I had friends who were Irish when growing up, I recall Dad buying tickets for the Irish Sweepstakes. Just something special about Ireland that stays in your mind. I have never been over to the beautiful land of Ireland and yet feel a bond with the people. I know it has not always been an easy road for many and yet there are some very
brilliant writers, musicians, sports people and friends who happen to be Irish. I used to play a song or two on the accordian, one being Danny Boy that I do believe originated in (or from) Ireland.

I guess I shall always be a big fan of the Irish, even knowing the country had an issue at one time with religious matters but all of that seems to have been
at least set aside as differences are always found in every country of the world and there are rebels and saints, good and bad, but having the luck of the Irish- I shall always find the good in this splendid
nation of splendid people....

Three cheers for IRELAND!!!