Dia Duit! (May God be with you!)

For a moment, take your mind off of the COVID19 and enjoy some St. Patrick’s Day photos from the 1970s and 80s. I had fun hunting these down and hope you like them. I hope they put a smile on your face during these challenging times.

Real quick, I also want to share with you a wonderful Irish song by Finbar Furey sung by proud Irish Traveller Sharyn Ward (☘️ fast-forward to 4.23 ☘️). I’ve been away from social media this Lenten Season, however, I could not resist jumping on today to send you this Irish blessing!

I also wanted to send a special note to everyone who has been using the prayer box lately on this blog. Today, I visited the statue of St. Patrick at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Oklahoma City. I asked for his intercession to Jesus. I carry your prayer requests in my heart and praying for you is one of the most astonishing gifts of my life. Thank you. I will be going to the Grotto this weekend with all your requests, as well as praying for you in the early light of morning as the coffee brews. Here is a prayer I received after midnight last night. I’ve copied it just as I received it. Please whisper a prayer for this dear soul. Her name begins with A.

I need a new life one I can control. Less pain hurt and crying days. freedom. happiness for a change and freedom from the evil people that kills my future. please I beg this prayer comes true it’s been too long.”

Again, I hope you enjoy these vintage St. Patrick’s Day pics. Please leave a comment or a note on Facebook about your favorite St. Patrick’s Day in memory.

Baton twirlers wearing green majorette costumes march in the Atlanta St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 1977.

When first I saw the love-light in your eye
I thought the world held naught but joy for me
And even though we drifted far apart
I never dream but what I dreamt of thee

St Patricks Day Parade, William Street, Galway, Ireland, 1980

I loved you as I’ve never loved before
Since first I saw you on the village green
Come to me ere my dream of love is o’er
I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet
When you were sweet sixteen

St Patrick’s Day Parade, Milwaukee, Wisonsin, 1984

St Patrick’s Day Parade, St. Patrick Catholic High School, Chicago, Illinois, 1986

I loved you as I’ve never loved before
Since first I saw you on the village green
Come to me ere my dream of love is o’er
I love you as I loved you, when you were sweet
When you were sweet sixteen

New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1989

St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Clonmel, Featuring the Tipperary Fire Rescue, 1980s

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Linderhof Country Club, Glen New Hampshire, 1970s

St. Patrick’s Festival, Dublin, Ireland, 1978

Atlanta, Georgia | Twirlers in green velvet and sequins march down the street in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 1977

A grandmother takes her grandchildren to the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Southie, (South Boston) 1977. ☘️

Metairie Road St. Patrick’s Day Parade, New Orleans featured Mrs. Murphy’s Irish Stew float, 1977.

The 1978 St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Downtown Glen, New Hampshire.

Dia is Muire duit.

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