Irish Rose celebrates 10th anniversary

Terry RogersBusiness, Headlines, Milford Headline Story

A hobby that began when Eugenia Sparks and her husband, Tom, retired, celebrated its 10th anniversary this month. Irish Rose, an Irish-themed gift boutique on Walnut Street in Milford, has become a mainstay in downtown. “When we retired, we decided to participate in craft shows in the local area,” Eugenia said when asked how Irish Rose got its start. “We …

a group of people playing instruments and performing on a stage

Irish Music and Dance Concert planned for Milford

Terry RogersCulture, Headlines

by Terry Rogers     Seven Rings will be featured at the upcoming Irish Music and Dance Concert along with the McAleer School of Irish Dance (Photo courtesy of Seven Rings) Eugenia Sparks enjoys bringing her heritage to Milford and opened the only Irish shop in Delaware, Irish Rose, in 2013. She and her late husband, Tom, participated at Irish …