SNIPPET: In the Jan-Feb 2007 issue of Dublin's "Ireland of the Welcomes" magazine, readers shared their thoughts: Katherine Russell WILSON, Hemet, CA: "... IOTW is so enjoyable, the stories and pictures on every page are great ... In 2004, I travelled to Ireland with my family, we were several in numbers. We came to Ireland with Brendan Tours. Our tour guide was Marie BURKE, a lovely lady who really knew her Irish history and folklore. As we travelled around Ireland, she told us some wonderful stories. One such story was about 'Nine Pike Irishmen.' After reading more about these men, I feel they were patriotic heroes, true sons of Ireland. Ireland's loss was the world's gain. All these men made their mark in the world. Thomas Francis MEAGHER (1823-1887) fought in our Civil War, was a Brigadier General and later became Governor of MT ...." Susan and Thomas LEHAN, Skowhegan, ME: "One week before my husband and I were to leave on our trip-of-a-lifetime to Ireland, an angel left four back issues of IOTW in our local donation box - just as I happened to be passing by. Until that moment, I had never heard of your magazine, so I could not believe my good fortune or was this the work of those tricky Irish fairies? We packed those four issues and carried them with us, referring to the articles and suggestions on several occasions, especially the 'Byways Rather than Highways' section, thus helping us discover some wonderful off-the-beaten path locations. We enjoyed 15 wonderful days, met many lovely, friendly people (including a long-lost third cousin in County Leitrim) and we celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary in Galway city with a vow to return to Ireland as soon as our bank account allows us. The first thing I did upon returning home to Maine was to send off the subscription card to your beautiful magazine. We've received two issues so far and have been able to say each time, 'We were there!" Mary K. RUGGIERO, Petaluma, CA: "I eagerly look forward to every issue of your magazine. It's my dream to live in Ireland someday, and I make notes from each issue of places to see and things to do. If I might offer one suggestion? I love your book review section and plan to add many of the books reviewed to my library. However, given how many readers you have in America, could you possibly consider quoting the prices in American dollars, as well as pounds and euros? You have a great magazine - keep up the good work!"