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Raiftearai was a County Mayo poet, from Kiltimagh.
Ask anybody!
In response to :
"I was reminded of what little credit I give sometimes Ireland's forgotten writers and poets, especially those who wrote in Irish, 'as…"
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Some cures really are worse than the illness. The Irish Schools Folklore Collection 1937 has yielded a few!.
Started Mar 6, 2015 0 Replies 0 Likes
In France, they eat them! In Germany they race them! In Bikini Bottom they keep them as pets, but here in Galway,..... well, we cure warts with them!Yes, imagine having a wet, green, slimey snail…Continue
Tags: cures, dandruff, asthma, waist-coat, dalystown
Is Your 'Local' Irish Pub the Best in the Whole World? Which of the 7,000+ Irish Pubs Would You Vote For?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ron Redmond May 15, 2015. 3 Replies 1 Like
The Irish pub - now there's a welcome sign! No matter where in the world you are, it brings…Continue
Certificate of Irishness - a load of BLAH?
Started this discussion. Last reply by macthunder Sep 12, 2014. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Ian O'Doherty makes a fair point in his article in the Irish Independent this week, but misses the real issue. …Continue
Tags: irish, diaspora, independent, Ian, O'Doherty
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The Cracked Plate
A friend of mine, an archeologist, Christy Cunniffe, recently posted some small shards of broken pottery he'd come across when excavating in the bog behind an old…See More
The Cracked Plate
A friend of mine, an archeologist, Christy Cunniffe, recently posted some small shards of broken pottery he'd come across when excavating in the bog behind an old…See More
Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like Home
I took this photograph in Galway around 1982. The two, twin, cozy cottages always caught my eye, when I was headed out after university to thumb a lift home. I always imagined the dressers shielded by blue delph plates and hung with colourful china…See More
Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like Home
I took this photograph in Galway around 1982. The two, twin, cozy cottages always caught my eye, when I was headed out after university to thumb a lift home. I always imagined the dressers shielded by blue delph plates and hung with colourful china…See More
"Go raibh maith agat, Brian. Always a delight when you pop in!"
"A wiseguy here in Galway said it was the takeaway menu for the Great Wall Chinese restaurant! ... lol. Whatever it was, he was proud of it. Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all. Brian"
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Be It Ever So Humble, There's No Place Like Home
Posted on April 6, 2020 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 3 Likes
I took this photograph in Galway around 1982.
The two, twin, cozy cottages always caught my eye, when I was headed out after…
ContinueI Just Love a Good Mystery!
Posted on March 16, 2020 at 8:00am 9 Comments 5 Likes
Those pictured above -- more likely both of them -- had witnessed and survived another pandemic, the Irish Famine, where generations of whole families were swept away by starvation, typhoid and influenza. Their weather-beaten lined faces tell a story of resilience, and perhaps…
ContinueEverything Changed for Ireland After King Charles I's Execution
Posted on January 30, 2018 at 10:30am 1 Comment 4 Likes
This poem was penned after the death of King Charles I, who was beheaded outside Whitehall Palace in London on the afternoon of January 30th, 1649, exactly 368 years ago, today.
"He nothing common did or mean
Upon that memorable scene:
But with his keener eye
The axe’s…
Comment Wall (4 comments)
- At 2:36am on June 8, 2013,
Ryan O'Rourke said…
Hi, Brian.
Just wanted to take a minute here to welcome you to The Wild Geese. I see you're in Galway, as am I. Great to have you among us.
Hope you've had a look around the site already -- some great articles, discussions, resources, etc. Quite a little blossoming community here, and only bigger things to come!
So are you a lifelong Galwegian? What are your interests as far as "Irishness," as Michael D. calls it?
Welcome aboard, Brian!
~ Ryan
- At 10:35am on June 8, 2013,
Gerry Regan said…
Failte, Brian. Looking forward to learning about your particular Irish passions, and some of your Irish story(ies). Ger
- At 4:51pm on June 11, 2013,
Was just looking around on your personal blog, Brian. Great stuff. Hope you'll share some of your thoughts on the blogs here!
- At 6:49am on January 1, 2015,
Heritage PartnerThat's Just How It Was said… Thank you Brian for that wonderful song ; I remember my Grand-mother/ Mother wanting to listen to it . It brings back fond memories .
The video below - will take you to a book I have dedicated to my Grandmother in particular . The past shapes us and makes us what we are .
Youtube: http://youtu.be/oT0oOa0jx28
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