Erika Sanger

Mar 17, 2024 | irelandbeforeyoudie.com | Erika Sanger

Irish people have kept dogs for centuries. Different Irish dog breeds are often trained to do specific jobs from huntinggame to herding sheep or cattle. Some are used as security against intruders or predatory animals in the wild, while many are enjoyed as companions in the home. Whatever the reason, Irish dog breeds play an important role for Ireland. Each breed is hardy and intelligently designed to outwit prey or livestock and withstand the harsh Irish elements.

Mar 16, 2024 | irelandbeforeyoudie.com | Erika Sanger

Growing up with Irish parents can be a unique experience. It can teach you lots of life skills that may or may not come in handy. It can prepare you for any ‘hard times’ you might have to come and make you eternally grateful for what you have, always in the safe knowledge that your poor Irish parents never had half of the toys, clothes, trips out or meals you enjoyed as a child.

Mar 13, 2024 | irelandbeforeyoudie.com | Erika Sanger

Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated on March 17 every year. It is a great day of parades, pub going and general shenanigans. Children get the day off school and if you have sacrificed anything for lent the general consensus is you can indulge on St. Patrick’s Day and resume your offering up to God on March 18 until Easter arrives. Irish people are very proud of St. Patrick and the traditions that go hand in hand with his celebratory day.

Oct 25, 2023 | irelandbeforeyoudie.com | Erika Sanger

Many cultures like an occasional drink (some more than others). In some countries, people consume alcohol with a celebratory meal while others only drink it at home. There are many variations of bars and pubs dotted around the globe. From an American Sports Bar to an authentic German Bierstube, there is usually somewhere to enjoy your favourite tipple on your travels. But there is one watering hole that is hard to beat …. The traditional Irish Pub.

Aug 24, 2023 | aaslh.org | Erika Sanger

Participants in a MANY Meet Up discuss questions based on the book Change Is Required at the Francis Lehman Loeb Art Center at Vassar College. Erika Sanger, MANY’s Executive Director, is seated at right. By Erika Sanger, Executive Director, Museum Association of New YorkIn April of 2022, I was invited to provide a promotional endorsement for the book Change Is Required: Preparing for the Post-Pandemic Museum, edited by Avi Y. Decter, Marsha L.