Posted on 03/17/2012 10:14:41 AM PDT by SunkenCiv
St Patrick's Day has always been a time when Americans have acknowledged their Irish roots, whether real or desired, by celebrating Irish culture in a variety of ways.
Some say there is no better window to understanding Irish culture than language.
While the Irish language has struggled to survive alongside the more dominant English language, one man from Ireland is helping to lead a modest revival in the US.
Through his efforts, a growing number of Irish Americans are forging stronger ties to their Hibernian ancestors.
The BBC heard from Ronan Connolly who teaches Irish language classes at Catholic University in Washington DC -- sharing his passion for Gaelic and his own Irish heritage with students of all ages.
(Excerpt) Read more at bbc.co.uk ...
Irish and Vietnamese are the two languages created by God for women’s tongues and men’s ears.
It is usually called “Irish” these days outside of Ireland.
A pirate? Sure and wouldn’t we all live a bit better if we were blessed with these
“Now you will receive us.
We do not ask for your poor or your hungry. We do not want your tired and sick. It is your corrupt we claim. It is your evil that will be sought by us. With every breath, we shall hunt them down. Each day we will spill their blood til it rains down from the skies.
Do not kill, do not rape, do not steal, these are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. These are not polite suggestions — these are codes of behavior. And those of you that ignore them will pay the dearest cost.
There are varying degrees of evil, we urge you lesser forms of filth not to push the bounds and cross over into true corruption, into our domain. But if you do, one day you will look behind you and you will see we three and on that day you will reap it. And we will send you to which ever god you wish.
And shepherds we shall be, for thee my Lord for thee, power hath descended forth from thy hand, that our feet may swiftly carry out thy command. We shall flow a river forth to thee, and teeming with souls shall it ever be. In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti.
-The Boondock Saints”
http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2012/03/16/celebrate-st-patricks-day-with-saints
My condolences.
I have a problem with people who define themselves as hyphenated Americans.
Be American or be gone.
So sorry about the loss of your beloved. I pray The LORD comfort you and keep you in a way that allows you to be constantly aware of His deep love and care.
I’m just grateful that there’s no country *named* Hyphen, or any immigrants here from the Hyphen nation. “Hi, I’m a Hyphen-American.”
:”)
It’s the same issue with the language spoken in China. Most people around the world call it “Chinese”, but the predominant language in China is actually called “Mandarin”.
Two Irish guys walk out of a pub.
Hey, it could happen!
Two Irish guys were sitting on the ground.
One fell off.
(hey, it’s okay to hit one’s own)
I thought that was “Erin go bra-less”?
And what we call Chinese food, the Chinese just call food. It’s weird.
Thanks!
It can’t hurt.
I’m going to give it the benefit of the doubt and say, many thanks. ;’)
I know there are a number of dialects in irish, but doing a quick google (not my knowledge)there seem to be three distinct “gaelics” - Irish gaelic, Scottish gaelic and “manx’, unique to the Isle of Man, extinct but a revival effort is occuring. The Irish branch is typically just referred to as “Irish”
I know there are a number of dialects in irish, but doing a quick google (not my knowledge)there seem to be three distinct “gaelics” - Irish gaelic, Scottish gaelic and “manx’, unique to the Isle of Man, extinct but a revival effort is occuring. The Irish branch is typically just referred to as “Irish”
I know there are a number of dialects in irish, but doing a quick google (not my knowledge)there seem to be three distinct “gaelics” - Irish gaelic, Scottish gaelic and “manx’, unique to the Isle of Man, extinct but a revival effort is occuring. The Irish branch is typically just referred to as “Irish”
Hugs to you. I am sorry for your loss.
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