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Erin Go Bragh

Erin go Bragh

We celebrate Saint Patrick.
He brought Christianity.
The patron saint of Ireland.
Bake soda bread and wear green today.

3-17-22 

~Tenth Place Premiere Contest~
LIND30SU Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Chantelle Anne Cooke

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day Everyone! 


*Saint Patrick, who lived during the fifth century, is the patron saint of Ireland and its national apostle. Born in Roman Britain, he was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped, but returned to Ireland and was credited with bringing Christianity to its people.

*Erin go Bragh sometimes Erin go Braugh, is the anglicisation of an Irish language phrase, Éirinn go Brách, and is used to express allegiance to Ireland. It is most often translated as "Ireland Forever."[

*The St. Patrick's Day tradition was popularized by Irish immigrants in the United States, who believed that wearing green made them invisible to leprechauns—the classic fairy creatures who pinch anyone they can see.
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Rodrigues Avatar
July 29, 2022 at 11:42 AM
Celebrations bring their cheery things. St. Patrick’s bring soda bread, corn beef and cabbage, and green! +
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 2:48 PM
Thank you Kim. I agree. I always enjoy St. Patrick’s Day and I don’t think I have ever missed wearing green to celebrate it. Blessings xxoo
Raven Avatar
July 25, 2022 at 2:02 PM
Hi Connie, belated congratulations on your win with this piece. Long live Ireland, may her Celtic grace ever shine. As far as ancestry goes, I can only go back to my grandad, he was an orphan, his real name isn't known. Still, have some of that Irish blood running through my veins. I love your postscript, Connie. Have a wonderful evening. Hugs always ..... Mike. XX
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 30, 2022 at 2:52 PM
It is fun to learn about different traditions I feel Mike. I am glad to know you have Irish blood too. Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo
Baker Avatar
May 10, 2022 at 4:47 PM
Nice entry for the contest, Connie. Good luck! Bill
Goldsmith Avatar
April 14, 2022 at 8:02 AM
A wonderful write, information and picture. Love This One. I also love soda bread. I can't find anyone who makes it very good. Wish I knew how to make it. Have a blessed day...............................
Laurie Avatar
March 27, 2022 at 7:16 PM
Hello Connie ... thank you Connie, you have enlightened me. All I knew was; the day was a celebration with singing, dancing and green beer. Lindsay
Brewer Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 10:13 PM
Though a simple Englishman, I bless the Irish for their rich culture, literature and love of the spoken and written word. They have greatly enriched the English language, for which I am grateful.
Delaney Avatar
March 23, 2022 at 8:55 AM
Hi Connie: A few of our ancestors arrived in Australia on a ship called’Erin Go Bragh’ so of course it has deep meaning for me as does Ireland. I long to go back again after 3 visits. Hugs, SuZ
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 24, 2022 at 2:32 PM
Me too SuZ. So far I have traced my Irish heritage back to the 1700’s. I don’t have the time to study further now because I am watching my granddaughter and home schooling her so she doesn’t have to suffer ill health being forced to wear a mask all day in school. After the mandate is lifted in two days they are still making the school children wear masks. I hope you enjoyed St. Patrick’s Day. Hugs, Connie xxoo
Callus Avatar
March 20, 2022 at 4:00 PM
This is lovely and informative, Connie. I know that you have been to Ireland, and have a special bond with the Irish!! ~ Congratulations on your win! ~ Warm regards // paul
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 8:37 AM
Yes, I have been fortunate to visit there three times. The last visit I drove over 900 miles all over. I would still like to return once more. Thank you Paul. I hope you enjoyed the day. Blessings xxoo
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:46 PM
How wonderful to see one like this today. And I also see it's a WIN. WAy to go, Connie. Congratulations.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 8:39 AM
Thank you Andrea. I was very pleased to make the winning list with this short poem. Blessings xxoo
Roper Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 8:56 PM
Back with congratulations my friend ... Blessings with lots of hugs and love
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:16 PM
Thank you Eve. It was a lovely day here, about 82 degrees. Blessings xxoo
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March 17, 2022 at 11:43 AM
A wonderful tribute to St Patrick our patron saint Connie, Amazing how these traditions are are still around today 1600 years after his death, can only be attributed and testament to a life of achievement, in the grimmest of times, wonderful poem, Happy Paddy’s day as we say here in Ireland, cheers David
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:18 PM
Thank you very much David. My roots and love for Ireland run deep. I hope you enjoyed the day. Blessings xxoo
Leffanta Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 11:42 AM
I'm all for "Go bra" and on my way to Waikiki for the parade! Have fun! Aloha! Rico
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 22, 2022 at 8:43 AM
Both bathrooms had flooding one day after the other and it seemed to take forever to fix. We had to have new piping installed etc. we are pleased with the outcome, so all is good now. They will replace the water heater and solar for it next…down the road.: )
Leffanta Avatar
March 18, 2022 at 11:29 AM
I thought you were done with that! Do you need to deal with USN on your water? With plumbers there all day, you may need a mortgage! My daughter's water heater gave up the ghost, and she said it cost more to bring everything up to code than it cost for the water heater ....Aloha!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:20 PM
Wish I could have gone. Plumbers were here all day doing repairs on our home. We still managed to enjoy the day. Aloha xxoo
Roper Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 11:15 AM
Great verse in the form of LIND30SU . Happy Saint Patrick's Day
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:22 PM
Thank you Eve. I hope you enjoyed the day. Blessings xxoo
DiMino Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:36 AM
Happy St. Patricks Day, Connie! I love soda bread, and have often felt a bit green (and head-achy) (a lot of good-nature fun), the next day, after a night on the town with the Monahan brothers, some youthful friends of mine back then. Thank you for the history; much that I did not know. Quite a Saint! Blessings my friend! Everyone should feel Irish St. Patrick's Day!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:25 PM
I feel that way too. I love seeing the green worn. We wore green today. I hope you enjoyed the day. Thank you my friend. Blessings xxoo
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March 17, 2022 at 9:57 AM
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you Connie! About ready to go bake soda bread, put on my green and turn on some Irish music to set my feet dancing to a jig! My Irish roots go back to the 400's. Have a wee drop of the Irish on both sides of my family mixed in with a whole bunch of other nationalities. I think that, and my Welsh ancestry, account for the music in my soul. Even our dog, Padraig Torin McWheaten of County Cork Esq. will be wearing his green scarf! Congratulations and blessings!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:31 PM
Thank you Sam. I am one third Irish and two thirds English. But I identify with my Irish roots more because of my Grandfather Shields who we were around the most. I have been to Ireland on three different vacations and last time drove over 900 miles with my Aunt. Beautiful land and friendly people. Enjoy! Blessings xxoo
Alex Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 9:12 AM
Great work on St. Patrick. Congratulations!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:34 PM
Thank you very much. Blessings xxoo
Hankins Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 9:00 AM
Thanks for this marvelous tribute to Ireland, Connie. I enjoyed reading it immensely, although I am through and through English. I am wearin' the green today!
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:31 PM
We are all a little bit Irish on Saint Patty’s day. Thank you Milton. Blessings xxoo
Pandit Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 4:30 AM
Enjoyed this ode to Ireland and Saint Patrick's Day, Connie. Thank you for the footnotes as well--good reminders of the significance of this day. I am reminded of our visit to Ireland as I read your poem--enjoying a sandwich on soda bread in Dublin.
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:33 PM
I have lots of fond memories on my three vacations spent there. Thank you Vijay. Blessings xxoo
Cunningham Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 3:53 AM
A very happy St Patrick's day to you Connie Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Marcum Wong Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 10:33 PM
The same to you Tom. Blessings xxoo
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