In the Ulster Cycle of Irish mythology, the youthful warrior Cú Chulainn possesses a deadly weapon called the Gáe Bolg, gifted to him by his female mentor and trainer in the ways of warfare, Scáthach. It was said to be a spear that could only be used under certain conditions, but once used it was lethal. Ferdiad, the foster brother and best friend of Cú Chulainn found this out to his detriment in their epic duel in the
Inspirational writing Stephen. I remember proudly taking my daughter’s American future husband to show him the Irish Declaration of Independence at the GPO only to be told that was kept safe in the basement at a cost of 10 Euro to view. I expressed my disdain that any impoverished Irishman was financially excluded from reading his rights under the nascent constitution. The official agreed and told me that his mother had smuggled guns for the patriots as had mine. He went away and returned with several leftover mcAleese programmes from the centenary celebrations containing the proclamation of independance. I then went around Dublin handing them out to those that had forgotten their birthright and the struggles of their forefathers.
The proclamation can also be found on a neglected tarnished brass plaque at conalley station which used to glow with bright Irish pride when one Daily alighted a train at conalley station. Once polished daily with pride but now tarnished by the deceitful neglect of the treacherous Irish political class. The proclamation is a treasure that should be fly posted to the four corners of this land
That was very inspiring Stíofán agus I have little or no education let alone learn gaelic in Scoil but I now have a múinteoir and am determined to be fluent in gaelic in the future.
We are actually planning to have a week to ten day practical training school here next summer learning everything from repairing a puncture on your bike to making a shelf to welding a geata together to boxing to making soda bread etc and every tráthnóna having a fun scoil scrairte gaeilge in a garden before we take turns in cooking dinnéar for everyone. this was inspired by Gerry O Neill and his tuatha de danann last week. To be honest I never thought I would ever make any attempt to learn our language out of fear of failure but now I will give it as much attention as I can.
Will let you know when it is all worked out, I got banned from FB in 2020 and it won't recognise my number, I guess I could find another route I will check it out.
I will never forgot one teacher telling me in secondary school “sure you won’t need Irish when you grow up” or something along those lines and here I am 25 years later in Sweden where up to recently I was playing Gaelic football all over Scandinavia and how fantastic it would be if we where speaking our mother tongues together. I can actually speak better Swedish then I can Irish which is disgraceful thinking off all the time we spent Learning it back in the day .
My wife is Lithuanian and her ancestors are responsible for keeping their language alive from tyrants. I hope my son will pick up Irish in the future but unfortunately it won’t be from me .
This just popped into my in box. Congratulations!! You have written what I have been thinking for ages but couldn't have formulated this argument for Irish as well or have linked it to our current struggle as well as you. Thought it was altogether brilliant and have joined the FB page. Many thanks indeed, go raibh mile maith agat
I would have no clue where to start learning Irish, but now fully understand my sentiment to thd Irish people 😀
During our history and 123 years of slavery under Prusia, Austria and Russia's rule - while our country was divided...children mercilessly beaten for speaking Polish...men send to wars to kill their brothers for new rulers....we didn't break. We rose. We rebelled over and again...until we won our freedom. Born rebels...born fighters.
And I hear your call deep and true.
Doing anything and everything to spite globalist scum is the way to go.
To be different...to excel...to raise above their universal mediocrity and psychological rot and perversion.
Teach your young ones who they truly are.
And hand those perverts twisting young minds yo the dogs.
Beautiful core is only created when honed with love...respect...and awe ❤️
Poland and Ireland are very similar in that regard we were always oppressed, you had a better chance of saving your language because of your population size. We also had agents from within telling us to give up our language who were held up as our heroes. Daniel O’Connell being the main one.
Hidden History: The Secret Origins of the First World War.
"A compelling and captivating study of the causes of WW1 that turns everything you think you know on its head." The chapter on Ireland is mind-blowing.
Former Taoiseach Leonie Verruca's comment 'All heroes don't wear capes' while praising health care workers during the Covid scare shows just how far we have strayed from native Irish culture.
Leonie was comparing those people to Batman - a Hollywood creation, and not a real person, while we have our own heroes as described in Stephen's article.
However, most Irish people don't know anything about our native heroes, while they know all about Batman - an American creation, and not a real person.
That is symbolic of where we are as a people and a culture.
I could hear the Glenroe theme tune as I read this. On a serious note, this article is a great starting point for those who want to engage with Irish.
🎼🎶 diddle-do-do-de-diddle-do-de-do-de-diddle-do-do-de-diddle-do-de-doo
Betcha you could make sense of that 😂 cheers Stephen. I think we are all slowly coming out of our slump into a better head space.
This is just epic and everything I believe in. Perfectly expressed Stephen.
Thanks Thomas I’m really happy with it, I got everything I wanted to say out of my head onto the page
Inspirational writing Stephen. I remember proudly taking my daughter’s American future husband to show him the Irish Declaration of Independence at the GPO only to be told that was kept safe in the basement at a cost of 10 Euro to view. I expressed my disdain that any impoverished Irishman was financially excluded from reading his rights under the nascent constitution. The official agreed and told me that his mother had smuggled guns for the patriots as had mine. He went away and returned with several leftover mcAleese programmes from the centenary celebrations containing the proclamation of independance. I then went around Dublin handing them out to those that had forgotten their birthright and the struggles of their forefathers.
The proclamation can also be found on a neglected tarnished brass plaque at conalley station which used to glow with bright Irish pride when one Daily alighted a train at conalley station. Once polished daily with pride but now tarnished by the deceitful neglect of the treacherous Irish political class. The proclamation is a treasure that should be fly posted to the four corners of this land
Thanks a million. Yes the Proclamation is a magical parchment.
That was very inspiring Stíofán agus I have little or no education let alone learn gaelic in Scoil but I now have a múinteoir and am determined to be fluent in gaelic in the future.
We are actually planning to have a week to ten day practical training school here next summer learning everything from repairing a puncture on your bike to making a shelf to welding a geata together to boxing to making soda bread etc and every tráthnóna having a fun scoil scrairte gaeilge in a garden before we take turns in cooking dinnéar for everyone. this was inspired by Gerry O Neill and his tuatha de danann last week. To be honest I never thought I would ever make any attempt to learn our language out of fear of failure but now I will give it as much attention as I can.
Go raibh mhaith agat
Thanks Richard that all sounds great let me know when I’d love to pop down.
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Will let you know when it is all worked out, I got banned from FB in 2020 and it won't recognise my number, I guess I could find another route I will check it out.
Ha ha buachaill dána 😂😂
Haha I didn't need the dictionary for translation of that .
😉😁
Another fantastic piece of writing Stephen!
I will never forgot one teacher telling me in secondary school “sure you won’t need Irish when you grow up” or something along those lines and here I am 25 years later in Sweden where up to recently I was playing Gaelic football all over Scandinavia and how fantastic it would be if we where speaking our mother tongues together. I can actually speak better Swedish then I can Irish which is disgraceful thinking off all the time we spent Learning it back in the day .
My wife is Lithuanian and her ancestors are responsible for keeping their language alive from tyrants. I hope my son will pick up Irish in the future but unfortunately it won’t be from me .
Thanks a mil
This just popped into my in box. Congratulations!! You have written what I have been thinking for ages but couldn't have formulated this argument for Irish as well or have linked it to our current struggle as well as you. Thought it was altogether brilliant and have joined the FB page. Many thanks indeed, go raibh mile maith agat
Ah thanks very much. Tá fáilte romhat.
Love it
Hear, hear.
I would have no clue where to start learning Irish, but now fully understand my sentiment to thd Irish people 😀
During our history and 123 years of slavery under Prusia, Austria and Russia's rule - while our country was divided...children mercilessly beaten for speaking Polish...men send to wars to kill their brothers for new rulers....we didn't break. We rose. We rebelled over and again...until we won our freedom. Born rebels...born fighters.
And I hear your call deep and true.
Doing anything and everything to spite globalist scum is the way to go.
To be different...to excel...to raise above their universal mediocrity and psychological rot and perversion.
Teach your young ones who they truly are.
And hand those perverts twisting young minds yo the dogs.
Beautiful core is only created when honed with love...respect...and awe ❤️
All the best
Poland and Ireland are very similar in that regard we were always oppressed, you had a better chance of saving your language because of your population size. We also had agents from within telling us to give up our language who were held up as our heroes. Daniel O’Connell being the main one.
Recommended reading and listening.
Hidden History: The Secret Origins of the First World War.
"A compelling and captivating study of the causes of WW1 that turns everything you think you know on its head." The chapter on Ireland is mind-blowing.
Also this is extremely important. https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com/p/terry-wolfe-the-new-age-the-great?utm_source=substack&utm_campaign=post_embed&utm_medium=web
Oh I know that channel, I’ve listened to a few of his podcasts, very good
Thanks Anne I’ll check it out when I get the chance 🙏🏻
A very good article, Stephen. Maith thú, a mhic!
Former Taoiseach Leonie Verruca's comment 'All heroes don't wear capes' while praising health care workers during the Covid scare shows just how far we have strayed from native Irish culture.
Leonie was comparing those people to Batman - a Hollywood creation, and not a real person, while we have our own heroes as described in Stephen's article.
However, most Irish people don't know anything about our native heroes, while they know all about Batman - an American creation, and not a real person.
That is symbolic of where we are as a people and a culture.
Éire go brách!
Thanks I will look them up 👍🏻