#St. Patrick&039;s Day
Spring Equinox in the Ancient Irish Calendar
Equinox is the date (or moment) some astronomical alignments in Ireland mark as being auspicious. Not many, mind you, but some, like the cairn on Loughcrew or the two passages of Knowth, a sort of super-alignment with quadruple significance. Though the actual alignment of Knowth is disputed, it might be a lunar alignment or not an alignment at all.
The equinox is far less obvious an astronomical…
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Devilish
11″ x 14″ Mixed media on canvas
I just went into my post drafts to find something greenish to post today, there’s 53 posts sitting there! Some are over 4 year old, I have some catching up to do!
Anyway, I chose this one to share with you today, happy St. Patrick’s Day, may the luck of the Irish warm your day! 🍀💚☀ 🍻
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Some St. Patrick's Day Humor
This comes from The Facebook and its dad joke funny. We all need a little humor to end the weekend.
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Greenery
Elephant Ear
Dollarama St. Pat hat
Dollarama St. Pat hat
squash squashed
hosta
empty undies
jade necklace
bambo grass
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St. Patrick's Day, 1882
“A PRIDE I CANNOT PROPERLY ACKNOWLEDGE”
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On St. Patrick’s Day 1882, during his lecture tour of north America, Oscar Wilde happened to be in St. Paul, Minnesota.
He had lectured the previous evening at the Opera House on The Decorative Arts, and, on the following evening, he returned to the same venue to attended a St.Patrick’s Day gathering. St. Paul was a city with a large Irish…
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Furry Friday
Enjoy this week's #StPatricksDay themed #FurryFriday and have a great weekend.
I realize this guy may not be as hairy as my typical Furry Friday post but I wanted to tie this week’s post into the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. We’ll just refer to him as this week’s Lucky Charms.
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Danny Boy sung Acapella by Afro-Irish singer Tolü Makay for St. Patrick's Day 2023
A goosebump-raising rendition of the classic Irish song “Danny Boy” has been released for St Patrick’s Day 2023 as Ireland marks 100 Years in the World. Inspired by Sinead O’Connor’s 1993 version, singer Tolu Makay does the honors.
Tolü Makay Sings Danny Boy for Ireland
Marking a century of Ireland’s engagement as an active member of the international community in the promotion of democracy,…
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Chicago Green River
The first time the Chicago River was dyed, the green color lasted an entire week. Today it lasts no more than 48 hours
See more setting-inspired images at lizellyn
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The crowd at the parade
The crowd at the parade
Someone had a fancy video camera at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Cork in 2004.
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"Yesterday's" Comic> Sonic X #17
BW's "Yesterday's" Comic> Sonic X #17
Frankly the whole series is a bunch of blarney.
Sonic X #17
Archie Comics (April, 2007)
“March Madness”
WRITER: Ian Flynn
PENICLER: Steven Butler
INKER: Terry Austin
COLORIST: Josh Ray
COVER ART: Patrick “Spaz” Spaziante
LETTERER: John Workman
EDITOR: Mike Pellerito
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Authentic St. Patrick's Day Tradition: Teresa Murphy Backus' Corned Beef & Cabbage Recipe Passed Down Generations
Family favorite on St. Patrick’s Day
Since marrying into an Irish family almost 35 years ago, St. Patrick’s Day has always been synonymous with one particular dish: corned beef and cabbage. Our tradition of cooking this hearty meal comes from our matriarch Teresa (Murphy) Backus. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Mom has taught us many traditions from her homeland since coming to the states…
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#OTD in 1858 – The Irish Republican Brotherhood was co-founded by James Stephens in Dublin.
The original IRB oath, as quoted by Thomas Clarke Luby and John O’Leary, and which is among several versions in James Stephens’s own papers, ran: ‘I, AB., do solemnly swear, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will do my utmost, at every risk, while life lasts, to make [other versions, according to Luby, establish in’] Ireland an independent Democratic Republic; that I will yield implicit…
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Wearing orange instead of Green on St. Patrick's Day
Wearing orange instead of Green on St. Patrick's Day and other colors worn — As St. Patrick's Day approaches, the world dons various shades of green to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. However, a growing number of Christians are choosing to wear orange instead, symbolizing a different aspect of Ireland's history and religious landscape.
Wearing orange instead of Green on St. Patrick’s Day and other colors worn — As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, the world dons various shades of green to celebrate Irish culture and heritage. However, a growing number of Christians are choosing to wear orange instead, symbolizing a different aspect of Ireland’s history and religious landscape.
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Jolly Post-St. Patrick's-Day Monday!!!
Good Monday morning, friends! Why is it that Monday always seems to come so much faster than, say, the weekend? Ah well, the upside is we get to see you all and start the week off right by sharing some fun and laughs, right? I’m not sure what Joyful has fixed for our snack this morning, so let’s head over to the buffet table and see, then we’ll go in search of some Monday morning humour!
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Unveiling 10 Haunting Secrets about St. Patrick's Day
Step cautiously into the realm of St. Patrick’s Day, where beneath the vibrant celebrations and joyful revelry lie shadows of chilling tales and eerie legends. As the world dons shades of green and raises glasses in merriment, let us peel back the layers of this enigmatic holiday to reveal ten bone-chilling facts that linger in the darkest corners of its history. From haunted origins to spectral…
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St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day - Wieviele Lingenerinnen und Lingener kommen aus Irland, sind also #irish. 2% wäre reichlich viel, oder?
Heute ist St Patrick‘s Day, also irischer Nationalfeiertag. Ihr müsst Euch also alles in Grün vorstellen, u.A.. Da frage ich: Wieviele Lingenerinnen und Lingener kommen aus Irland, sind also irish. 2% wäre reichlich viel, oder?…
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