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10 Ways to Describe “Seamróga” (Shamrocks) in Irish Posted by róislín on Mar 8, 2014
(le Róislín) As we approach Lá Fhéile Pádraig (aka “Lá ‘le Pádraig” and “St. Patrick’s Day”), our thoughts naturally turn to “seamróga” (shamrocks). How many ways can we think of to describe them? We’ll try for at least ten in this blog. Maybe some readers will have some more suggestions. A key thing to remember…
The Ins and Outs of Immigration and Emigration Terminology – Inimirce agus Eisimirce i nGaeilge Posted by róislín on Jul 5, 2009
(le Róislín) We recently had a ceist (question) about some terms having to do with inimirce (immigration). Seo samplóir téarmaí: port eisimirce, emigration port, mar shampla, An Cóbh, Co. Chiaraí port inimirce, immigration port, mar shampla, Filideilfia, Pennsylvania A similar term is “longphort iontrála,” lit. ship-port of entry That last term…