After finding viral fame thanks to Humans of New York, Mayo woman O'Halloran is enjoying rave reviews for her Irish soda ...

thick and stamp out into teeny weeny scones. Bake in a hot oven, 230°C/450°F/Gas Mark 8 for 15 minutes (approx.) or until cooked through. If you are in doubt, tap the bottom of the bread ...

A single scone is $6, while a boxed half-dozen sells ... Woodside or Woodlawn Heights — making the neighborhood the Irish soda bread capital of New York City.

Pat the dough into a round, about 4cm deep and cut a cross on it (the traditional blessing), then prick in the four corners to let the fairies out of the bread, otherwise they will jinx it!