When you can stand,
Generations deep,
In the land of your fathers.
When you step into castle, church and abbey,
And know that history was yours.
When you stand before and admire their strongholds.
And see their courage.
When you walk the roads with your brother.
And wonder about all that was before you.
When you can
Place your feet where your fathers once stood before you
With those who come after you.
And stand vigil where your fathers lie…
When you breath that air.
That they once inhaled.
And exist where the High Kings gathered.
When you plant your feet in the soil where your family tree grew.
And see where the green truly grows.
When you stand here.
You find home
And your very soul.
Like you’ve never known.
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
I hope that everyone has a wonderful day of connecting with their own ancestry.
And if you aren’t Irish-
Or it doesn’t include Irish-
I’m sorry.
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You have some great pictures of your trip to Ireland! I am part Irish! LOL! Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
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Thank you Priceless. These are from over a period of time. I just love the experiences I’ve had.
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I think it is awesome that you went and I’m sure you will go again.
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I would live there if possible Priceless 🙂
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Who knows?? Maybe someday it will be possible for you to live there.
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Maybe. 🙂 . Thank you Priceless.
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❤️🍀
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Great post 😁
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Sure, we’ve all a bit of the Irish in us! Blessings to you and yours on this St. Patrick’s Day Colleen.
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Thank you Peter! And to you and yours !
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Thank you Colleen, indeed my day has been a great craic !!
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It looks like it from the pictures!
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I’m tired but so pleased I made the effort to go…
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Love the pictures! I’ve got to get there soon. My family tree is rooted there and I feel a strong pull. Happy St Patrick’s Day to you and yours! “May the road rise up to meet you….”
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Thank you MW51! I hope your day was amazing! I hope you start making plans to get there. 🇮🇪
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Happy St Patricks Day Colleen! You know how excited this gets me!! 🙂
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I really do 🙂 .
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Great post and Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! I soooo long to visit Ireland someday!
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I hope you do it JoyRoses! And thank you!
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Thanks! 🙂
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You’re welcome 🙂
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So beautiful and VERY special, Colleen!
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Thank you Debra 🙂
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So precious and so beautiful!
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Thank you Infinite 🙂
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Love the pictures! And yes home can be so nostalgic!
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Thank you! 🙂
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