Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY

​Ed Evans Column:

 Last Month’s Trivia: The regions in Ireland where the Irish language is still spoken is called the Caeltachts. 

 This Month’s Trivia: Who is the third patron Saint of Ireland? ​

 Language: Do I need a prescription? ​
 Irish: An bhfuil oideas duchtura uaim?  ​
 Pronunciation: Un will jass ducktoora? 

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History: Legend says that Brigid had some connection to the Druids. She supposedly took vows on the hill of Uisneach, a place im- portant to the ancient Celts, and started her monastery under an oak tree, the sacred tree of the Druids. Its name Kildare means ‘' church of the oak”. On a personal level, my loving wife and companion of 62 years is sick with lung cancer. She is being treated and is home with me. I am taking care of her and would very great full to all my Irish fellow A.O. H. and L.A.O. H. friends if they would say some special prayers for her. I would appreciate that. 

​September 2020