Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir (Win It Wednesday Post - Blame Susan - But Hey Prizes!)

Welcome to our Win It Wednesday Feature! This week  Susan Harris is taking over for all things Irish!

Don't forget to read all the way down to see details on how to enter the giveaway to win the "St. Patricks Day " Prize Pack!

Lá Fhéile Pádraig sona daoibh go léir

Today in Ireland, we celebrate the feast of St. Patrick, our patron saint. But just like last year, due to Covid, we are still in a national lockdown. The typical celebrations are halted, no pints supped in beer gardens while listening to traditional ballads. (Mel - In the prize pack there is a Guinness Pamphlet with songs from the 70s - and in typical America fashion - apparently NONE of them would ever be heard sung at an actual Irish Celebration!)

And if anyone would like to know how Ireland became a republic, I would recommend watching Michael Collins with Liam Neeson.

Now, a lot of people think certain songs are played in pubs around Ireland and while they are, Paddy's day (Never Patty's) normally consists of belting out ballads that speak of Ireland's independence and there tends to  be an anti-British sentiment when we get going lol
(Sorry Mel- you know I love you!) Mel - Well I'm English anyway sooooooooo 

You see, while St Patrick's Day is celebrated around the globe, many don't understand the complexity of Irish History and why I am immensely proud to be Irish. I won't bore you with the politics or the history lesson. 
I'll just share with you the songs that remind me of growing up in Ireland and celebrating Paddy's day. 

​Since this absolutely classic isn't on Spotify, here is the video for one of my most favorite songs every to come out of Ireland!

One of the few tracks that will always have me on the dancefloor.

Mel - Playlist now available on my Spotify .... apparently lol #TheMoreYouKnow

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Agus anois, is beannacht Éireannach é seo.
And now, this is an Irish blessing.

Go n-éirí an bóthar leat
Go raibh an ghaoth go brách ag do chúl
Go lonraí an ghrian go te ar d'aghaidh
Go dtite an bháisteach go mín ar do pháirceanna
Agus go mbuailimid le chéile arís,
Go gcoinní Dia i mbos A láimhe thú.

May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields
And until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.

Slan mo chairde agus feicfidh mé sibh go léir Dé Domhnaigh le haghaidh Melanie's Muses beo
Goodbye my friends and I will see you all on Sunday for Melanie's Muses live

​Susan Harris is a writer from Cork, Ireland and when she’s not torturing her readers with heart-wrenching plot twists or killer cliffhangers, she’s probably getting some new book related ink, binging her latest TV or music obsession, or with her nose in a book. She is a proud founding Member of the Muser VIPers and is responsible for Melanie not breaking the Website on an almost daily basis!

You can check out all her books on Amazon HERE

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​(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases which in turns helps support all the Muser giveaways we do!)

And Now For The Giveaway - 

GIVEAWAY DETAILS & HOW TO ENTER!

Melanie's Muses will be giving away a "Irish Prize Pack" featuring "Seamus the leprechaun" (Paddy is actually in the picture because Seamus is still in his wrapper),& Complete swag set from Susan Harris,  A circa 1970's actual Guinness Sponsored Pamphlet complete with totally inaccurate Irish traditions from Charles Berry, Clover Scarf from Vicky Pond, and the random stickers and things from the Melanie's Muses Swag Hoard!

For your chance to win- leave a comment ON THIS POST ON THE WEBSITE (comments left on shares around other social media WILL NOT COUNT) - Letting us know who's your favourite actor/actress or musician from Ireland?​

The winner will be picked randomly from qualifying comments. Other comments about the article are very welcome but only entrants with the qualifying comments will go in the hat! What your answer is will not influence whether you go into the hat - Only that you answer the question!

Winner will be announced during the Live show on March 28th (and then posted here on the blog as well on March 29th Full Rules Below!

   Good luck everyone! 

Rules

• Only comments posted on THIS original website post will be considered.
• This is open internationally.  If you win and you cannot accept mail due to Covid issues we will hold the prize until such time as you can.  Some exceptions may apply based on Post Office Regulations.  Melanie's Muses takes no responsibility for rules beyond her control.  Void Where Prohibited.
• Sharing is always appreciated but is not required for entry.  
• Winner Will Be Picked At Random.
• Void where prohibited.  Prize is provided via Melanie's Muses and will be mailed by her.
• Winner will be announced during the live on Sunday March 28th 2021 AND posted on this post on Monday March 29th  Winner will have 48 hours to claim by messaging their address to
  ​ - https://www.facebook.com/MelaniesMuses/ Or prize is considered forfeit.
• 1st Failure to claim will result in a no future giveaway entry being counted for 30 days. 2nd for 60 days. We want people to claim their prizes! Don't get on the list!
• Any questions please contact Melanie on the Facebook page.