irish name spelling

Started by phpearse, November 26, 2008, 12:29:05 PM

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Evil Genius

Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 02:08:50 PM
Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name?  ;)
Like Hume or Adams, for instance?  ;)
"If you come in here again, you'd better bring guns"
"We don't need guns"
"Yes you fuckin' do"

thebandit

Ken Magennis's surname is a good example of an aglicisation of a good Irish name.

Fear ón Srath Bán

Quote from: Evil Genius on November 26, 2008, 04:28:42 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 02:08:50 PM
Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name?  ;)
Like Hume or Adams, for instance?  ;)

Exactly, and we're so glad that they've realised that they're as Irish as anyone else. Pity the likes of the Mc Gimpseys, Kennedy, etc., went totally and inscrutably in reverse.
Carlsberg don't do Gombeenocracies, but by jaysus if they did...

Evil Genius

Quote from: thebandit on November 26, 2008, 04:31:57 PM
Ken Magennis's surname is a good example of an aglicisation of a good Irish name.
Indeed. As was that of the late Harold McCusker, for example. And I wonder which came first, "Sean MacStiofain", or "John Edward Drayton Stephenson"?  ::)
"If you come in here again, you'd better bring guns"
"We don't need guns"
"Yes you fuckin' do"

under the bar

If you've ever seen the surname Meharg or Maharg it originates from the expulsion of the Grahams from Scotland.   When they settled in Ireland they spelt their name backwards to hide their previous connection.

Evil Genius

Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 04:37:40 PM
Quote from: Evil Genius on November 26, 2008, 04:28:42 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 02:08:50 PM
Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name?  ;)
Like Hume or Adams, for instance?  ;)

Exactly, and we're so glad that they've realised that they're as Irish as anyone else.
They're no more Irish than I am - with my (Planter) surname.
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 04:37:40 PM
Pity the likes of the Mc Gimpseys, Kennedy, etc., went totally and inscrutably in reverse.
They're no less Irish than you are, with your Strabane Man(?) moniker...
"If you come in here again, you'd better bring guns"
"We don't need guns"
"Yes you fuckin' do"

Fear ón Srath Bán

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Quote from: Evil Genius on November 26, 2008, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 04:37:40 PM
Quote from: Evil Genius on November 26, 2008, 04:28:42 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 02:08:50 PM
Most names in Ireland are translations or transliterations of names that were originally in Irish, therefore there's no element of chance in reverting to the original. Unless, of course, yours is a Planter name?  ;)
Like Hume or Adams, for instance?  ;)

Exactly, and we're so glad that they've realised that they're as Irish as anyone else.
They're no more Irish than I am - with my (Planter) surname.
Their passports are green...

Quote from: Evil Genius on November 26, 2008, 04:43:51 PM
Quote from: Fear ón Srath Bán on November 26, 2008, 04:37:40 PM
Pity the likes of the Mc Gimpseys, Kennedy, etc., went totally and inscrutably in reverse.
They're no less Irish than you are, with your Strabane Man(?) moniker...
And so is mine  :P *


* Figuratively speaking, of course (it's actually a mauve colour, with a harp on the front).
Carlsberg don't do Gombeenocracies, but by jaysus if they did...

leenie


any irish speakers about could you pm me please as i need something translated........

thanks in advance
I'm trying to decide on a really meaningful message..

leenie

 
>:(

none of you speak irish ..... all i need is two words translated properly ... !
I'm trying to decide on a really meaningful message..

ardmhachaabu

Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something

Tony Baloney


Dakota


ardmhachaabu

Quote from: Dakota on January 24, 2010, 03:20:17 PM
Quote from: ardmhachaabu on January 24, 2010, 03:11:39 PM
PM me if you wish


Could you not just have pm'd her yourself?
Do you have nothing better to do with your time than to troll on here?

Catch yourself on, will ya ?

TB, it was quite innocent, she just wanted to know how to say big hairy ....



Just joking  ;)
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something

Dakota

I suppose you just wanted that sought after pat on the back

ardmhachaabu

Quote from: Dakota on January 24, 2010, 03:25:29 PM
I suppose you just wanted that sought after pat on the back
Away and take your face for a long one
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something