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Across the Fence:  Any Irish Farm Girls?  |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
 Posted - Mar 02 2020 : 10:05:42 PM
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I almost got to set foot in Ireland,,
On one of my trips back from Germany, we landed at Shannon Airport.. A rather large gentleman with a crew cut, boarded the plane and announced that we could not disembark the plan.. but he didn't say why.. I suspect it was for our safety.. thus. I was not able to visit the Shannon Crystal Duty Free shop at the airport!.. to say I was bummed was an understatement! But safety first.
We had a 2hour lay over,, and let me tell you,, it got warm and stuff sitting there on the plan for that long...
Oh and yes,, I have 12% combo of Irish/Northern Wales in my DNA...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6785 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6785 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 05:55:53 AM
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Grace, I'm Irish on my mother's side and 100% Irish in my soul. English & German on my daddy's side. Mother said her two grandmothers spoke with a heavy Irish bough. At 102 they rode horseback to prove to the other they could do it. One lived a couple more years and the other to 106. Through the years I have wondered if they came to America because of the potato famine and found their way to Texas.
Red hair and broad faces all Irish traits run in my mother's family. I wasn't blessed with red hair but I do have the broad Irish face.
May all Irish blessings be on all FarmGirls and may the joy of being Irish keep you through hard times.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 07:50:50 AM
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Sara,, Luv it!
Yes, I remember (barely) about the high influx of Irish immergrants during the Potato Famine.. Many young ladies worked as maids, house keepers and nannys...
Love the Irish Spirit!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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sherone_13
True Blue Farmgirl
2460 Posts
Sherone
Evanston
WY
USA
2460 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 10:30:03 AM
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I have not been to Ireland. However, I have traced my paternal roots back to Northern Ireland, in the Lyons clan. The crest and tartan are below.
Sherone
Farmgirl Sister #93
My Blog
www.annapearlshomestead.wordpress.com
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NatChap
True Blue Farmgirl
441 Posts
Natalie
Clarkesville
GA
USA
441 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 12:08:33 PM
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I am half-Irish. My paternal grandfather was 100% and my maternal grandmother was 100%. The Irish great grandparents came from Ireland and wound up in Arkansas. My great, great Uncle Luther played a guitar at little bars/joints with a rooster named, Red. They say he poured whiskey down the throat of Red, but I bet it was water. Whiskey is too precious to waste for an Irish guitar player, and it would probably kill the rooster. I haven't been to Ireland yet.
Keep shining!
Natalie
"Ask what makes you come alive and go do it." ~Howard Thurman |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9233 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9233 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 2:56:16 PM
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Garce,
I am Irish and my brother's have traced our roots back. Sadly, I have never been to Ireland but it is on my bucket list!
Paternal grandmother and let me tell you she passed the Irish looks down through the kids and grandkids. My dad called it our Irish mug but he meant our chins. LOL! He also was part Mohawk on her side. My generation is 1/16th I believe. More Irish in these veins though. We are also Scottish on Dad's father's side. My brother's have the tartans. My mom was Dutch and English.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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LadyInRed
True Blue Farmgirl
6740 Posts
PeggyAnn
Vancouver
WA
USA
6740 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 5:06:39 PM
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I am not full-blooded Irish...I am a mix of Irish/English/Scottish and no I have never been to Ireland. And yes, I found this out through DNA Testing. On my Mom's & Dad's Side.
I love reading Stories about The Irish and we celebrate our Heritage as much as we can here in WA State.
Love, Hugs, And Irish Blessings,
Peggy
Farmgirl #1326
Member since Feb. 2010
Dec 2011-Farmgirl of the Month
Aug 2018-Farmgirl of the Month
LOVE YOU TO THE BEACH AND BACK!
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 6:11:18 PM
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Denise and Peggy.. isn't it fun to dig into our DNA and learn why we have certain traits..
Lets indulge in Cornbeef and Cabbage and green beer to celebrate.. heeheehee!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1019 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 10:03:54 PM
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Hi everyone,
I found out on Ancestry that both sets of maternal great grandparents were born in Ireland. Some were from Tipperary and some from Dublin. I also found a picture of one set though I can't remember right now which set. On my father's side we are Scottish. So that give me Celric
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1019 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 10:04:57 PM
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Hi everyone,
I found out on Ancestry that both sets of maternal great grandparents were born in Ireland. Some were from Tipperary and some from Dublin. I also found a picture of one set though I can't remember right now which set. On my father's side we are Scottish. So that makes me Celtic on both sides.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1019 Posts |
Posted - Mar 03 2020 : 10:13:01 PM
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Funny story sorta. I use to work at our county fire department years ago. There was a captain with the first name of Kelly.
Most people think of Kelly as a female name. While researching gaelic words and names I came across "Kelly". When I saw the captain the next time I asked him if he knew what his name meant in Gaelic. He kinda grumbled and said no. I informed him it translates to "Warrior". He smiled and thanked me. Guess I made his day back then.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Blessed in Colorado
True Blue Farmgirl
6436 Posts
Debbie L.
Oregon
USA
6436 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 06:02:21 AM
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I am 30% Irish and thrilled to be so. I did not know what I was until a couple of years ago when I did my DNA. It has been a difficult journey to find out who I am, but also fun. I have always celebrated St. Patty's day, it is a very jolly holiday.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Colorado/Oregon
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012 and February2018
“My altars are My Mountains
and the ocean.” Lord Byron”
Women are Angels, and
when someone breaks our wings we simply continue to fly on our Broomsticks. We’re flexible like that.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9233 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9233 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 10:10:48 AM
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Yes Grace! Corned beef and cabbage but I like to make other dishes to celebrate the day. Always looking in to new
ones. I found a cookbook called Irish Heritage that I enjoy using and perusing.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6785 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6785 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 4:15:52 PM
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Tonight at 8:30 p.m. CST Channel 13 PBS out of Dallas is airing the Best of Celtic Woman. I hope I can watch some of it before I fall asleep. Celtic Woman is an amazing group.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
Posted - Mar 04 2020 : 5:41:36 PM
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I remember as a kid,, you had better wear something green on St. Paddy's Day or you could get pinched.. I suspect nower days,, that is considered inappropriate.
I still out of habit wear something green are at least a green shamrock pin.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
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CountryBorn
True Blue Farmgirl
1545 Posts
Mary Jane
New York
USA
1545 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 06:30:08 AM
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I am solid Irish on my mothers side. Always been proud of it. Have the red hair and blue green eyes, ok the temper too lol. But just like good Irish whiskey it mellowed with age !My youngest daughter ended up with the most beautiful green eyes you ever saw. I am very proud of my Irish heritage. I also am Scot on my dads side. So what a combo !!
Mary Jane
There can be no happiness if the things we believe in are different from the things we do. Freya Stark |
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9233 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
9233 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 07:31:35 AM
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MaryJane,
Yes, the temper. I didn't want to mention that for me though. LOL!
Also Scot on my dad's side. Quite a combo for sure. My brother's are really into our ancestry. They have written up a ton of stuff. Very interesting to see where we came from and how all of it comes together and makes us who we are! I married a half Irishman so my kids...iyiyi! LOL.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
http://www.ladybugsandlilacs.blogspot.com/
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texdane
Farmgirl Legend Chapter Leader Chapter Guru
4658 Posts
Nicole
Sandy Hook
CT
USA
4658 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 08:15:22 AM
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I have Irish roots. Was told we are “Scotch Irish” and my great grandmother’s last name was distinctly Irish! They landed in Arkansas, and my dear sweet grandmother was buried there, in a small cemetery, next to her all her relatives, including many brothers and sisters. They were farmers. We had redheads, brunettes, and blondes, all in my granny’s family, all with very pale Irish skin!
We visited relatives there when my daughter was little, and got to see my last living great-aunt before she died. It was an amazing feeling to stand on relative’s graves going back hundreds of years. We put flowers on my grandmother’s grave, and all of a sudden the vase leaked everywhere. We couldn’t find the hairline crack in the vase at all. We all felt like it was my grandmother, sending a sign, weeping with joy that we were all there. I haven’t been back since. :(
I definitely have an Irish personality - headstrong and stubborn, and independent. My daughter does too.
I love to cook Irish, though not a fan of lamb.
Farmgirl Hugs,
Nicole
Farmgirl Sister #1155
Suburban Farmgirl Blogger
Chapter Leader, CT Simpler Life Sisters
Farmgirl of the Month, Jan. 2013
Suburban Farmgirl Blog
http://sfgblog.maryjanesfarm.org/
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
6785 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
6785 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 2:33:04 PM
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Nicole though I didn't inherit red hair I do have the Irish pale skin - very pale.
Grace I've never had green beer but I am fond of triple casked single malt Irish whiskey. A little later I'll treat myself to a wee glass.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. & Feb 2019
Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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katmom
True Blue Farmgirl
17017 Posts
Grace
WACAL Gal
WashCalif.
USA
17017 Posts |
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Tumbleweed
True Blue Farmgirl
1019 Posts
Nancy
Texas
USA
1019 Posts |
Posted - Mar 05 2020 : 7:37:30 PM
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Anyone ever make colcannon for St.Patrick's day. I made it last year and it was good. Hubby didn't care for it. He has German roots. My bestie makes it every year.
For those who haven't heard of colcannon it is a traditional Irish dish made of potato with kale or cabbage.
TW
When life gives you more than you can stand.....kneel !
Grateful, Thankful and Blessed!
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Any Irish Farm Girls?
