The McCarthy’s Party Blog

There’s nothing I enjoy more than a good love story – whether that be the love of a woman or a love of the land. But when you combine the two you end up with something so special it just has to be shared. I always knew Joe Wiseman to be a great man but…

A post by Mark McCarthy: Being from Newfoundland and Labrador and as President of McCarthy’s Party, one of the things I am most proud of is the integrity of our people, products, partners and local guides. But, since Mother tells me that pride is a sin, and due to the nature of this story, let me instead…

Newfoundlanders have such a brilliant sense of humour and outlook on life – it should be no wonder there are so many great ‘Newfie Jokes’ floating around. I know some people may find them offensive, but I take great joy from the fact that they are usually crafted by Newfoundlanders who write them in books,…

A post from Jim McCarthy: What a wonderful time we had touring this afternoon. My son Andrew; Francis Corrigan; Mike Edmunds and I jumped aboard the van after dinner and we all headed north to meet the St. Michael’s Boys Choir Group at Saint Anne’s Community Hall in the town of Flat Rock.This was a…

A post by Mark McCarthy: My Mother performs one of the best ‘Screech In’ ceremonies I’ve ever seen; probably because she gets what it’s all about! Most people don’t realize that the Newfoundland ‘Screech In’ is really a celebration of the intelligence of the Newfoundland people. (Is that what you call an oxymoron?) We suggest…