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Friday Is St. Patrick's Day
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St. Patrick's Day 2022.
.... and we are all going across the Irish Sea to celebrate with friends on AB and from all over the world. "No we're not" I hear you say .... "Yes, you are". All you have to do is compose a ditty stating where you'd like to go, who with (either from AB or, to accomodate Hopkirk, from the outside world). So many beautiful places to visit, folklore, amazing food and the craic in the many music-filled pubs. The list is endless. As on previous occasions, the ditty can be amusing, loving, saucy, whatever. You may submit as many entries as you wish. Those who struggle might just like to say a few words and the thread will be interspersed with lovely Irish music.
I will update this on Thursday ...competition will run throughout the day on 17 March. One piece of good news ..I won't be acting as judge this time (owing to previous mutterings about favouritism from one particular source) - the judge has been chosen from the Irish community.
p.s. Don't forget to wear a touch of green otherwise you might be at risk of being pinched by a leprechaun.
.... and we are all going across the Irish Sea to celebrate with friends on AB and from all over the world. "No we're not" I hear you say .... "Yes, you are". All you have to do is compose a ditty stating where you'd like to go, who with (either from AB or, to accomodate Hopkirk, from the outside world). So many beautiful places to visit, folklore, amazing food and the craic in the many music-filled pubs. The list is endless. As on previous occasions, the ditty can be amusing, loving, saucy, whatever. You may submit as many entries as you wish. Those who struggle might just like to say a few words and the thread will be interspersed with lovely Irish music.
I will update this on Thursday ...competition will run throughout the day on 17 March. One piece of good news ..I won't be acting as judge this time (owing to previous mutterings about favouritism from one particular source) - the judge has been chosen from the Irish community.
p.s. Don't forget to wear a touch of green otherwise you might be at risk of being pinched by a leprechaun.
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I long to go back to Ireland To visit my dearest friend there To make more happy memories In a place that's my choice to share I have always been so welcomed It's just a different way of living The people have warmth and kindness They're so generous in their giving Doors remain open all of the time And smiles and hugs are given free All these things are, just simply...
22:47 Fri 17th Mar 2023
Sure, it’s yourself there, laying upon a bed of my clover. Said the Leprechaun appearing instantly in a green flash of light. Porter in the one hand, shillelagh In the other.
Don’t go a wishing for me pot of gold now will ya?
And what if I do? Said I….
I stand now on the banks of the Liffey dipping my my willow branches into the flowing water thinking…A tree, he turned me into a tree, or…perhaps I’ve always been a tree and merely dreamt I was otherwise.
Don’t go a wishing for me pot of gold now will ya?
And what if I do? Said I….
I stand now on the banks of the Liffey dipping my my willow branches into the flowing water thinking…A tree, he turned me into a tree, or…perhaps I’ve always been a tree and merely dreamt I was otherwise.
St Patricks' Day is also quite big in Malta. I was totally unaware of this when I was there in 2017. I was in Spinola, St. Julians' Bay, and I'd spotted a few notices about road closures and diversions for Sunday afternoon. I didn't expect what happened, as the whole island of Malta seemed to descend on Spinola Bay, with all their Irish themed clothes and headwear. See here.
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But I used to go to St. Patricks' school in Collyhurst, Manchester and every year on St. Patricks' Day, we were given shamrock to wear. I didn't need to do this as I had my own, sent from Ireland to my grandparents, who gave us all a small piece. Oh yes! Low lie the Fields of Athenry! Moiya!
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But I used to go to St. Patricks' school in Collyhurst, Manchester and every year on St. Patricks' Day, we were given shamrock to wear. I didn't need to do this as I had my own, sent from Ireland to my grandparents, who gave us all a small piece. Oh yes! Low lie the Fields of Athenry! Moiya!
Thank you for that, Clarion - so interesting. I, too, have spent a holiday at St. Julian's Bay on Malta but, owing to the fact that I had sprained my ankle just before jetting off, I didn't see as much of the island as I would have liked. Thought sister island of Gozo was beautiful. Enjoy the rest of your day.
