The Mummers

The Mummers Parade (held on New Years Day) is an institution in Philadelphia. The outfits are ornate and colorful and the music is full of energy. Three Mummers came to our community "pep rally" prior to the Philadelphia Eagles' decisive Super Bowl win. Philadelphia was bursting with energy before the even, and with pride afterwards. The Eagles did us proud!

 

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An Ghaeltacht

 

Many signs - at least in the Republic of Ireland - are printed in both English and "Irish", or Gaelic. (This is rarely the case in Northern Island, from what we observed.) Here are a few:

Also known as "Donegal"

It would take some time to be able to learn the alphabet, let alone the language!

This sign indicates that one is entering an area where most people speak Gaelic, not English.

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No trip to Ireland would be complete without a stop to the local pub. Or two. Or three...

 

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