Blarney Castle (Caisleán na Blarnan) Cork, Ireland
A Very Happy and Blessed Saint Patrick's Day to you all!
Most who visit here might know somewhat of my heritage but for those who might want to know my Mum was born in Philadelphia, PA of Irish descent and my Dad was born in Ontario, Canada bearing heritage from the Emerald Ilse as well albeit a different family link to the 'old sod' of Ireland, County Clare that is.
This made a combination, in my belief and personal experience, made by God,,,I love and miss them both immensely but remaining here I must carry on,,,,,
This made a combination, in my belief and personal experience, made by God,,,I love and miss them both immensely but remaining here I must carry on,,,,,
Bunratty Castle, County Clare Ireland
I could go on and on about the fun growing up having an Irish heritage but I believe all families of all backgrounds do have fun and as well they should.
But I digress, this is after all about Saint Patrick, and really about the Irish as he made them his cause.
It is said on this day, at least in America, that there are two kinds of Irish;
"Those who are Irish and
those who wish they were"
I tend to agree with that but I define it a tad closer within the group that are of Irish heritage and that is two very distinct group's :
'Shanty Irish' of which I include myself and 'Lace Curtain' which I could and will define for those not familiar with the term as the Kennedy family.
OK, OK,,, I will not follow that path on this day.
On with what might be somewhat an encore of last years CP St. Patrick's Day post,,,,,because I simply love it and hope you do as well.............
On with what might be somewhat an encore of last years CP St. Patrick's Day post,,,,,because I simply love it and hope you do as well.............
No offense to the Scots, really, but that is Piping!
ERIN GO BRAUGH!
I know we celebrate Saint Patrick on this day and the Republic of Ireland has seen it's share of misery as of late but please let us not forget our friends and allies in the Japanese people as they need all the help and prayers we can offer.
No offense to the Scots, really, but that is Piping!
If after those videos you are not dancing a jig or the very least tapping your toes you have no Irish blood running through your veins or unbenounced to you, you may be dead?
Ah relax, just some Irish blarney in the last two statements,,lol.
But really, those are representative of the music I grew up on around family gatherings be it in the U.S. or Canada. Not 'Bing Crosby', he was talented and had great music but not the real deal when you really want to hear real Irish music.
What I mis the most, being most have passed-on, are family reunion's, what a blast!
What I mis the most, being most have passed-on, are family reunion's, what a blast!
Folk's, Irish or not, if you can arrange a family reunion, and that means ALL family, DO IT! You will never, ever regret participation in such an event!
Oh begorrah, why not one more in the name of St. Paddy.....
To those that are of the belief the Irish are all about 'drinking', well try the above whilst doing so and your opinion may differ. I think the Irish dancers above could not only pass a sobriety test but rather create a new one, a test that not one person drinking, or not, could pass !
Again, Happy Saint Patrick's Day from your Friend in Freedom and in the Pursuit of Happiness,,,,God Bless!
- Christopher
ERIN GO BRAUGH!
