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Father O'Rafferty
Mrs. O'Donovan was walking down O'Connell Street in Dublin when
she met up
with Father O'Rafferty.
"Top o' the mornin' to ye," said the Father, "Aren't you Mrs.
O'Donovan?
Didn't I marry ye and yer husband two years ago?"
She replied "Aye, that ye did, Father."
"And be there any wee ones yet?"
"No, not yet, Father," Mrs. O'Donovan said.
"Well, now, I'm going to Rome next week, and I'll light a candle
for ye."
"Oh, thank ye, Father."
They parted ways.
Some years later they met again.
"Well, now, Mrs. O'Donovan," the priest said. "How are ye these
days?"
"Oh, very well," said she.
"And tell me," he said. "Have ye any wee ones yet?"
"Oh, yes, Father," Mrs. O'Donovan replied. "Three sets of twins
and four singles -- 10 in all."
"Aye, that's wonderful!" he said. "And how is your lovely
husband?"
"Oh," she said. "E's gone to Rome to blow out yer candle!"
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All over the world Irish people and friends celebrate on
March 17th, with parades, festivities, music and dancing.
St. Patrick's Day, so lets join in!!!!
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A Positive Place
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I'm a Little Leprechaun by Vicki Claybrook
I'm a little leprechaun
Dressed in green,
The tiniest man
That you have ever seen.
If you ever catch me, so it's told,
I'll give you my pot of gold!~
Helping Kids Prepare For Life
Communities in Schools(CIS)
Corned Beef & Cabbage
4 lbs. corned beef brisket(1.8kg)
Water to cover
salt to taste
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1 large onion, sliced
3 whole cloves
bay leaves
1/8 cup granulated sugar
black peppercons
carrots, sliced
potatoes - peeled and cubed
1 medium to large cabbage, cut into wedges
In pot or large bowl, combine the salt, water and brisket. Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for
a while. Completely submerged, so add more salt and water if necessary.
Add spices & bring to a boil. Cover & simmer until fork tender.
This will take about 4 hours.
Remove meat & keep hot. Add veges, Cover & simmer 15 to 20
minutes until cabbage is cooked. Now enjoy! ~
A long life and a merry one......
A cold pint... and another one!
And may good luck pursue you
Each morning noon and night."
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This is one race of people for whom psychoanalysis is of no use whatsoever.
Sigmund Freud (about the Irish)
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An Irishman arrived at J.F.K. Airport and wandered around the terminal with tears streaming down his cheeks. An airline employee asked him if he was already homesick. "No," replied the Irishman. "I've lost all me luggage!" "How'd that happen?" "The cork fell out!" said the Irishman. ---
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
When Irish eyes are smiling
Sure it's like a morning spring.
In the lilt of Irish laughter,
You can hear the angels sing.
When Irish hearts are happy,
All the world seems bright and gay.
And when Irish eyes are smiling,
Sure, they steal your heart away.
I'm an Irish Leprechaun by Maureen Gutyan
I'm an Irish leprechaun, Tiny and wee,
I hide in the forest, Behind a tree.
If you ever catch me, you will see A wish I will grant as quick as can be!
The four-leaf clover is Ireland's favorite token of good fortune. The first leaf symbolizes Hope, the second represents Faith, and the third stands for Love. The fourth leaf is the lucky leaf! - - - - - - -
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Life brings a nice surprise. I got this in my mail.
"Your site, Happy St. Patrick's Day, Welcome!, has been featured at the
Personal Web Pages site on About.com at About.com -St. Patrick's Day Guide picks I hope this link draws much attention and traffic to your site. It will also be
listed on my New Tips, Sites, Diaries & Profiles page at Here As a featured site, you are eligible to display the Personal Web Pages About.com Featured Site Award on your Web site.
Thanks for creating a great Web page,"
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St. Patrick's Day is an enchanted time -- a day to begin transforming winter's dreams into summer's magic. ~Adrienne Cook
Ireland is rich in literature that understands a soul's yearnings, and dancing that understands a happy heart. ~ Margaret Jackson
Only Irish coffee provides in a single glass all four essential food groups: alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and fat. ~Alex Levine
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The Englishman looks disgusted, pushes his pint away and demands another pint. The Scotsman picks out the fly, shrugs, and takes a long swallow. The Irishman reaches into the glass, pinches the fly between his fingers and shakes him while yelling, "Spit it out, ye bug!!! Spit it out!" ---
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The angry wife met her husband at the door. There was alcohol on his breath and lipstick on his collar.
"I assume," she snarled, "that there is a very good reason for you to come waltzing in here at six o'clock in
the morning?" "There is," he replied. "Breakfast."
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In Ireland you're more likely to get a Pat answer.
1996-2000 Punof the Day
Spirit appointed to forewarn members of certain ancient Irish families of their time of death.
The Banshee mourning call is heard, usually at night when someone is about to die. And my be associated with Ireland with witchcraft.
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There is a great web site that is called Howstuffworks "People Channel". I you want to know how stuff works check them out! They have a printable artical: How St. Patrick's Day Works by Melissa Russell-Ausley
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated wherever there are people of Irish descent. Do you know what they're honoring? Learn about the story, the saint, the shamrocks and the famous Blarney Stone.
Effects are greatly enhanced with Irish beer!
"Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream, so shall you become. Your vision is the promise of what you shall one day be; your ideal is the prophecy of what you shall at last unveil." ~ James Allen
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