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How goes the shamrock in Ireland?

Posted on January 23, 2017 by sarthure

The shamrock. A familiar Irish symbol, featuring alongside the harp and round tower, thatched house and donkey on all sorts of material destined for the tourist market. Witness my new socks below. In primary school, we learned how St Patrick … Continue reading →

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