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Sárstoirm, Meigeastoirm, Ollstoirm (Superstorm, Megastorm, Great Storm) Posted by róislín on Oct 25, 2012
(le Róislín) Several different words have been used to describe Hairicín Sandy (aka Spéirling Sandy). Most of them involve the use of prefixes, although the term “stoirm fhoirfe” [STIRzh-im IRzh-fuh] could also be used. “Stoirm fhoirfe,” is the Irish for “a perfect storm,” a term popularized (in English) by author Sebastian Junger in his 1997…
Cineálacha Stoirmeacha (Kinds of Storms): An Scéal Leantach (The Sequel) Posted by róislín on Oct 21, 2012
(le Róislín) Kind of has a nice beat, doesn’t it? Cineálacha Stoirmeacha [KIN-yawl-ukh-uh STIRzh-im-ukh-uh]. Storms are possible any time of year, of course, but the month of October can see several types. Stoirmeacha sneachta, mar a bhí ar chósta thiar na Stát Aontaithe i mí Dheireadh Fómhair (go luath don séasúr!) sa bhliain 2011 —…