"Erin Go Braugh, Happy St. Patrick's Day!"

"What is the meaning of the blessing Erin Go Braugh or Erin Go Bragh? The meaning of Erin Go Bragh derives from a Gaelic saying to pledge allegiance to Ireland. It’s meaning is Ireland Forever. However, when translated, Erin Go Bragh can take other similar meanings:

“Ireland until eternity”
“Ireland until the end (of time)”
“Ireland until the Day of Judgment”

Of note, the above is an Irish Gaelic expression. There is reportedly also a Scottish expression which basically results in the same meaning. Why is there a Scottish expression for Ireland Forever? Because of a 1990s Scottish song “Erin-go-Bragh” which carries the below lyrics:

My name’s Duncan Campbell from the shire of Argyll
I’ve travelled this country for many’s the mile
I’ve travelled through Ireland, Scotland and a’
And the name I go under’s bold Erin-go-bragh
One night in Auld Reekie as I walked down the street
A saucy big polis I chanced for to meet
He glowered in my face and he gi’ed me some jaw
Sayin’ “When cam’ ye over, bold Erin-go-bragh?”

- http://news.lalate.com/2009/03/17/erin-go-bragh-meaning/

"An Old Irish Blessing"

"May love and laughter light your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours!"

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