Tag Archives: Irish

Happy Saint Patrick Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 by irishroverpei

The Blarney Stone – Myth or Legend? The Blarney stone has woven around itself a unique tradition of myth, legend and Romance. It is said that the secret of the holy stone was given to Cormac MacCarthy, King of Munster … Continue reading →

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Origin of the word Boycott.

Posted on February 23, 2016 by irishroverpei

The word boycott entered the English language during the Irish “Land War” and is derived from the name of Captain Charles Boycott, the land agent of an absentee landlord, Lord Erne, who lived in Lough Mask House, in County Mayo, … Continue reading →

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A Little Irish Humour.

Posted on December 19, 2015 by irishroverpei

Time for another weekend break from my Christmas catastrophes, we need a little time to laugh. Warning, don’t make an ass of yourself when you visit the doctor.   An Irishman goes to the Doctor with botty problems….        ‘Dactor, … Continue reading →

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A Little Sunday Morning Humour.

Posted on November 29, 2015 by irishroverpei

Need to add a little humour this morning as we are both just a wee bit under the weather. Linda had a tooth out on Friday and now thinks she has an infection in the jaw? I have been feeling … Continue reading →

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A Little Sunday Humour!!!

Posted on November 1, 2015 by irishroverpei

Murphy’s Law???? Enough to make a dog laugh Bloke at a horse race whispers to Murphy next to him, “Do you want the winner of the next race?” Murphy replies “No tanks, I’ve only got a small garden.” Murphy and … Continue reading →

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For My English Friends

Posted on October 24, 2015 by irishroverpei

A shipmate sent me an email with a poem sent to him by another shipmate living in Spain. At the end of the poem it said if you are English please share. Well, I’m actually Irish but decided to share … Continue reading →

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The Voice of an Angel

Posted on October 4, 2015 by irishroverpei

I cannot think of a nicer way to start a Sunday Morning than watching and listening to the attached link There is no need to say more. God Bless and keep reading

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Refugees or Invasion. Part Two

Posted on September 28, 2015 by irishroverpei

As I expected I have received several responses to the above blog heading I posted on 25th Sept. A few as expected opposed the content but most were in general agreement. It wasn’t posted to start an argument or to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Morning Irish Humour

Posted on April 26, 2015 by irishroverpei

Having a laugh at the expense of the Irish. A Muslim has been shot in the head with a starting pistol; police say it’s definitely race related… Due to a water shortage in Ireland, Dublin swimming baths have announced they … Continue reading →

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Happy Saint Patrick Day

Posted on March 17, 2015 by irishroverpei

The Blarney Stone – Myth or Legend? The Blarney stone has woven around itself a unique tradition of myth, legend and Romance. It is said that the secret of the holy stone was given to Cormac MacCarthy, King of Munster … Continue reading →

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