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Date Posted: 03:56:06 03/30/04 Tue
Author: Ciar�n
Author Host/IP: cache2-blfs.server.ntli.net / 62.254.32.5
Subject: Re: Help me with my sign?
In reply to: Ciar�n 's message, "Re: Help me with my sign?" on 03:53:23 03/30/04 Tue

>>We're building a log house in the mountains, and with
>>the surname "Finnegan" I'd like to make a sign with
>>the house name in Gaelic as a surprise for my husband.
>> What I'm looking for is something like, "House on a
>>mountain," "House in the woods," or any variation on
>>that theme. I need both correct spelling and a
>>pronunciation guide. Can anyone help?
>
>
>S� do bheatha, a bhean U� Fhionnag�in,
>Thiocfadh leat ainm do fhear ch�ile a �s�id mar phairt
>d'ainm do theach �r,
>mar shampla;
>
>Hello, Mrs Finnegan,
>You could use your husband's surname as part of the
>name you give your new house.
>for example;
>
>C�b�n U� Fhionnag�in...Finnegan's Cabin
>Ailt U� Fhionnag�in... Finnegan's Glen
>Coillte U� Fhionnag�in...Finnegan's Wood
>
>Rud eile at� le feice�il ar fud na t�re, n� ainmneacha
>na naomh
>mar shampla;
>
>Throughout the country you will see the names of
>saints used,
>for examle;
>
>Ard Mhuire......,.St. Mary's height/point
>C�an Phadr�ig....St. Patrick's Quay

Go n-�ir� libh sa ch�b�n �r.

Ciar�n Mag Eochaidh

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Re: Help me with my sign? -- Florence, 08:46:36 04/14/04 Wed