Irish Culture & Heritage Blog
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Ignorance May Be Bliss... But It's Also No Excuse
There is a well known saying that ignorance is bliss. Now I could delve into the past and explore its origins but I think there is far more value to be consider things in a current context.
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Ogham Series - Eolas - Knowledge
Eolas is the Irish word for Knowledge, but though it can be used for information, it is interesting that this word also covers a practical understanding or familiarity that some might attribute to deeper comprehension. -
Is fearr Gaeilge briste, ná Béarla cliste - Broken Irish is better than clever English.
Today Irish still lives as Ireland still has a number of local areas known as 'Gaeltacht' where the Irish language is the main language used but it is still in danger. As such any time even a few words as gaeilge (in Irish) pass our lips we are each of us doing something to keep it alive.
