| What does being Irish mean to me? I think it means that my ancestors are from Ireland. I think St. Patrick's Day means that you celebrate being Irish and the history of Ireland and it doesn't just mean dressing up in green clothes and trying to find leprechauns. I think being Irish is really cool because I get to try things some people might not get to try. It also means I did Irish dancing because I'm Irish and not just because it seemed fun. |
| I'm Irish in two ways. On my dad's side my Gran is 100% Irish. She's part Murphy and part O'Brien. On my mom's side my Grandpa, Eamonn Finbarr, was born in Kilrush, Ireland. This is a picture of him when he was studying to be a priest. My grandpa came to America in the late 1950's after deciding not to become a priest and met my grandma there. When he was studying to be a priest he went to many countries in Europe and learned 8 languages so he became a language professor at St. Bonaventure University. |
| These are my great grand parents. My great grandpa fought for Irish independence and my great grandma was a gunrunner for the Irish. Once the republic won independence he was a policeman for the republic, and they had a family. I asked a few friends and family what it means to be Irish. He's what they said: "Having a Irish ancestry and it was difficult having the O' in front of my last name." Gran "Being Irish means family and friends are stronger than any real or imagined sorrow." Dennis "I love the spirit of mischief and wit, and a keen appreciation for language that being Irish brings. Being Irish also gives me an appreciation for old things, mossy things, and all things abandoned, preferably made of stone and in a state of decay, found after tromping through a field, Cadbury bar in hand. And I appreciate the fact that I instinctively love rain, and wind, and the sea." Anne "I appreciate being able to wear an Irish hurling jersey instead of green on St Patricks Day. Clare!" Drew "It means to have a connection to an ancient people who have a rich hisotry, a colorful storytelling tradition, and the gift of gab." Kerry What does being Irish mean to you? Or what does your heritage mean to you? Peace and love, Rowan |
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