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Seven Celtic Symbols – what they mean

Posted in Did You Know? on Sep 16th, 2010

The Eternity Knot symbolizes the never-ending circle of life. The Shield Celtic Knot is a symbol for protection. Besides being used on shields, it is also used to protect the sick. The Trinity Knot is used as a symbol for Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Celtic Cross is the symbol of faith for all […]

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Easter Thought

Posted in Irish Trivia on Mar 28th, 2010

The following is the last stanza of a poem written by Dominic Crilly to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Easter Rising of 1916: There were no deaths in Dublin on that Easter day some fifty-years ago Such music makers cannot die As many mercenary soldiers do With battles lost or won. They have but […]

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