Ireland. Ireland, oh you are magnificent. The country, the green, music, literature, and, most of all, its people are magnificent.
Our time in Ireland was only a few scant years where our memories are still are vivid. Our planned visit this year was shelved until the world heals and recovers.
No matter what might be passing in all countries, Irish children have a grasp of language that is peculiar to their country. These ginger haired children have a way of refocusing what is important comparatively.
So, that given, let's all go to the pub, sing some songs, take off pj's and put on clothes, argue with parents, and above all, be amazed at what a child can do at such a young age.
I'm second-generation Irish on my paternal side. So, I guess that is my excuse. My paternal grandparents came to Australia in the early 1900s from the little town of Armagh in County Armaugh, Northern Ireland, and settled in Rockhampton, central Queensland. It is there they began their family. They had six children...five survived. Of those surviving five was my late brother and my father.
ReplyDeleteOur great-grandmother on our maternal side was Irish...she marred a tall Scottish Highlander, and the rest of our maternal ancestors were Scots. Our blue-eyed mother had beautiful, natural auburn hair, and our Nana, Mum's mum had deep, rich chestnut-coloured hair.
How fortunate you are to have so much info!
DeleteHow funny, precious, and amazing they all are. My wonderful Irish children have the gift of gab too. They NEVER shut up.
ReplyDeleteI have some of those Irish children! No red hair, but blonde.
DeleteI enjoyed just watching the motions and expressions. It is such a treasure to meet and enjoy the lives of folks from other countries. Ireland has been on my LIST for years. I still hope to make the visit. WE's a little Irish blood hiding in there somewhere, at least that is what mama said.
ReplyDeleteI had an Irish shipmate once, loved to hear him sing.
Sweet was this,
Sherry & jack
Okay. You gotta go to Ireland. Once this Covid 19 is handleable, then go. You will never regret going, but you will regret not going.
DeletePS: My friend was almost as good as the last kid at singing, Danny Boy.
ReplyDeleteGood singing will never go awry, esp. on a ship.
DeleteOur foster son, Red-headed Alec, is mostly Irish and he does have that gift of Blarney.
ReplyDeleteNo matter how little % Irish blood one has, the gift of Blarney never leaves.
DeleteI am 2% Irish and there's no Blarney in me :(
DeleteI'm a listener not a talker.
I do hope that you can get back again this year - and that your memories sustain you in the interim.
ReplyDeleteSomeday we will.
DeleteThey certainly do know how to speak well. one of mine was like that, at two, she could hold conversations with complete strangers. I think it's great when kids can express themselves so well so early. Had to giggle at the six year old insisting she should be allowed to go to the pub.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can get back to Ireland soon.
What a delight! Our lst gr-child/daughter was and still is like that. At 2 and now at 16, she is incredible.
DeleteI hope you get to Ireland again soon! Maybe next year?
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to project at this point. Guess we will play Oculus Quest (hard to explain) with our offspring.
DeleteFunny! Challenging enough understanding an Irish adult, let alone a child.
ReplyDeleteDid the little girl talk you into taking her to the pub?
DeleteI love the Irish lilt. My sister-in-law is Irish, although, after age 6, she grew up in England. But she still has that silvery voice and delightful turn of phrase.
ReplyDeleteYou know, no matter where I moved over the years, my accent changes. But, if I return to home or anyway, the accent emerges.
DeleteHopefully you'll be able to get back there soon.
ReplyDeleteIt has been 20 years since we traveled there, and maybe next year?
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