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Cleamairí ‘gus Geamairí ‘gus Geocaigh, a Thiarcais! Posted by róislín on Jan 1, 2012
(le Róislín) There are three possible words for mummers in the title of this blog, cleamairí, geamairí, and geocaigh. There’s actually at least one more we could add, “cleathaire,” but that would break the tripartite catchiness of the phrase! (for more on “tripartite catchiness,” please see the note below). In this blog, we’ll look at…
Maidir le Dreoilíní Posted by róislín on Dec 26, 2011
(le Róislín) Wren Day has become increasingly well-known outside of Ireland, ever since the Clancy Brothers recorded “The Wran (i.e. Wren) Song” in 1955. Groups as diverse as Steeleye Span and the Chieftains have added to the musical legacy of the wren festivities. Well, festive for everyone except an dreoilín. Ar an dea-uair, the wrens…