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Tag Archives: Saint Patrick
Patrick mac Calpuirn o Éireann, Patron Saint of Ireland (387 – 461) – Genealogy
From the genealogy site geni.com, here is a biographical history of Saint Patrick. Patrick mac Calpuirn o Éireann, Patron Saint of Ireland (387 – 461) – Genealogy.
’tis Himself, Honey O’Badger, wearin’ the green
Link here (click), design copyright Alice Flynn
Posted in Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Ireland, Ireland, Irish, Life, Nature, News, Saint Patrick's Day
Tagged Art, culture, entertainment, events, humor, illustration, Ireland, life, nature, news, Saint Patrick, travel
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A Shamrock Is Not A 4-Leaf Clover
It is that time of year again. When I was a girl, Saint Patrick’s day was a holy day, not the commercial mess it has become in the USA. In addition to the green beer and stereotypes of drunken hooligans, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Ireland, Ireland, Irish, Life, News, Saint Patrick's Day
Tagged Art, culture, design, holiday gifts, holidays, illustration, Ireland, life, nature, news, Saint Patrick, shamrock, tee shirt design
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Lyrics to Erin Gra Mo Chroi
Back in 2001, I had found an interesting discussion in a thread at Mudcat.org folk forum about the origin of this song. Several recordings in English are available, but as time went by in the discussion, it seems probable that … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Ireland, Ireland, Irish, Life, Saint Patrick's Day
Tagged alice flynn, erin gra mo chroi, folk music, folk song, Ireland, Saint Patrick, song
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March Snow
In spring, we get wet snow over night, even though day time temperatures have been going up above freezing. The coating of snow is beautiful, but as leaves start to bud out, inevitably, branches are broken and trees fall all … Continue reading
Posted in Life, Nature, Saint Patrick's Day
Tagged nature, photography, Saint Patrick, snow, spring, trees
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Saint Patrick’s Day Shillelagh design
When my great grandparents, Peter Flynn and Bridget Keaveney Flynn, immigrated to America from Ireland, my great-grandfather came two years before the rest of the family. When Bridget and her children, including my grandfather, who was 17 at the time, … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Family, Ireland, Irish, Life, Saint Patrick's Day
Tagged blackthorn stick, designs, illustration, Ireland, Irish, Irish immigration, leitrim, mug, Saint Patrick, shillelagh, tee shirt design
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The Shamrock Will Be Worn
A cliche symbol, the shamrock has been over-used in many ways, becoming the “plastic Paddy” icon that has commercialized Saint Patrick’s Day. It sets my teeth on edge when I see a four leaf clover image used interchangeably with a … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Family, Life, Watercolors
Tagged alice flynn, erin gra mo chroi, etsy, folk music, folk song, Ireland, jewelry, Saint Patrick, song, watercolor
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Saint Patrick’s Day is near
One of my favorite holy days, Saint Patrick’s day is commemorated by my small painting of an Irish harp. I made a one of a kind necklace from the painting. It’s in my Etsy shop at etsy.com/shop/AliceFlynn.
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Tagged etsy, jewelry, painter, Saint Patrick
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Irish Folk Song Winter It Has Passed art and music Alice Flynn
Posted in Art, Birds, Life, Nature, Oil Paintings
Tagged alice flynn, Birds, darcy, etsy, fine art, folk music, folk song, Ireland, jane austen, jewelry, leitrim, love, mr darcy, Oil Paintings, Paintings, pride and prejudice, Saint Patrick, song, watercolor
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