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Proud fathers and relatives of the past. Ghost's of thoose first Irish americans. Eventhough the ignorant tried to kill us still we did last. Using are fists and breaking are backs. from New York to Boston. Green blood dries in the tracks. Beautiful Island of green we left yet still within are souls you stay. From Belfast to Dublin In croweded streets were children play. Some call us paddy the brave few dare say mic. Hate filled people casting stones at the weak and sick. As we viewed a new promise we were met with a black eye. But from the church to the pud. The Irish were to strong to die. And for all thoose who fought so I my may talk to you from this stool I sit. I promise you children of Eran . I shall never quit. So may the people dance and sing while the whiskey does flow. Let the young carry the torch so all may know. from shamrocks to St Patricks day. Weve come to far. So we shall never go away.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 10/18/2009 2:26:00 PM
you must be irish to understand us me friend. the hardships we lived and still goes on to this day. i shall drink a pint and give you this toast me friend.
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Date: 7/26/2009 6:37:00 PM
LOOOVEE IT...Can't wait until I see my ancestors Homeland.
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Date: 5/15/2009 9:51:00 AM
Excellent. I feel pride for the irish half of me blood through this. Never thought much about tha fact that i am, but, well the red hair on me head and the strong temper i have, and the whiskey i like to drink even so younge, papa says i show im irish enough lol. Nice job for sure. xD
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Date: 5/13/2009 11:34:00 PM
excellent,my historian friend,i always love to learn more about what countries passed through,and ireland--its a beauty,the people are friendly and the place is awesome,the scenes of greenery spectecular,we ll be visitng ireland maybe in january--love it---charma
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Date: 5/12/2009 3:25:00 PM
Wonderful write john. Good to know some people are not ashamed of there heritage!
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Date: 5/11/2009 2:03:00 PM
An excellent write about a people of great faith and fortitude, John. Love the way you "carry the torch," informing us about the struggles encountered by people from the "Beautiful Island of green." Love to you! Carolyn
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