-04-26T16:44:41Z 2008-04-26T16:27:00Z Hey - Seamus here, long time no blog - see it took me over a month to recover from all the St. Patrick's Day festivities.........but now spring has sprung and the Village Greene in Smithville Village is bustling.  Stop in to say hello and check out many of our new products, including a beautiful line of Christening wear............and for anyone who missed me this week, I was on Spring Break with Grandma - we slept late, went to the beach and sang karaoke - Grandma's favorite is Whiskey in the Jar - she really rocks out to that one.
I'll be back to work on Monday so stop in and check out my tan lines - oh wait, I don't have any, I sunbathe nekid!

Peas and Ham,
Seamus Mac
]]> St. Paddy's Day with Paddy Maloney tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-03-16:d7ed3ec9-67e7-46d2-829d-2d679e8b0be2 Seamus 2008-03-16T09:29:08Z 2008-03-16T09:05:00Z What a better way to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, then with the Chieftains.  I was left home once again (though I did get a really long walk) and my humans were off to Philadelphia to see the legendary band that encompasses the finest musicians in Ireland.  Before their show at the Kimmel Center, they wanted to get a bite and a pint to start the day off properly.  Alas, the "Running with the Micks" pub crawl was going in full force and a proper pub was difficult to find.  For a moment, this bawdy raucous group threw a wrench in my humans day.  "Is this a way to celebrate St. Patrick and all the contributions the Irish have made to our world?  Dress up in as many shades of green as you can find and drink until your skin matches that unnatural color?" .........until they happened upon Fergies, a quiet pub with some wonderful food, a proper pour and some good craic.........then off to the show.  Ah, what to say about the Chieftains, they have 46 albums you know - and they dabbled in a bit of everything from over the years and were proud to tell you of all the fine musicians they have recorded with.  A highlight was when the broke into "Satisfaction" by the Stones in tribute to one of their collaborators, Mick Jagger.  But the pinnacle of this fine day, was to finally meet the man behind over 4 decades of joy that he has brought to you humans (though they do make my tail wag a bit).
The Kimmel Center held a meet and greet for charity with the band after the show.  It was completely disorganized to the point that they forgot seating for the band.  They actually set up a table in the center of the "boofay" line that allowed on-lookers to gawk at the band eating while they waited on line for their meager meal of picked through crumbs of "spotted dick" and some broth left from what was rumoured to be Irish stew..................but finally the moment came, Paddy Maloney was done with his vittles and looked about ready to leave....my human jumped at the chance.  She approached him to sign the Chieftains first album, yes album - vinyl baby, that a generous friend had recently bestowed on her.  Paddy took her hand, looked her in the eye and exclaimed "Jaysus, where da hell ya find tat ting?  I don't even have a copy meself!"  It was a real ice breaker and led to a very interesting conversation, not just with Paddy but with Matt Malloy too.  Not only did my human find out about the secret entrance to his pub in Westport, she was also told to "make your presence known love."
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all!

Peace & Paddy Maloney,

Seamus Mac


]]> Potatoes! Potatoes! tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-02-26:2a0d91c5-1959-4c54-be64-9d8926e2101b Seamus 2008-02-26T14:04:34Z 2008-02-26T13:20:00Z Oh Ryans Irish Potatoes (7 Ounce) by igourmet.com
Get them while they are still available.  Philadelphia's own "Oh Ryan's Irish Potatoes"  yummy coconut cream center candy rolled in cinnamon.  We are on our second shipment.  Boy these babies sell fast, my human says they're sooooo good but I'm not allowed to have them......not fair, right?  Dogs are people too.
Peace & Potatoes,
Seamus Mac]]> 22 days til St. Patrick's Day tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-02-24:e34fdce1-72e5-4037-b3a4-2f47bcf828eb Seamus 2008-02-24T12:30:27Z 2008-02-24T12:27:00Z ]]> Call your cousin Mick on the tellyphone tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-02-17:618b03e0-6a1c-4061-9040-383bb5c931ed Seamus 2008-02-17T19:36:22Z 2008-02-17T19:30:00Z and tell him to go to Ireland and Old Lace to pick up Barleyjuice's latest release, "Bonny Prince Barley" - featuring Weekend Irish.  This CD is sure to be a hit at your St. Patrick's Day party.  Plus, all new clothing for the big holiday is arriving this week.  Get there soon before your size sells out......oh yeah, and please bring me a treat, my human has me on a diet and I am wasting away to nothing.  You know, being skinny is dangerous, I'm so svelte I can fit under our shed where the Opossum lives and I almost got stuck under there.  So fatten me up before I become a danger to my self.

Peace and Scooby snacks,
Seamus Mac

]]> Funky Kelly tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-02-05:2fec426d-919d-4b5a-ae3b-305ba14bcd55 Seamus 2008-02-05T21:51:21Z 2008-02-05T21:47:00Z Here's my human hanging at the Funky Ceili show with Black 47's Larry Kirwan at the Sellersville Theater.  Did you know you can go tour Ireland with Black 47, how cool would that be? .....and who could be a better tour guide.  Check out Black 47's website for more details and tune in to Larry's show "Celtic Crush" on Sirius Radio Saturday mornings and Tuesday evenings.

www.black47.com

]]> 42 days til St. Patrick's Day tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-02-04:053605f5-72b8-44e8-bc0a-ffa23497b1f4 Seamus 2008-02-04T11:20:37Z 2008-02-04T11:06:00Z and Grandma had me partying already.  I guess since I'm 5 now; in dog years, that makes me the same age as my human.  So a Guinness or two won't hurt me, in fact, they say "Guinness is good for you".
OK, Grandma really didn't have me drinkin, this was just one of her silly photo shoots she puts me through when my human goes away.  This weekend party girl was in Upper Bucks County to see the Fabulous Barleyjuice and Black 47.  Barleyjuice performed several songs from their newly released CD, Bonny Prince Barley, which should be available in our store by this Wednesday.  A show stopper is "Weekend Irish", which should definitely become the new Irish American anthem.  Black 47, led by frontman Larry Kirwan of Wexford, was amazing as usual.  They also have a new cd, "Iraq" which will be available soon.  As always, my human was most fond of their songs that are reminiscent of the Bronx, her old stomping grounds.
But enough about her, I have to ask - what is up with these Irish Potatoes?  I'm not allowed to have any, but humans are coming in, buying 4 or 5 boxes at a time.  No need to worry that we will run out, like beer, we will just order more.
42 days to buy your new St. Patrick's Day outfits - new shipments arriving daily.  ]]> Employee of the year tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-01-17:d7a91be3-823d-4572-97b1-6eb6ffd66e73 Seamus 2008-01-17T14:46:08Z 2008-01-17T14:37:00Z Did you know that I was employee of the month, 12 months in a row?  In my mind that makes me employee of the year.  Well a fine lot that title gets you.  I was told to get off my bum and start blogging.  I guess I have been lazy this month and there has been so much going on - I must tell you.  First off, our first wedding jewelry trunk show was a huge success and we will be offering another in April so I recommend you sign up soon.
Also, my other human (I do have 2 you know) is laboring over a new bar/counter for the store to make more room for even more Irish products for 2008.  We have to live up to our reputation of being the "Best Irish Shop Around!"  Hopefully they will incorporate a big arm chair for me to curl up in, this bed on the floor stuff is for the dogs.

Also, keep in mind with St. Patrick's Day coming, lots of new music will be released.  Look for the much anticipated new album by Barleyjuice, available here the first week in February.  Also new albums by Black 47, Flogging Molly and more.
59 days to St. Patrick's Day!!]]> Wedding Bands and Free Black 47 tickets tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2008-01-03:9b7e7655-9b52-4615-b2bd-ee7d43c1baf8 Seamus 2008-01-03T21:37:03Z 2008-01-03T21:29:00Z Getting engaged, married, special anniversary coming up?..........or maybe that perfect gift for Valentine's Day?  Come to Ireland and Old Lace on the Village Greene in Historic Smithville, NJ Saturday, January 12th from 6-8pm.  You will have the opportunity to meet with a representative from Fado Jewelry, Ireland's premiere wedding band and jewelry designer.  Not only will he have their entire line of wedding bands, but also the new celtic eternity diamond collection from John Christopher of Dublin.  Closeout stock and specials will be available for cash and carry (or credit and carry) - plus while you're there pick up a free pair of tickets to see Larry Kirwan and Black 47 at the legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ on Feb 8th..................and of course partake in some post holiday cheer.

Ireland and Old Lace
609-404-4777
www.irelandandoldlace.com
www.fadojewelry.com

]]> Merry Belated Christmas tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-28:9f0b1d7d-830b-4997-b4cb-c3907210466a Seamus 2007-12-28T17:06:54Z 2007-12-28T17:01:00Z First off, my apologies for sending Christmas wishes so late, but I've been working like a dog (don't even say it.)  My only day off was Christmas and then there were so many bones to chew, I didn't have a moment to blog.  I want to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas season and all the best in the New Year.  Thank you once again for making me employee of the year at Ireland and Old Lace, it is an honor I will truly treasure.........and lastly I would like to wish a big Happy Birthday to Irish Poet - Shane MacGowan, hardest drinking man in showbiz.

Here he is pictured this week performing his Christmas hit, "Fairytale of New York" with guest vocalist, Sinead O'Connor - rumor has it, she has put Christ back in Christmas.  Go  Sinead, we knew you'd come back around.
Peace and love xoxo
Seamus Mac

]]> Wow Have I been working hard tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-14:abc6d5ac-1403-4886-9023-66d220c63db4 Seamus 2007-12-14T23:35:12Z 2007-12-14T23:27:00Z Hello Friends, sorry I haven't checked in for a few days but my human is working me to the bone.  We've been quite busy in Smithville with only 10 shopping days left til Christmas.  If you haven't been over to see us lately, now is the time, especially between 5-8pm, there is a beautiful light and music show on Lake Meone, it will surely get you into the Christmas spirit.  So today was one of my human's birthday - you know, my hero Razz on the Radio - so you'd think I'd get a night off, but no.  They had me decorating the Christmas tree.  We have plenty of Irish ornaments at the store which make a really nice gift, there are several on our own tree.............oh geez, gotta go, now they have me singing Christmas Carols.  Please stop in and say hi to me and stop the humiliation.  (note:  even our lights on our home tree are green!)

Love and gingerbread cookies,
Seamus Mac]]> 14 more shopping days tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-10:b2302419-0ecf-4ec2-bf7e-daa44ff93118 Seamus 2007-12-10T22:42:33Z 2007-12-10T22:34:00Z Christmas is getting closer, only two weeks away and stock is moving quickly at Ireland and Old Lace.  All of our jewelry is made in Ireland.   My human travels to the Emerald Isle several times a year to visit these manufacturers.  All the jewelry is hallmarked through the assay office in Dublin and guaranteed by the Irish government.  The FJMI (Irish jewelry federation) has remarkably high standards, much higher than American jewelry.  All of their gold and silver is mixed with high quality precious metals to ensure only the highest of quality products.  I recommend the bangle bracelet to you, they are moving fast.  Come on in and check out our large selection today!!!

Peace, love and tastykakes,

SeamusMac

]]> More going on in Smithville tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-08:439d442f-7e15-4b03-9758-9ae004173e67 Seamus 2007-12-08T23:08:04Z 2007-12-08T23:02:00Z Sorry but so much was going on, I had to blog again.  So after hanging with Elwood, a bride asked me to pose with her for her official wedding album.  I went into her hotel room and everything.....and when they said "You may kiss the bride"  I really smooched her up.  Then Chelsea Musick came to my porch and sang Christmas carols all afternoon.  She is one talented kid, she produced her own CD and if you buy one, the proceeds are going to buy her a new guitar to make some more music.  Check out Chelsea on her myspace page, http://www.myspace.com/chelseamusick

She is so cool - I think my human cousin had a bit of a crush on her, You Go Brendan!!!.....can you blame him?
 ]]> What a day in Smithville tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-08:408bad6b-b3c5-41f1-a0ba-3e1a6c45d68e Seamus 2007-12-08T23:01:53Z 2007-12-08T22:58:00Z Wow!!! Could this day have been any better, first Elwood, the "World's Ugliest Dog" was in my buddy "Buddy"s store today signing copies of his new (I could write a book too Elwood!)  So that's how I started out my day, hanging with Elwood.  ]]> Wrap her up in silk tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-07:8088494e-f798-4b49-af03-bc76185d14f6 Seamus 2007-12-07T16:01:23Z 2007-12-07T15:46:00Z My recommendation for a Christmas present for Herself would be the pashmina, a shawl-like wrap.  This beautiful pashmina from Irish designer Patrick Francis has knotwork from the Book of Kells woven within the silk - we only have 5 left, colors available - lavender, corn flower blue and gold.  Dresses up any outfit and she'll feel like an Irish princess - just like my human, she thinks she's a princess all the time.

Plus I want to give a big Seamy shout out to my buddy Joe Braz, who flew in from Texas just to see me (just don't tell his sister that.)   He likes to give me treats.

]]> In a scrap with a cat tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-03:d015a992-4363-4e0f-a617-e9c2c86e7f39 Seamus 2007-12-03T22:44:36Z 2007-12-03T22:37:00Z OK, this is kind of embarrassing - I ran away from home today, well I didn't mean to - you see, there was this really fat cat hiding by my barn, tormenting me.  I couldn't take it, I had to chase it.  My humans were looking for me and I came back after about 20 minutes with cat scratches all over my face and my belly was all red from running through the brush in the woods.  My human mommy was frantic and so was my human dad, though he tried to play it cool.  Fiona just laughed at me, some day she'll get hers.  I barely have the energy to write this blog, but I must do my job (slave driving boss that I have)  - so here is my Christmas present recommendation for the day - Warrior Earrings - to bring out the warrior in you - this shield was thought to be worn by the kings and queens of Ireland.  I think I should wear one for kicking that scrappy cat's butt.


Peace, Seamy Mac]]> Irish Santa tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-02:d8fc6fbc-ad78-4f72-a05a-2322eebbc6b4 Seamus 2007-12-02T14:13:08Z 2007-12-02T14:07:00Z So Santa came to visit me, Seamus, personally at the store yesterday..........how many of you can say that?  A personal visit straight from Santa all dressed in his Irish national kilt - of course Santa is Irish - why do you think he's so jolly and his nose is always red.  If you're lucky, he'll make another appearance next Saturday - stop by and see............guess what I asked for - more bones and if he'd take Fiona for a long ride in his sleigh - that cat is a pain in my thoin!

Don't I look fabulous?]]> What a party this will be! tag:blog.irelandandoldlace.com,2007-12-01:1b2e8cc7-e235-40e3-937b-5308d0c315fe Seamus 2007-12-01T15:05:40Z 2007-12-01T15:01:00Z Ok, I know this has nothing to do with Christmas but I have to tell you about the heist at the Guinness factory in Dublin.......as reported in the Irish Independent: 

Gardai in Dublin are investigating the robbery of 450 kegs from the Guinness Brewery on Victoria Quay yesterday.

A man drove a truck into the brewery yard and stole a trailer containing the drink.

More than €60,000 worth of kegs, including Guinness, Budweiser and Carlsberg, were taken.



What a party that will be, hey I'm ready - maybe it was Santa Claus, filling his sleigh with lots of toys for Irish girls and boys!!!

  can you believe my human, not my gramma, did this to me?

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