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| Posted by: MacEoghainn 13-Mar-2004, 10:06 PM |
| Happy Saint Patty's to all my Irish cousins! MacE Erin Go Bragh!!! |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 14-Mar-2004, 08:32 AM |
| And to you Sir ! From you distant cousins in Clan MacRoni Everyone WANTS to be Irish ! In Service to the Dream , Paula |
| Posted by: MDF3530 14-Mar-2004, 02:06 PM |
<----raising a Killian's  Wishing you all an early happy St. Paddy's Day from the Clan McLoughlin! |
| Posted by: MDF3530 14-Mar-2004, 03:37 PM |
| Here's something interesting I found on http://www.irishcultureandcustoms.com: Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Old Ireland by Bridget Haggerty All over the world, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated with elaborate parades; families tuck into the traditional dinner of corned beef and cabbage; and, in the pubs, the green beer flows swifter than the River Shannon. It's odd to think that just a short time ago, none of the most popular customs we often take for granted even existed. In fact, today's celebrations are very different from the way they once were, in Ireland long ago. While St. Patrick's Day is now a national holiday, as well as a religious feast day, a few hundred years ago, the emphasis was on spirituality and a much needed break from the austerities of Lent. Families would attend Mass, and every youngster proudly wore a St. Patrick's Cross. The week before the festival, children busied themselves in the making of the crosses, which differed, depending on whether you were a boy or a girl. The boy's cross consisted of a three-inch square of white paper on which was drawn a circle divided by elliptical lines. Each compartment was shaded in with a different color. For yellow, an egg yolk was often used; green could be had by chewing young grass; laundry blue provided another shade; and red, well, it was a cross for a little boy and one can only imagine how proud he must have been to sacrifice a few drops of blood in honor of St. Patrick! Come the big day, the finished cross was jauntily worn, military style, on his cap. While the cross for a boy was quite simple, the one for his sister was a bit fancier. It was formed by placing two three-inch pieces of cardboard or stiff paper at right angles to each other. To hold them in position, they were wrapped with ribbons of different colors and then a green rosette was placed in the center. The proper way for a girl to wear her cross was either pinned at the right shoulder or on her chest. And, speaking of proper, it would have been considered a major faux pas for a girl to wear a boy's cross or vice versa. Besides the crosses for children, there was another type which was made only by the menfolk. This was formed out of twigs from wild sallow and, as with the St. Brigid's Cross, it was pinned to the thatch on the inside of the house. Each year a new one would be added. With all of their crosses prepared, children went to bed on the eve of March 17th happy and contented - as did the adults. Tomorrow, all Lenten restrictions would be set aside for a day of feasting and merriment! Whatever the weather, St. Patrick's Day was generally regarded as the middle day of spring. And, as the good saint had promised improved weather from March 17th onward, this was the time Ireland's farmers planted the main potato crop. Delaying this work long after the feast day would have been regarded by the neighbors as slovenly or lazy. That said, no-one expected any work to be done on the big day itself! While we don't celebrate the way our ancestor's did, one custom has come down to us - the wearing of the Shamrock. I can well remember my mother joyfully opening the little package from her family in Dublin. It came every year, right before the feast day. Inside, was a sprig of live shamrock which she quickly plunged into tepid water; within a few minutes, it looked nearly as fresh as when it had been picked. Before he went to work on March 17th, my father tucked the shamrock into his cap. Not to be left out, the little package also contained badges for the children. These usually featured a gold harp surrounded by tiny shamrocks on a white background. My mother pinned these to our outfits and she always managed to find a lovely green ribbon for my hair. We never wore any more green than that - to do so, according to my mother, would have been too great a temptation for the fairies! She was a firm believer in the old superstition that green was their favorite color and they'd spirit away any child fully-garbed in green. Meanwhile, back in the Ireland of our ancestors, when Mass was over, the mother and children would hurry back to the house to begin preparing the feast. Just as quickly, the men headed for the pub to drink the 'Pota Pádraig' or St. Patrick's Pot. This term is rarely heard today, but it continued in fairly general use until quite recently and was also applied to any treat given to friends, or gifts of money or sweets given to children. After one (or more!) St. Patrick's Pots, the menfolk hurried home to the feast. Usually, the good wife would have ear-marked a nice piece of cured pork. Corned beef and cabbage? Not back then, and not even now is this a traditional St. Patrick' s Day dinner! It's a custom that was begun by emigrants who, in longing for their native land, tried to create a meal that would remind them of home. And so, the dinner of long ago would most likely have been similar to the one I remember when I was growing up. Dad would have brought home a nice piece of boiled bacon which was more like ham. This would be served with floury potatoes cooked in their jackets. Often, we did have cabbage and I well remember that we might go through nearly a pound of butter at one sitting. Who could resist when there was also warm soda bread on the side! When dinner was over, many families either went to a caeli or held one in their homes. The musical instruments stored away on Shrove Tuesday were brought out and the evening was spent in singing, dancing, telling stories - and yes, the drinking continued! After all, there were still several weeks of fasting and abstinence ahead, so it was the order of the day to over-indulge. No doubt, the children were ill from eating too many sweets, and their parents probably suffered from sore heads the next day. In the eyes of the church, this would have been a most appropriate penance! At the end of the evening, there was one last custom to observe: 'drowning the Shamrock.' A leaf that had been worn in the cap or coat was placed into the bottom of the final glass. When everyone's health had been drunk or a toast honored, the shamrock was taken from the bottom of the glass and thrown over the left shoulder. Also, in some parts of Southern Ireland, a cross was marked with the end of a burnt stick on the sleeve of each person at the gathering. This was done with a prayer that the individual so marked might be constant in their faith and in their love of Ireland's patron saint. So there you have it - A typical St. Patrick's Day Celebration as it might have taken place in Ireland two or three hundred years ago. Did they have more fun than we do now? It's a matter of opinion. I know that I miss going to the Morris Hall with my folks on the evening of March 17th. I was enthralled by the music and the dancing. With mixed emotions, I do recall one very special evening when my father asked me to dance. I was about 14 at the time and he'd never invited me to take the floor with him. He'd won medals for ballroom dancing and his specialty was the Viennese Waltz. On that St. Patrick's Day, I received my first ballroom dancing lesson and, unfortunately, I did very poorly. "Daughter, yer too stiff," he said. You bet I was - stiff with fear that I'd make a fool of myself. As hard as I tried to relax, it was impossible. But, he twirled me around until the dance was over and then gave me a hug. It was the first and last time we danced together. To this day, I can't hear a waltz without being reminded of what a beautiful dancer he was. Until next time, Happy St. Patrick's Day and a toast to you and yours: St. Patrick was a gentleman Who through strategy and stealth Drove all the snakes from Ireland, Here's a toasting to his health; But not too many toastings Lest you lose yourself and then Forget the good St. Patrick And see all those snakes again! |
| Posted by: CelticRose 14-Mar-2004, 10:10 PM |
| And a very HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY to you all! That day is one of my favorite days! I watch QVC all day and buy stuff from Ireland. ......mostly jewelry! Does anybody else watch QVC St Patrick's Day?! |
| Posted by: TracieE 16-Mar-2004, 12:50 PM |
| [COLOR=green]Happy st paddys day to all here at celtic radio! May the irish luck shine on you this day. |
| Posted by: Richard Bercot 16-Mar-2004, 04:00 PM |
| ?Irish Cures, Mystics Charms & Superstitions? by Lady Wilde Then St. Patrick greatly desired that his day should also be fine so that the people might gather together in remembrance of him, and this also was granted. So from that time forth the Saint?s day, the 17th of March, is always fine, for so it was decreed from the ancient times when he was upon earth. Happy St. Patrick's Day Everyone. |
| Posted by: ChuckDenton 16-Mar-2004, 11:53 PM |
| Beautiful posting ( Traditions of St. Patrick's Day celebrating)...and a happy Holy day to all of you! Chuck |
| Posted by: Madadh 17-Mar-2004, 04:57 AM |
| May all the joy that echoes through a happy Irish song and all the luck the shamrock brings be yours the whole year long May you have blessings, pleasures, friends, to gladden all life's way, And may good Saint Patrick smile on you today and always. |
| Posted by: Caithness 17-Mar-2004, 05:36 AM |
| We had snow here in NYC yesterday and its 27 degrees thismorning, so the " Top o' the Mornin'" is a bit brisk this year, Happy Day to us all! Cheers! |
| Posted by: speakeral 17-Mar-2004, 05:38 AM |
| Here's a short prayer some of us use to open evening prayer at our church. I believe that it originated with the Community of St. Aidan: In the name of the restful Father, In the name of the peaceful Son, In the name of the calming Spirit, may we and God be one. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Speaker [I]The journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step. But then, so does a fall down a flight of stairs. |
| Posted by: Mailagnas maqqas Dunaidonas 17-Mar-2004, 05:39 AM |
Happy St. Patrick's day, one and all.  |
| Posted by: Arianrhod 17-Mar-2004, 06:18 AM |
| Cold and ICY in PA ! Happy St Paddys day all ! Madadh, Nice doggie, wolfhound or lurcher?? In Service to the Dream. Paula |
| Posted by: maggiemahone1 17-Mar-2004, 06:23 AM |
| These things, I warmly wish for you Someone to love, some work to do, A bit o' sun A bit of cheer And a guardian angel Always near. Happy St. Patrick's Day to All! |
| Posted by: Patch 17-Mar-2004, 06:32 AM |
| Have a Great St. Patricks day!!! |
| Posted by: andybean 17-Mar-2004, 06:43 AM |
| HAPPY ST PATTY'S DAY TO ALL ME FEISTY PIRATES , MAY YER BOAT NEVER SINK MAY YOUR CHEKS ALWAYS BE PINK OR MAKE THAT GREEN FER TADAY YA NARLEEE KNAVES YA !!!!!!!!! |
| Posted by: Fizban312 17-Mar-2004, 06:48 AM |
Everyone's Irish today. Happy St Paddy's say from Paddy (not from Ireland but from Poland  ) I wish you all streams of Guinness Slainte!!!! Btw. I'm looking for someone who can speak gaeilige/irish and would like to teach me by mail (chat thing or something:) My mail: [email protected] Go rabh maith agat!  Fizban/Paddy |
| Posted by: toddrfox 17-Mar-2004, 06:51 AM |
| Happy St. Patricks Day to you! "May the road rise to meet you May the wind be always at your back May the sun shine warm upon your face May the rain fall soft upon your fields And until we meet again And until we meet again May God hold you in the palm of his hand." |
| Posted by: maisky 17-Mar-2004, 07:45 AM |
| YUM! Good beer! So what if it's before 8 AM? It's St. Patrick's day!! |
| Posted by: tsargent62 17-Mar-2004, 07:48 AM |
| Wud ya believe the green beer started flowing in Detroit by 7AM in the bars? Happy St. Pat's! Be safe everyone! |
| Posted by: RavenWing 17-Mar-2004, 07:49 AM |
| Hello all! Happy St. Patricks Day! I see the forums are working just fine. Keeping my fingers crossed.... |
| Posted by: calicowade 17-Mar-2004, 07:51 AM |
| From just a few miles off the Great Wagon Rd, that brought so many Irish immigrants to the hills of Virginia and North Carolina, Happy Saint Patricks Day. |
| Posted by: Blue_Rogue 17-Mar-2004, 07:58 AM |
Morning and Happy St Patricks to you!!! Heres wishing everyone all the merriment of the day  |
| Posted by: Scott77 17-Mar-2004, 08:00 AM |
| An Irish Blessing.... May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, And the rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. Happy St Patrick's Day to One and All! |
| Posted by: Randy 17-Mar-2004, 08:06 AM |
| Happy St Pats day from the land of ice and snow (((( |
| Posted by: gaberlunzie 17-Mar-2004, 08:14 AM |
A VERY HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO ALL from sunny Germany!  We have an Irish Pub just around the corner from where I live and so I will "help" my Irish friends to celebrate this day! |
| Posted by: ctreser 17-Mar-2004, 08:19 AM |
| The top o' the mornin' to you from the West Coast. Thank you for all the St. Patrick's Day posting, especially the "Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Old Ireland". |
| Posted by: DeGraff 17-Mar-2004, 08:24 AM |
| Aye, from the slushy barrens of Minnesota comes a warm St. Patty's Day wish to you all!! Now if I could just figure out how to get out of work today.........any ideas? |
| Posted by: maisky 17-Mar-2004, 08:27 AM |
| From Cap'n Wacky's traditional Irish blessings: http://www.capnwacky.com/stpats/blessings.html May those who love us, love us And those who don't love us, May God turn their hearts And if he can't turn their hearts, May he make anvils fall from the sky, to land on their heads with hilarious pranging sounds. May the road rise to meet you, just like it always does, when you get so drunk, you pass out in the street. May the leprechauns be near you, To spread luck along your way. And may all of the medications Take the awful hallucinations of tiny screeching people away. |
| Posted by: TheCarolinaScotsman 17-Mar-2004, 08:32 AM |
| HAPPY SAINT PATRICK'S DAY May this day of Irish celebration be a day of Celtic unity. |
| Posted by: dundee 17-Mar-2004, 08:34 AM |
| tis snowin on st paddy's day???? aye rollin over in bed throwin the cover over me head and reachin for the guinness on the night stand...... happy happy all... i am really at work...... no guinness .,........ HAPPY ST PADDY's hmmmm i really need to get a clever icon this shadowy thing just dont make it somebody wanna pick one out for me????  |
| Posted by: PoniesRGr8 17-Mar-2004, 08:40 AM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone! My name is Sarah and I am new to posting at the forums here, but I have been listening to Highlander Radio for about the past five months. I absolutely love it. It is such a great alternative to the sorry excuses for radio stations in my town To let you know a little bit about myself, my interests are music (most genres, but especially Celtic and Bluegrass), horseback riding, artist promotion, and going to concerts. I am a self taught guitarist and mandolinist. I am a college student studying for a career in the music industry, hopefully as a promoter or manager for solo artists and groups. Have a wonderful day! As you slide down the banister of life, may the splinters never point in the wrong direction! --Irish Blessing |
| Posted by: jennifer 17-Mar-2004, 08:55 AM |
| Hello all you Celtic Radio people! So glad I can participate in St. Patrick's Day Contest! I love to  to the music here, especially bagpipes and drums! Skyedance, Heather Dale, and Mary Black. Soon I'll get a broadband connection, then my life is all ! !Jennifer |
| Posted by: cvrupert 17-Mar-2004, 08:55 AM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day to all from my desk just outside our nation's (US) capitol. As on most day's I am enjoying the streaming audio as I work. RE: the references to corned beef and cabbage in some earlier posts. It is my understanding that this was a taste acquired by the many Irish immigrants to the New England (read Boston) area. The "New England Boiled Dinner" of corned beef, potatoes, and cabbages was part of the very limited menu of foods that would keep through the long winters. |
| Posted by: Infamous 17-Mar-2004, 08:57 AM |
| I'll be going to New York today for the parade under the guise of a business trip (I am so happy the Interphex Pharmaceutical Conference is today!!). Will provide a full report on NYC happenings on my return! Slante'! Tom |
| Posted by: dalhorn 17-Mar-2004, 09:19 AM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day to all. May God bless all who read this and may you share in His blessings today. Wearing the green in Alabama. |
| Posted by: Cosmict 17-Mar-2004, 09:20 AM |
| Happy St Patricks Day to All! Thanks to Highlander radio for being so awesome! I have discovered new & enchanting music on this site! Thanks for being a wonderful help to magical celtic artists! Thanks! Tony Tolin |
| Posted by: oldraven 17-Mar-2004, 09:34 AM |
| Happy St. Patty's, folks. Drink a green beer for me. |
| Posted by: rhywun 17-Mar-2004, 10:01 AM |
| happy st.patricks day to you all. I live in Belgium, but this whole week there is lots to do here about everything that is irish.love it! |
| Posted by: Gwydo 17-Mar-2004, 10:52 AM |
 To all who frequent these hallowed halls: May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face. And rains fall soft upon your fields. May the leprechauns be near you, To spread luck along your way. And may all the Irish angels, Smile upon you St. Patrick's Day.  |
| Posted by: Stevo 17-Mar-2004, 10:55 AM |
| Happy St. Patty Day All!! I'm wearing my green Clan Donald shirt today and plan on having a cold beer tonight. No Green Beer please!! |
| Posted by: High Plains Drifter 17-Mar-2004, 10:56 AM |
| Just a brief St. Patrick's Day greeting to all those out there who have Irish blood running through their veins and all those that wish they did. |
| Posted by: VetteGal 17-Mar-2004, 11:13 AM |
| Happy St Patricks Day to all. Erin Go Bragh! Nikki |
| Posted by: Irish Stepper 17-Mar-2004, 11:15 AM |
| Happy St Patrick's Day Everyone!!! I'll be busy having a birthday party for my son. He's a big 6 years old today!! |
| Posted by: Swanny 17-Mar-2004, 11:17 AM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Great White North. This morning Mitch Seavey won the Iditarod. At my house it's currently +18 degrees and snowing. Swanny |
| Posted by: deilf 17-Mar-2004, 11:34 AM |
| A green and glorious St. Patrick's Day from the Irish Hills of Central California. They really are called the Irish Hills, and this time of year, they look much like the real thing, except for the absence of the stone walls and the color-coded sheep. And of course here everyone drives on the wrong side of the road. My bit of Irish blood came to life while I was on the green isle a while ago, and I long for the day that I can return. Something cool and wet and secret and green calls to me from way back near the source of the great mystic spiral. As you approach a town on an Irish highway in the west, signs ask you to slow down. I started to think of these signs as good advice for life in general, so with that, I bid you all to "go mal!" It's a beautiful day, don't let it slip away! |
| Posted by: Annabelle 17-Mar-2004, 11:37 AM |
| Aye, til a glorious day is it not! Everywhere I go today everyone is in the spririt of the Holiday! I've got my Corned Beef, cabbage and potatoes already done for dinner. When are ya'll coming over? Happy St. Patty's Day to everyone here at Celtic Radio! A special Happy St. patty's Day MacFive and the Mrs. too! Annabelle |
| Posted by: celtica 17-Mar-2004, 11:41 AM |
| Happy St Patrick's Day to you all, the irishs and the others... I think I'll have a drink later in this smoky but friendly pub called The Dubliner's. And maybe I'll sing some old songs. Here in Brittany we love irish folk. so the night wil be short and sure tomorrow my voice will be broken... |
| Posted by: Mayte2 17-Mar-2004, 11:51 AM |
| Happy St Patricks Day to you all Hope you have lots of these and hear a lot of this but don`t end up feeling like this  You never know, you might end up doing this  Mayte PS He was Welsh you know |
| Posted by: muleskinner 17-Mar-2004, 12:08 PM |
| My last name is Mueller, however my grandmother was born upstairs in an Irish pub so I have the blood and will be raising a few glasses to the old saint tonight. Blessed be all! |
| Posted by: djam1023 17-Mar-2004, 12:09 PM |
| A wild Irish greeting to you all. I've had my Corned Beef and as usual my mum dod not cook nearly enough! DO NOT DRINK GREEN BEER!!!  |
| Posted by: CelticRose 17-Mar-2004, 12:20 PM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day to you all. I am wearing the green with shamrocks on it. Have a Happy and safe day! |
| Posted by: beadwired 17-Mar-2004, 12:44 PM |
| To all our Irish Cousins around the World, Greetings and Happy Saint Patrick's Day from sunny warm Phoenix, Arizona. It will be a warm 88+ degrees today. Much Irish Love, Lesha & Venton McPhearson |
| Posted by: nehalenni 17-Mar-2004, 12:46 PM |
HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY TO ALL!  |
| Posted by: coastman 17-Mar-2004, 12:49 PM |
| What a great day it is for the Irish. My ancestral home is Northern Ireland, I was born on St. Patrick's Day and I do have green eyes. So I wear "The Green" always. Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone. Oh! How I wish y'all were in Savannah celebrating St. Patrick's Day with me. It is our 180th parade. |
| Posted by: TechGnome 17-Mar-2004, 12:52 PM |
| Aye! Greetings and warm wishes from across the pond in America! May your hearth always be warm and bright and may your pint always be full. TG |
| Posted by: slangevar 17-Mar-2004, 01:19 PM |
| Happy St Patrick's Day from Scotland via Canada! Cheers! |
| Posted by: marble 17-Mar-2004, 02:01 PM |
| I LOVE YOU STATION. THANKS FOR WELCOMING ME AS A MEMBER! I'LL TELL ALL MY FRIEMDS : |
| Posted by: malartic 17-Mar-2004, 02:07 PM |
| Happy St.Patricks day every. From cold and snowy Ontario. |
| Posted by: RobertH 17-Mar-2004, 02:10 PM |
| To those who are Irish by birth, heritage, or deportment - happy St. Patrick's Day! Since this is the one day on which we are all Irish, I'll be tipping my glass to you this evening. |
| Posted by: jabberwocky 17-Mar-2004, 02:25 PM |
| Happy Saint Patrick's Day to you all! |
| Posted by: beadwired 17-Mar-2004, 02:53 PM |
| AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH May there always be work for your hands to do; May your purse always hold a coin or two; May the sun always shine on your windowpane; May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain; May the hand of a friend always be near you; May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!! Be Green today! Lesha & Venton McPhearson Phoenix, Arizona, USA MacPherson Clan of Scotland LOVE MUCH, LIVE WELL & LAUGH OFTEN |
| Posted by: beadwired 17-Mar-2004, 03:03 PM |
| Attached is a picture for everyone to enjoy and help celebrate St. Patrick's Day today. Lesha & Venton McPhearson LOVE MUCH, LIVE WELL & LAUGH OFTEN |
| Posted by: JaneyMae 17-Mar-2004, 03:05 PM |
HAPPY ST. PADDY'S DAY FROM THE CLAN OF FITZPATRICK!!!!! WHEN IRISH EYES ARE SMILIN' THE REST OF THE WORLD WONDERS WHAT THEY ARE UP TO!!!   |
| Posted by: beadwired 17-Mar-2004, 03:05 PM |
| Ooops, when I previewed the message the attachment was lost. Here it is again and I won't preview message this time. Lesha |
| Posted by: MacErca 17-Mar-2004, 03:16 PM |
| I want to wish everyone a Happy Saint Patricks Day to all, and to the wearin o' the green, have fun and be safe. |
| Posted by: MDF3530 17-Mar-2004, 03:24 PM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day to all from the Clan McLoughlin! BTW, no I won't be drinkin' any green beer today. Here in Chicago, chances are it is the dye that they put in the Chicago River  . The only thing green I allow in my beer is a wedge of lime in my Corona . |
| Posted by: bobh 17-Mar-2004, 03:49 PM |
 Happy St. Patrick's Day greetings to all Irish music lovers everywhere. Sweden is drinking green beer today! |
| Posted by: gtrplr 17-Mar-2004, 04:05 PM |
| A happy St. Patrick's Day to you and yours! Randal Smith |
| Posted by: shamalama 17-Mar-2004, 04:21 PM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day y'all! May the saddest day of your future be no worse than the happiest day of your past. |
| Posted by: Simkus 17-Mar-2004, 04:21 PM |
| A very Happy St. Patrick's Day to everyone. May your day be filled with love and laughter, and lots of drinking if you are into that. |
| Posted by: MacEoghainn 17-Mar-2004, 04:36 PM |
| An Irish Thought for an Irish Day! The Green Little Shamrock by Andrew Cherry There's a dear little plant that grows in our isle, 'Twas St. Patrick himself sure that set it. It thrives through the bog, through the brake, and the mireland; And he called it the dear little shamrock of Ireland. MacE |
| Posted by: dundee 17-Mar-2004, 05:00 PM |
| ok so i picked out an avatar (see earlier post)..... always liked thistles.......... they look so nice in my lawn...*L*..... well work is done and its off to the yardarm for cornbeef and cabbage..... and maybe a guinness.... have happy st paddies......... mind your pints and be safe. |
| Posted by: plaidtoaster 17-Mar-2004, 05:31 PM |
| Wishing everybody at celticradio.net an excellent St. Patrick's day! Thank you for the site, and the broadcasting of such great music! |
| Posted by: hk91666 17-Mar-2004, 05:33 PM |
| A Happy St Paddy's day to all on the internet and especially listening to Celtic Music. |
| Posted by: 3Ravens 17-Mar-2004, 05:53 PM |
| Happy St Paddy's Day!! I'm wearing green to work tonight instead of blue, and ta heck with all of 'em! |
| Posted by: stevenpd 17-Mar-2004, 06:07 PM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day to all kith and kin! I raise my glass of Guinness to everyone's health and prosperity! |
| Posted by: valpal 59 17-Mar-2004, 06:32 PM |
| HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY |
| Posted by: phamil 17-Mar-2004, 06:35 PM |
| Happy St. Patick's Day to all! Pray for peace in all of the world this day! |
| Posted by: Kimoeagle 17-Mar-2004, 06:38 PM |
Although they do not hold a St. Patrick's Day parade today in Angola, IN, I am comforted by the memories of those parades that I DID have the pleasure to see and to participate in --- the NYC St. Patrick's Day parade in the 60s that was headed up by the Kennedy family and Cardinal Spellman, and several of the St. Patrick's Day parades held in Chicago, where they dye the river green! . and where 500,000+ Irish-Americans celebrate the day in good Irish fashion!     And, my friends, the emoticons tell the story! My best wishes to you all, and 'may you be in Heaven a half an hour before the devil knows you're dead!!!'  Kimoeagle |
| Posted by: single speed 17-Mar-2004, 06:38 PM |
| Happy St. Paddy's Day. I tip my Tullimore to all of you! |
| Posted by: maisky 17-Mar-2004, 06:58 PM | ||
You tell 'em Sis! |
| Posted by: Macfive 17-Mar-2004, 07:10 PM |
| Well I certainly enjoyed reading everyone's greetings and comments here!! This has been a great day for Highlander Radio and our website. We had nearly 250 people listening to our broadcast at one point during the day. This thread has got to have set a record. 89 replies in 1 day!!!! Thanks for everyone taking the time to write! |
| Posted by: profpinky 17-Mar-2004, 07:11 PM |
| No relief for me on this St. Paddy's Day, as I have to teach tonight, but I'll be thinking about all of you out drinking green beer! And for the New York branch with the brisk weather, here in LA it was 80 degrees and sunny... profpinky (who almost never posts, but wants to win the Heather Dale cd...) |
| Posted by: gandster 17-Mar-2004, 07:19 PM |
| wishing eveyone a very happy saint pads !!! (ive actually got a glass of pinot just now.... )...but as the sayng goes....God created alcohol to keep the irish from taking over ... cheers !! gan |
| Posted by: AaronD 17-Mar-2004, 08:05 PM |
| Happy St. Patricks Day !!!! May the green bring joy to all!! |
| Posted by: roguepagan 17-Mar-2004, 08:09 PM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!! Rogue |
| Posted by: MDF3530 17-Mar-2004, 08:22 PM |
| Thank God no leprechauns created any mischief with the site this year like they did last year (knock on wood) ! |
| Posted by: catlynelizabeth 17-Mar-2004, 08:51 PM |
| Happy Saint Patrick's Day To all. The best holiday ever!!!!!!!!!!! I'm new at this so please forgive all faux pas that I may present. |
| Posted by: High Plains Drifter 17-Mar-2004, 10:21 PM |
| I have just finished watching "The Quiet Man" and putting a good sized dent in a bottle of Jameson's while the wife drank Carolan's Irish creme. That has been our St Patrick's day tradition for about twenty years or so now. It keeps us off the streets and gives us something to look forward to doing. Once a year is just about right to view the movie but it gets better as the whiskey and Irish creme go down. By the time the fight scene starts I can't figure out why it didn't win the Oscar for best picture. Really though, it is a fun movie for about one viewing a year. I hope this has been a great St. Patrick's Day for all out there in cyberland. |
| Posted by: Alaskan Haggis 18-Mar-2004, 12:38 AM |
| Happy St. Patrick's Day to all the Emerald Islanders |
| Posted by: ChuckDenton 18-Mar-2004, 09:08 AM |
| Caithness - I hope that the cold didn't keep many away from your parade this year! One day, I'd like to come up there and celebrate in NYC. Our parade in Kansas City is said to be the 3rd largest! Come down some time and see. Happy day after (oooh my head!) Chuck  |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 19-Mar-2004, 09:08 AM |
| I'm too late! Buh-WAH!!!! I wanted to ask a question too... what are St. Patrick's Day celebrations like in Ireland, or the UK in general? I'm wondering if its like celebrations here, green beer and parades and such; or is it more of a religious day... S. |
| Posted by: Catriona 19-Mar-2004, 09:40 AM |
| In the areas of Ireland that I have visited, - go to Mass and not much more! In the UK - well, nothing much. Irish-themed pubs in Scotland seem to TRY to persuade people to participate - but as I never drink in them I can't say for sure what they do I read that Ken Livingstone, the Mayor of London, started a St Patrick's Day parade in London.... but it's not very big. Believe he modelled it on Irish celebrations in the States! |
| Posted by: Jpipe 19-Mar-2004, 10:08 AM |
| I hope we passed a very good Saint Patrick' day. This evening I will go with my Bagad Pariz - Ti Ar Vretoned (breton Band) play for the Saint Patrick and Tuesday I have anticipated at the pub of Saint Denis (near the Stade de France) with my Pipe Band Blious. We have drink some Guiness and Killkenny and played many bagpipe preparing the second Tartan Day in Paris Sunday April the 4th.You're wellcome |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 20-Mar-2004, 02:23 PM |
| A Tartan Day in Paris - now I'd like to be present for that day! I like the thought of a pipe band in Paris... much finer music than what I heard while I was there. So it seems that most St. Patrick Day celebrations are not as 'gaudy' as the ones stateside... interesting. Thanks to everyone for sharing with me. What makes me feel respectful towards St. Patrick was visiting Ireland and learning about he was so influential in bringing the Christian faith there... I appreciate him, as a Christian myself. I am not Catholic, but I've read how Christianity was spread in Ireland by people such as Patrick and Brigid and I do like their dedication. I have a beautiful St. Brigid's cross given to me by a dear friend, that I love wearing. Do you know that there was a commercial advertising Guinness showing a Santa Claus-ish green & white clad St. Patrick? It was appalling! To try to create a similiarity between Santa and Patrick is just not right... |
| Posted by: CelticRose 20-Mar-2004, 06:15 PM |
| Well, I have a friend from Northern Ireland and I asked her what the traditional day is like and she said they have parades and have Irish stew. However, she said that we have much more fun in America over this day than they do. She also told me that to refer to St. Patrick's Day as St. Paddy's or St. Patty's is both rude and insulting to them in Ireland. Just thought I would share. |
| Posted by: deirfiur 21-Mar-2004, 07:49 AM |
| Beannachtai na Feile Padraig!!!! |
| Posted by: Siobhan Blues 22-Mar-2004, 08:23 AM | ||
Did she think it was okay then, the way celebrations tend to be here? I think I much prefer a parade and stew than green-tinted fountains...  I've heard 'Paddy' used as a rather derogatory nickname for an Irishman, I'm not surprised that she also says its rude and insulting. |
| Posted by: CelticRose 22-Mar-2004, 02:41 PM | ||||
Actually S Blues, my Irish friend is pretty laid back about what we do here in America as she has been her many times and likes it here and the things we do. She didn't seem insulted at all when I sent a copy of that article. However, she is insulted by our use of referring St Patrick's Day as St. Paddy or worse yet....St Patty which is a "girls name." |
| Posted by: cmitrick 22-Mar-2004, 05:55 PM |
| Happy Saint Patrick's Day from sunny California. |
| Posted by: Fizban312 25-Mar-2004, 04:10 AM |
| How did you spend St Patricks week (for me week -I'm Patrick birth 20.03) of drinking?? (i hope not "green beer" but true irish stout ) Fizban (just the wizard) |