(IRELAND) — In April 2023, I had the trip of a lifetime. Since I was a young kid, my dad would talk about his lifelong goal of getting to Ireland. With a gift from my mom and travel agent-esque planning on my part, we made it happen. My Sheehan Irish lineage runs through County Limerick.Continue reading “Pubs to visit while exploring Ireland”
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Illinois Wine Tour: Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery
(GALENA, Ill.) — Nestled in uppermost Northwest Illinois is the breathtaking town of Galena. The town has roughly 3,500 full-time residents, yet welcomes in over 1 million visitors each year. And it’s places like Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery that make it a perfect place to visit. There are two locations for Galena Cellars, theContinue reading “Illinois Wine Tour: Galena Cellars Vineyard & Winery”
Illinois Wine Tour: Water’s Edge Winery & Bistro
(PEORIA HEIGHTS, Ill.) — One of my go-to places on a weekend or when I have friends in town is Peoria Heights. Specifically, Heritage Square! In this area, you have any kind of food and drink option you’d need; plus it’s walkable! One of the newer tenants of Heritage Square is Water’s Edge Winery &Continue reading “Illinois Wine Tour: Water’s Edge Winery & Bistro”
Pure joy can come in the smallest forms
As Bennett turns 6-months-old, I’ve taken some time to reflect on what a whirlwind life has been. Before I get into my own life changes, let me give the biggest shoutout to my smokin’ hot wife Rachel who endured quite the time during her pregnancy. Nearly 9 months of morning sickness, followed by a 26-hourContinue reading “Pure joy can come in the smallest forms”
Timothy V. Murphy Interview
One of the joys I have is to interview actors doing great things in Hollywood. The most recent was actor Timothy V. Murphy. Born in Ireland, he and I share similar family backgrounds. Both from similar parts of Ireland, Murphy told me he knew many Sheehans. I was able to hear about his career andContinue reading “Timothy V. Murphy Interview”
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