Vera Bell
Infatuated with Ireland ☘️ A Mini Blog
Welcome to my world of breathtaking Irish sites, stunning Irish mythology, and occasional ramblings about time travel and past lives.
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Vera Bell
- 2 days ago
- 1 min
A Claddagh Ring for Christmas? Why not!
The distinctive Irish claddagh ring is believed to have originated from 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙙𝙙𝙖𝙜𝙝 (the shore) near Galway, circa 17th century.
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Vera Bell
- 5 days ago
- 1 min
“Through the Veneer of Time” has been named a category FINALIST in the 2023 American Writing Awards!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AmericanWritingAwards.com announces the winners in the 2023 Ameican Writing Awards.
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Vera Bell
- Nov 24
- 1 min
I'm so thankful for YOU 💚
Dear Readers, this Thanksgiving I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your support and for inspiring me to keep writing!
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Vera Bell
- Nov 6
- 1 min
This just in: Through the Veneer of Time has won the Romance Finalist Award in THE 20th ANNUAL BBA!
American Book Fest announced the winners and finalists of THE 20th ANNUAL BEST BOOK AWARDS (BBA), one of the world’s largest international
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Vera Bell
- Oct 30
- 1 min
Oíche Shamhna shona duit! ☘️🎃 Happy Halloween!
Did you know Halloween originated as an ancient Celtic holiday, Samhain (SAH-win), which was celebrated to mark the end of the harvest?
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Vera Bell
- Sep 30
- 1 min
Only 2 days left! Don't miss this amazing giveaway 🎁
I'm so excited to be part of this incredible giveaway! Win a printed copy of "Through the Veneer of Time" + 30 unputdownable books by...
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Vera Bell
- Aug 10
- 1 min
Savage Her Reply by Deirdre Sullivan
MY RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I absolutely inhaled this mind-blowing retelling of an Irish legend, the "Children of Lir" — a well-known story of...
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Vera Bell
- Jun 8
- 1 min
A Magical Day: From Connemara National Park to the Fairytale Abbeyglen Castle Hotel
Stretching over 2,000 hectares of grasslands, woodlands, and mountains in County Galway, Connemara National Park is famous for...
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Vera Bell
- May 31
- 1 min
Codpiece: When the Cure is Worse Than the Disease.
Invented in the 15th century, the codpiece's initial purpose was to preserve men’s modesty...
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Vera Bell
- May 17
- 1 min
Visit to the Doolough Memorial
Doo Lough or Doolough (Black Lake) Pass in County Mayo is so stunning and peaceful, it’s painful to think this beautiful spot bore...
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Vera Bell
- May 9
- 1 min
An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl, Irish Movie Review. A quiet, honest work of art.
If you haven't seen the new Irish movie, An Cailín Ciúin / The Quiet Girl, do yourself a favor—choose a quiet evening, make a nice cup of...
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Vera Bell
- May 3
- 1 min
The Sevenwaters Trilogy by Juliet Marillier
I recently finished my reread of Juliet Marillier's The Sevenwaters Trilogy via her superbly narrated audiobooks. Book One, Daughter of...
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Vera Bell
- May 1
- 1 min
Beltane Blessings to All 🌺🌸🌼
Beltane, BAL-thin-eh in Northern Irish dialect, is a Gaelic May Day festival that falls halfway between the spring equinox and the summer...
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Vera Bell
- Apr 27
- 1 min
Horseback Riding in Sligo
This was a very special day in County Sligo, West of Ireland. It started with a gorgeous ride in the picturesque village, Grange, and...
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Vera Bell
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Ouroboros
The ouroboros is an ancient Egyptian symbol of a serpent forever eating its tail and being reborn from itself...
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Vera Bell
- Apr 25
- 1 min
Manannán mac Lir
Manannán mac Lir (Son of the Sea) was an Irish sea god, a protector of sailors. They say the Isle of Man originates from his name...
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