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Inside the Main Gate of Dublin's National Botanic Garden there is a rose bush. Protectively ensconced inside a railed circular fence. Protecting this special bush from visitors who may want to snag a bloom. It's said to have been cultivated from an …

In the beginning of 1959 my parents made for Dublin City. My father carried with him the equivilant of three hundred and thirty five Euros today. Fifteen Pounds. A modest sum by all accounts. The destination? A jewelers. The purpose? The purchase of…

Episode 7 of The Nutty Chronicles has been released and is now availible on whatever platform you listen to podcasts! If you are already a subscriber it should be waiting for you to give it a listen. If you prefer to listen right here on the webpage…

This Sunday an all new episode of The Nutty Chronicles will be released. In addition to all the content you've come to expect and enjoy there will be an exclusive premier song by Dublin based musical artist Rosa Nutty! Make sure that you're subscri…

I'm pleased to announce that this coming Sunday a brand new episode of The Nutty Chronicles will be going live and become availible for you this Sunday January 10th! It's not lost on me that it's been a little bit since the last release. But I'm con…

First I'd like to take a quick moment and wish everyone a very happy and HEALTHY New Year!  As the podcast grows inevitably so does the website. Both of these are positive things for the show. For those that aren't already aware each episode…

First, I hope that everyone who celebrated had an enjoyable and happy holiday these past few days. The New Year is right around the corner! Hopefully it will bring with it a much better year then the one we just experienced. People often ask me wha…

It pleases me to inform you that the brand new episode of The Nutty Chronicles is being released January 3rd! For those who are already subscribed it will be delivered to your podcast player without having to do a thing but click "Play" and listen! …

Edith Maggie Hawkins Nutty (1873 - 1954) and Robert Nutty (1865 - 1941) I became a Great Uncle for the first time this year which got me thinking about some of the legacy I can leave for my new nephew Liam. I've done a lot of research about our fam…

Here in New York City where I live a considerable amount of snow fell yesterday. It's not a particular rare occurance. But it is a noteable event when it does happen. Up to this point it's been a somewhat mild winter here. But along with the snow ca…