Learn about Donegal Square
Welcome to Donegal Square! Our goal is to bring the best of Ireland and the British Isles straight to you, as if you were visiting Ireland with your friends and family…no passport required of course!
Longest name ever…. Mariestelle Louise Ann McNamara Barry. (Vowel anyone?) The oldest child of seven! (No explanation required.) Although we are scattered about, my family is very important to me.
Best day of my life was when my son Sean was born on March 16th, 2000.
Love (love) did I say “love” music — various genres, especially “Celtic” music!!
Studied piano for eight years and sang in my church choir for over 10 years.
Big supporter of PBS — a “Downton Abbey” forever fan.
Enjoy watching and traveling to sporting events with Sean, family and friends — especially baseball in the summertime! ESPN was the first word Sean learned. (ha!)
Love to make people around me laugh, puns are fun!!! #humor #sillygirl #laugh It’s good for the soul!
Thanks to a co-worker and McCarthy’s Red Pub Stag crew, Iappreciate a good whiskey, “in the jar!!”
After work, it can be difficult at times to turn down an offer to have a pint — here or over the pond!! Guinness girl!!
Ireland truly has 40 shades of green-a captivating magical land. So thankful of any time I have travelled there, experienced the culture, and all the connections I’ve made along by the way. ❤️
“By the sea, by the sea, always a place I love to be….”star of the sea”, that’s me!!” (Marie: Sea Stelle: Star) Thanks Mom & Dad!
Did I mention my love of all things candy and whoever invented sea salt caramels? I love you! And, the Cadbury from the U.K. and Ireland is truly the best!
Closely connected to a wonderful group of girls I know and love for over 38 years. What a blessing to have them in my life.
One other very important ingredient to my life: My role in managing Donegal Square — my celtic family — since 1989, and every Celtic Classic (30th year 2017). Slainte!!