My dad’s favorite word was ultimately.

It may have been the childhood he had where the only way to make sense of it was to look at it from my perspective of seeing it’s ultimate teaching.

Growing up in the hollers of Ohio, may not be the same thing is living in a Buddhist monastery it for my dad it seemed as if it produced the same type of wisdom.

He would use this experience on a naval submarine, in a nuclear accelerator and when installing solar panels in the desert of Arizona.

He could take most any situation and turn it into a life lesson at the most profound level.

He would often crack a joke in order to raise the vibration and then when the teaching moment appeared, he would utter his favorite phrase “Ultimately…”

The Secret of Kells (2009) – A beautifully animated Irish film about a young monk’s adventure to protect a magical book.
Song of the Sea (2014) – A heartwarming Irish folklore-inspired tale about a boy and his sister, who is a selkie.
Darby O’Gill and the Little People (1959) – A classic Disney movie with leprechauns, Irish myths, and adventure.
The Luck of the Irish (2001) – A Disney Channel favorite about a boy who discovers he’s part leprechaun.
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) – Not strictly Irish, but full of fun, mischief, and perfect for family laughs.
Leap Year (2010) – A lighthearted rom-com set in Ireland, great for families with older kids and teens.
Finian’s Rainbow (1968) – A musical fantasy featuring a mischievous leprechaun and a magical pot of gold.
The Magical Legend of the Leprechauns (1999) – A family-friendly fantasy adventure with fairies, leprechauns, and magic.
Brave (2012) – While Scottish, it shares a Celtic spirit with strong Irish vibes, adventure, and folklore.
The Gnome-Mobile (1967) – A fun Disney film with small magical beings that feels right for St. Patrick’s Day.