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Erin go Bragh (/ ˌ ɛr ɪ n ɡ ə ˈ b r ɑː / ERR-in gə BRAH), sometimes Erin go Braugh, is the anglicisation of an Irish language phrase, Éirinn go Brách, and is used to express allegiance to Ireland. It is most often translated as "Ireland Forever."
Flag of the Irish-American ethnic group. The Fenian Movement made the first golden harp onto the green field In the time of the civil war these colors were carried by the Irish regiments in Massachussets and New York.
The phrase "Erin go Bragh" is most commonly linked to the 1798 Irish Rebellion, in which, inspired by the French Revolution, the United Irishmen sought to unite Catholics, Protestants and ...
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The green silk flag of the Saint Patrick's Battalion of the Mexican Army may have incorporated the old Irish Harp flag (illustrated), which may date back to the Irish Confederacy. However, no original depictions are extant, and period descriptions of it differ. Green background with Irish Harp, shamrocks and Motto Erin Go Bragh in Gold 1861–1864
The men wore dark green uniforms; their banner was a Confederate First National flag on one side with a full-length figure of George Washington in the center. The reverse was green, with a harp, shamrocks, and the slogans "Erin-go bragh" (Ireland forever) and "Faugh- a ballagh "- Clear the way.
Erin Go Bragh" – written in 1920 by Peadar Kearney, recorded by The Dubliners [2] "Arbour Hill" – about the burial place of 1916 leaders "Foggy Dew" – about the Easter Rising of 1916, written by Canon Charles O'Neill about 1922.
Irish you a pot of gold and all the laughs with these St. Patrick's Day jokes. The post 50 St. Patrick’s Day Jokes That Will Have You Dublin Over With Laughter appeared first on Reader's Digest.