Monday, September 10, 2012

Irish Thought for September 10...

Limericks

The Sultan got sore on his harem
And invented a scheme for to scare 'em;
He caught a mouse
Which he loosed on the house,
(The confusion was called harem-scarem.)

Sunday, September 9, 2012

Irish Thought for September 9...

Learn Gaelic!

An bhfuil tu damhsa liom?  Would you like to dance with me?
Bi ciuin!  Ta tinneas cinn orm.  Be quiet!  I have a headache.
An bhfuil pian ort?  Are you in any pain?
Beidh an dochtuir anseo gan mhoill.  The doctor will be here soon.
Thalla a chluiche le do deideagan.  Go play with your toys.
Ni hespa go dith carad.  There is no need like the lack of a friend.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Irish Thought for September 8...

Irish-American Movies

The Bell's of St. Mary's

Iron-willed Sister Benedict and easygoing Father O'Malley stubbornly match wits over how the students at St. Mary's school should be taught.  Starring Bing Crosby and Ingrid Bergman.  Directed by Leo McCarey.

Friday, September 7, 2012

Irish Thought for September 7...

Irish Trivia

In 1759, Arthur Guinness rented the vacant St. James Gate Brewery in Dublin, signing a lease that specified a fixed annual rent of 45 Irish pounds, with a term of up to 9,000 years.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Irish Thought for September 6...

Irish-American Celebrities

Jane Curtin

The actress and comedian first gained national attention as one of the original cast members of Saturday Night Live in 1975, where her timing as the show's "straight man" was key to its success.  She was an anchor, occasionally with Dan Aykroyd or Bill Murray, on SNL's Weekend Update, too.  For her work on the sitcom Kate & Allie, Curin won back-to-back Best Lead Actress Emmys.  She was also featured in the hit sitcom 3rd Rock From the Sun.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Irish Thought for September 5...

Irish Toasts

Here's a toast to your enemies' enemies!

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Irish Thought for September 4...

A Wee Bit O' Irish History

Founded by Vikings in AD 988, the city of Dublin was named after an ancient stagnant lake in the city where the Scandinavians moored their ships.  The dark lake was called Dubh Linn, which means "Black Pool."  The original Dubh Linn lake was covered over and now lies under the gardens behind Dublin Castle, where it sometimes doubles as a landing pad for government helicopters.