Strange title, don’t you think? I love these St. Patrick’s Day postcards and the idea that cards were actually sent out to mark this occasion way back in the 19oo’s and before.
As I was scanning these very old St. Patrick’s Day postcards I noticed that some of them had “Erin Go Bragh” written on them. I had no idea what it meant. It’s actually a Gaelic phrase used to express allegiance to Ireland. It is most often translated as “Ireland Forever.” Who knew? Well maybe some of you did.
My Great -great-grandfather came to Nova Scotia from Ireland. My dad used to like to joke that he had been run out of Ireland for stealing sheep. Apparently, that’s quite a popular story among those of Irish descent when, in fact, it means they came over when the potato famine was on.
Regardless of whether you’re Irish or not, I hope you enjoyed these cards. I have more more yet to scan, but will wait to post them another year.
I love the idea of St. Patrick’s Day and the fact that it is still being celebrated today.
Erin Go Bragh!
Laura Best 
Darlene
/ March 14, 2014Although I don’t have Irish roots, I enjoy St. Patrick’s Day. These vintage postcards are wonderful to see. Sad that cards aren’t sent for special occasions much any more.
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Laura Best
/ March 17, 2014I agree that it’s a shame we don’t send out cards. I’m sure much of that has to do with the scandalous cost of postage these days.
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Lynn A Davidson
/ March 14, 2014I like the creativity applied in the making of old cards like that.
My dad’s mother’s side of the family – probably my great-great grandparents, too – came over from Ireland. I agree: Erin Go Bragh!
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Laura Best
/ March 17, 2014Cards were way more important back 100 years ago. Many people don’t even send Christmas cards these days and I think that’s a little sad.
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Diane Tibert
/ March 14, 2014These are beautiful old postcards. I like the old style cards; they were so creative. Thanks for sharing.
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Laura Best
/ March 17, 2014You’re welcome, Diane. I agree, they are beautiful! 🙂
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Carol
/ March 14, 2014What lovely old cards! My roots are Irish and I enjoy indulging myself with lots of greenness on the 17th. You could ask my children about school lunches bearing green-tinted milk and green cream cheese sandwiches, or green oatmeal porridge for breakfast! Did you know that in the USA they colour the Chicago River green for the occasion? I might have to recirculate an old post I did about it: http://careann.wordpress.com/2009/03/17/a-green-moment-in-time/ . Go n-eírí an bóthar leat. (May the road rise up to meet you.) 😉
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Laura Best
/ March 17, 2014I do believe I’d heard about the Chicago River.Thanks for posting the link, Carol. I’ll check it out! Just looked, but am unable to view the video. 😦
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you!
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Carol
/ March 17, 2014Sorry about the link, but I replayed a post on my blog today that includes the video if you want to see it.
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angela wilson
/ March 15, 2014I come from Scottish and Welsh descent but I am more than happy to celebrate with the best of ’em! And I think it should say: Erin Go Braghless! heheheheh
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Laura Best
/ March 17, 2014LOL! Of, Angela. 🙂
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Judi
/ March 16, 2014Nice, are these from the album?????
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Laura Best
/ March 17, 2014Yes, they are. 🙂 Didn’t you recognize them?
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pattisj
/ March 16, 2014What lovely cards. Thanks for clearing that up–I may have heard what Erin go Bragh meant, but I’d surely forgotten.
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Laura Best
/ March 17, 2014You’re welcome, Patti. The cards are beautiful!
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