Monsignor Lawrence E. Giblin Division One
Broome County, NY

​​Ed Evans' corner

Last Month's Trivia: ​Where is the oldest yacht club in the world?

Answer: The oldest yacht club in the world is The Cork Harbor Water Club. 

​This Month's Trivia: How long is the Presidential term in Ireland?
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​History:  As the Irish were beginning to see the emergence of truly high kings, ( about 1170)
something happened that altered their course of history forever – the Normans arrived. The Norman English, who had recently consolidated their rule over Britain, began a conquest that eventually led to British domination of Ireland It is ironic that they were invited by Dermot Mac Murrough, king of Leinster who was unseated from power by Rory O’Connor, King of Connacht.
Irish history is rich with noble ideals, heroic deeds, and the valiant quest for freedom. You have descended from a long line of patriots. let their stories inspire you to find and follow your own purpose in life. 

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English: Do you have a set menu? What do you recommend? What is the soup of the day? 

Irish: An bhfuil biachlai sograithe agaibh? Cad a mholfa dom? Ceard e anraith an lae? 
​Pronunciation: Un wll bee akhlore sukrahha agiv? Kadd a vulfaw doo? Kerd ay onreeh un lay?

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Ed & Gloria

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