I was introduced to a short film by Ronan Gallagher last week, a film called ‘Spirit’. I had’nt heard of it before, (Ronan is based in NW Ireland and we’re down in the SW), but having watched it it felt as meaningful here as i’m sure it does in his own county of Leitrim.
In fact i think it would have the same reverberation for anyone with an Irish connection as it captures something that is always quite difficult to put a finger on, that sense of a heritage founded in our relationship with the land.
The film recounts the personal feelings of local people and their appreciation of what is around them. Set to a musical background that conjures up a spiritual awareness of time and place it is a joy to watch, and a reminder of one of those things that bind us together.
Gaelic: Ó Flannabhra of Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe in Connaught, Ó Flannabhra of Uí Fidhghente in Munster, Ó Flannghaile of Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe. Gaelic variations: Ó Flannabra, Ó Flannabhra, Ó Flanngaile, Ó Flannaoile, Ó Flanaoile, Ó Flannghaile.
The modern Flannery Clan are descendants of three distinct septs of people, namely Ó Flannabhra of Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe in Connaught, Ó Flannabhra of Uí Fidhghente in Munster, and Ó Flannghaile of Uí Fiachrach Muaidhe.
Flannabhra means “red eyebrow” and possibly refers to a person with prominent red hair, and Flannghaile means “red valour” and possibly originated from a person who displayed valour in combat or sport.
The official Flannery clan website is a good place to find more about your name and descendency.
Ireland wins the RBS 6 Nations and yep, it’s still sinking in (phew!)
There’s plenty of words out there on this one but its the feelings that get you, what a fantastic occasion and thanks to the Welsh for the warm welcome to the Irish and a great day.
Here’s the anthems before the game..
and one to make you smile…
Well done lads, courage, passion, professionalism, and a great example of what you can achieve when you refuse to lie down!
Anglicised variations: Mac-Auliffe, McAwliffe, Mac Auliff, McAufflie, McAuliffee, McCouliff, Couliff, Mc Culliff, Culliff, Cauliff, Auliffe, McCorlif, McCorliff, Mac Auliffe, MacAuliffe, Macaulife, McAuliffe, MacAuliff, McAuliff, McAulliffe, MacCauliffe, McCauliffe, McAlliffe, McOlliff, McOlive.
County of origin: Cork. Home place: Newmarket.
“Far beyond the bountiful Allo, and westward of Glen Celsian of the stately trees, in a fair land of great prosperity, it is the the domain of the noble MacAuliffe”
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