Rory Gallagher's Pub...

While in Cork... I got to hang out at one of my favorite Bluesman's Pub... the late great Rory Gallagher!

Tami, Olivia, and Bernie just returned from a 12 day stay in Ireland...

We just returned from our second trip to Ireland. Bernie will blog about the adventures soon and share his artwork from this awesome trip!

Bernie featured in Irish Fireside's podcast...

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#130 Keeping Your Trip to Ireland Alive After You Get Home

#130 Keeping Your Trip to Ireland Alive After You Get Home
In this episode our listeners share the ways they keep their trips to the Emerald Isle alive.
CLICK HERE and then PLAY BUTTON below to listen. (Bernie's response comes on at the 4 minute 51 second mark.)

Posted by Corey Taratuta on Oct 16, 2013 in Audio & Video, Podcast

Just in time for St. Patrick's Day!

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with prints and cards from these Ireland Paintings by artist, Bernie Rosage Jr. Safe and secure online purchasing through Bernie's store at Fine Art America. 100% guarantee... check it out by clicking any image. Happy St Patrick's Day!
Slainte,
Bernie

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How about a beautiful Irish themed print framed and ready to hang in your home... or maybe an artistic card to send your friends with Irish artwork printed on it... it's possible through Fine Art America. You can even get prints and cards from many of Bernie's "Enchanting Ireland" paintings as seen on this blog... simply click the links below...

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"Irish Stew and a Pint" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

An Irish Toast...
"We drink to your coffin. May it be built from the wood of a hundred year old oak tree that I shall plant tomorrow." Sláinte! 

Title: "Irish Stew and a Pint"... Brazen Head, Dublin, Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 14x11"
Medium and Surface: Oil on Gallery Wrapped Canvas
Price: $200

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About this painting:
Tami and I had our first Pub Grub and pint in Ireland's oldest pub...The Brazen Head... in Dublin. In my American mindset I think of anything over 100 years to be old... well that bubble was burst as we enjoyed ourselves in the Brazen Head which has been a pub since 1198AD. WOW... now that's OLD!

The Brazen Head has managed to retain the charm and characteristics of it's past and in particular it's patrons, who have included such literaries as James Joyce, Brendan Behan and Jonathan Swift as well as such revolutionaries as Robert Emmet, Wolfe Tone, Daniel O'Connell and Michael Collins.

Today the patrons still include some famous faces, including some very famous musicians like Van Morrison, Hothouse Flowers, Mary Black and Garth Brooks... not to mention... two jovial Americans... US... Sláinte!

"Ladies View of Killarney Lakes" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Ladies View of Killarney Lakes"... Ring of Kerry, Killarney, County Kerry, Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $40

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About this painting:
Ladies View is a scenic point along of the Ring of Kerry, in Killarney National Park, Ireland. The name comes from admiration of the view given by Queen Victoria's ladies-in-waiting during their 1861 visit. Ladies View is the most famous and photographed view of Killarney and is approximately 11 miles from the town of Killarney, one of our favorite stays during our visit.

"May the Road Rise to Meet You" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "May the Road Rise to Meet You"... Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Note: Please excuse the shine...
Price: $40

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About this painting:
Countdown to St Paddy's Day...
Thatched roofed cottages are a common site in Ireland... a beautiful site I must add.

Thought for the day... An Irish Blessing

"May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you
In the palm of his hand."

"Green Hilltops of Kerry" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Green Hilltops of Kerry"... Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 5x7"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $30

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About this painting:
Countdown to St Paddy's Day...

Thought for the Day... An Irish Prayer

May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer.

"Thatched Roof Cottages" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Thatched Roof Cottages"... Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
Price: $40

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About this painting:
Countdown to St Paddy's Day...
Thatched roofed cottages are a common site in Ireland... a beautiful site I must add.
Thought for the day...
"May the roof above us never fall in, and may our friends beneath it never fall out." ~ Irish Proverb

"Blarney Castle" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Blarney Castle," County Cork, Ireland
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on canvasboard
SOLD... Thanks Phyllis!

About this painting:
Blarney Castle in County Cork was one of our favorite parts of our trip to Ireland. The "Kissing of the Blarney Stone" was just a small part... the castle and grounds were breathe taking... a beautiful spot and experience!

"The Bunratty Mill" By Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "The Bunratty Mill, County Clare, Ireland"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
Price: $40

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While in Ireland, my wife and I visited Bunratty Folk Park in County Clare. The Irish village was set up recreating the general feel of the 19th century with a period style village main street, mill, church, and thatch-roofed cottages. The Bunratty Mill stood out like a jewel in the quaint village. I have painted several paintings of the old mill... here is my latest.

"Ireland's Western Shore" by Bernie Rosage Jr.

Title: "Ireland's Western Shore"
Artist: Bernie Rosage Jr.
Size: 6x8"
Medium and Surface: Acrylic on gessoed panel
SOLD... Thanks Jennifer H... Franklin, TN
This scene of Western Ireland is along the scenic "Ring of Kerry". I still have to paint paintings of Ireland... for an hour or two it takes me back there! Ireland and her people have captured our hearts and paintings like this will have to do until my wife and I return. May the luck of the Irish be with you!

Happy Bloomsday!

Today is Thursday, June 16, 2011.

Happy Bloomsday!

James Joyce’s novel Ulysses, was set entirely on this day in 1904 in    Dublin, Ireland, following the travails of Leopold Bloom. Joyce fans widely celebrate this day as Bloomsday with readings from the book, dramatizations and pub-crawls.

Bloonsday Festival, Dublin
June 16, 2008

Tami and I celebrated Bloomsday in this fashion on June 16th, 2008 in Dublin.

We enjoyed the festival and a pint at the Brazen Head which Joyce was know to frequent.

Bernie and Tami celebrating Bloomsday at the Brazen Head...
Ireland's oldest pub... established in 1198 AD.

Janes Joyce
Statue
Dublin

James Joyce famously referenced The Brazen Head in his book Ulysses:

"Corley, at the first go-off, was inclined to suspect it was something to do with Stephen being fired out of his digs for bringing a bloody tart off the street. There was a dosshouse in Marlborough street, Mrs Maloney's, but it was only a tanner touch and full of undesirables but M'Conachie told him you got a decent enough do in the Brazen Head over in Winetavern street..."

Awesome Irish Blog and Podcast...

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