It is cold and rainy here in Charlotte in the Piedmont of North Carolina. Snow up in our mountains. March is a temperamental and unpredictable month here in the US. My youngest son Michael was born on the first day of spring in 1967, so we always remember the first day of spring. Will celebrate tonight with my sons Paul, Patrick, Michael and my daughter Robin. Paul is cooking the corn beef and cabbage. I always get gifts from my children for St. Patrick's Day. Wonderful! Any relatives out there in Kilcar, County Donegal? My Grandfather was Patrick McShane from Kilcar. Would like to correspond with any cousins that we may have in that area. My Grandfather Patrick's parents were John McShane and Bridget O'Donnell. Bridget O'Donnell was from Churchtown. Patrick had siblings, Mary, Bridget, Annie, Kathleen and John. My Grandfather immigrated to the US (Brooklyn, NY) with his sisters Kathleen and Bridget. Have a wonderful St. Patrick's Day everyone! Nina Cobb