Irish Proverbs
Both your friend and your enemy think you will never die.
Saturday, December 7, 2013
Friday, December 6, 2013
Irish Thought for November 6...
Limericks!
There was an Old Man with a flute,
A sarpint ran into his boot;
But he played day and night,
Till the sarpint took flight,
And avoided that man with a flute.
Sarpint means serpent or snake.
There was an Old Man with a flute,
A sarpint ran into his boot;
But he played day and night,
Till the sarpint took flight,
And avoided that man with a flute.
Sarpint means serpent or snake.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Irish Thought for December 5...
Irish-American Heroes
Nellie Taylor Ross became the first female governor in the United States when she was elected in Wyoming in 1924. She later became first female director of the U.S. Mint in 1933.
Nellie Taylor Ross became the first female governor in the United States when she was elected in Wyoming in 1924. She later became first female director of the U.S. Mint in 1933.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Irish Thought for December 4...
Irish Writers
William Butler Yeats
Born in Dublin, the poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats is considered to be one of the most important writers of the 20th century literature. In 1923, he was the first Irishman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, although he is often credited with being one of the rare writers who composed his best work, including 1929's, The Winding Stair and Other Poems, after the award was given.
William Butler Yeats
Born in Dublin, the poet and dramatist William Butler Yeats is considered to be one of the most important writers of the 20th century literature. In 1923, he was the first Irishman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature, although he is often credited with being one of the rare writers who composed his best work, including 1929's, The Winding Stair and Other Poems, after the award was given.
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Irish Thought for December 3...
Irish-American Celebrities
Bill Murray
After gaining attention on Saturday Night Live, Bill Murray became successful in the movie comedies Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day. He was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for his role in Lost in Translation. Murray continues to act, notably in the films of Wes Anderson.
Bill Murray
After gaining attention on Saturday Night Live, Bill Murray became successful in the movie comedies Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day. He was nominated for an Oscar in 2003 for his role in Lost in Translation. Murray continues to act, notably in the films of Wes Anderson.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Irish Thought for December 2...
Irish Blessings
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Irish Thought for December 1...
Irish-American Facts
The first European in the crew of Christopher Columbus' 1492 expedition to walk on North American land was Irish-born Patrick Maguire.
The first European in the crew of Christopher Columbus' 1492 expedition to walk on North American land was Irish-born Patrick Maguire.
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