This is for Ian Ridley: Are you related to Vickers Ridley? thanks, m Mary Villalba AZTEC Communications 303-290-8415 Tele Distinguished Governor Rocky Mountain District Kiwanis International 2003-2004 "A global organization of volunteers, dedicated to changing the world, one child and one community at a time." ----- Original Message ----- From: Ian Ridley<mailto:ian.ridley4@ntlworld.com> To: IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 1:29 PM Subject: [Wicklow] Re: ST PATRICK'S OWN FLAG Hello Josi, My son has one flying in the back garden, I will ask him where he bought it. Ian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Josi" <seosimhin@btopenworld.com<mailto:seosimhin@btopenworld.com>> To: <IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com>> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 11:46 AM Subject: ST PATRICK'S OWN FLAG > > Is a red diagonal red cross on a white background > > I cannot find one so Im going to make my own... > for next year > > josi > > ______________________________ ==== IRL-WICKLOW Mailing List ==== You have finally found the information you needed to solve the family mystery you have been working on for 2 years and your elderly aunt says " I could have told you that!" ============================== View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find marriage announcements and more. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx>

Dear Cara. My sincere apologies for not getting back to Thank You, for the information about the irish flag. With Kind Regards. Maureen

THE HISTORY OF THE IRISH FLAG The Irish Tricolour is essentially a flag of union. Its origin is to be sought in the history of the early nineteenth century and it is emblematic of the fusion of the older elements, represented by the green, with the newer elements, represented by the orange. The combination of both colours in the tricolour, with the white between in token of brotherhood, symbolises the union of the different stocks in a common nationality. Irish tricolours were mentioned in 1830 and 1844, but widespread recognition was not accorded the flag until 1848. From March of that year Irish tricolours appeared side by side with French ones at meetings held all over the country to celebrate the revolution that had just then taken place in France. In April, Thomas Francis Meagher, a.k.a. Meagher of the Sword, the Young Ireland leader, brought a silk tricolour of orange, white and green from Paris and presented it to a Dublin meeting. John Mitchel, referring to it, said: "I hope to see that flag one day waving as our national banner." At that time, however, and for long afterwards, ***the national flag was the green one with a yellow or gold harp. The National Flag of Ireland The Irish Republic emblazoned in gold lettering on a green background provided inspiration to the rebels in the GPO, where the flag flew alongside the tricolour. Although the tricolour was not forgotten as a symbol of union and a banner associated with the Young Irelanders, it was little used between 1848 and 1916. Even up to the eve of the Rising in 1916, the green flag with the gold harp held undisputed sway. Neither the colours nor the arrangement of the early tricolours was standardised. All of the 1848 tricolours showed green, white and orange, but orange was sometimes put next to the staff, and in at least one flag the order was orange, green and white. In 1850 a flag of green for the Catholics, orange for the Protestants of the Establishment and blue for the Presbyterians was proposed. In 1883 a Parnellite tricolour of yellow, white and green, arranged horizontally, is recorded. Down to recent times yellow had occasionally been used instead of orange, but by this substitution the fundamental symbolism is destroyed. Associated with the secession movement in the past, flown over the G.P.O. during the Rising and capturing the banner of the new revolutionary Ireland, it was soon acclaimed throughout the country as the national flag. It continued to be recognised by official usage during the period 1922-1937, when its position as the national flag was formally confirmed by the Constitution of 1937, Article 7 of which states: "The national flag is the tricolour of green, white and orange." ON MY OFFICE WALL I have two banners of Ireland that everytime I look up and see them I am filled with pride, one is the ****green flag with the Harp worked on it and the other is the banner for the Wicklow 1798 reunion with the Pike man on it, anyone who knows me knows my pride in these banners. Yours Cara

Is a red diagonal red cross on a white background I cannot find one so Im going to make my own... for next year josi

My mother made a dessert with orange,pineapple, and lime sherbet stacked one on another for a festive St. Patrick's day conclusion to our meal. Blessings, Cece ----- Original Message ----- From: "Cara_Links" <cracker@hotkey.net.au> To: <IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2006 6:03 AM Subject: [Wicklow] THE HISTORY BEHIND THE IRISH FLAG > THE HISTORY OF THE IRISH FLAG > > The Irish Tricolour is essentially a flag of union. Its origin is to be > sought in the history of the early nineteenth century and it is emblematic > of the fusion of the older elements, represented by the green, with the > newer elements, represented by the orange. > > The combination of both colours in the tricolour, with the white between > in token of brotherhood, symbolises the union of the different stocks in a > common nationality. Irish tricolours were mentioned in 1830 and 1844, but > widespread recognition was not accorded the flag until 1848. > >>From March of that year Irish tricolours appeared side by side with French > ones at meetings held all over the country to celebrate the revolution > that had just then taken place in France. > > In April, Thomas Francis Meagher, a.k.a. Meagher of the Sword, the Young > Ireland leader, brought a silk tricolour of orange, white and green from > Paris and presented it to a Dublin meeting. John Mitchel, referring to it, > said: "I hope to see that flag one day waving as our national banner." At > that time, however, and for long afterwards, ***the national flag was the > green one with a yellow or gold harp. > > > > The National Flag of Ireland > > > The Irish Republic emblazoned in gold lettering on a green background > provided inspiration to the rebels in the GPO, where the flag flew > alongside the tricolour. > > > Although the tricolour was not forgotten as a symbol of union and a banner > associated with the Young Irelanders, it was little used between 1848 and > 1916. Even up to the eve of the Rising in 1916, the green flag with the > gold harp held undisputed sway. Neither the colours nor the arrangement of > the early tricolours was standardised. All of the 1848 tricolours showed > green, white and orange, but orange was sometimes put next to the staff, > and in at least one flag the order was orange, green and white. > > In 1850 a flag of green for the Catholics, orange for the Protestants of > the Establishment and blue for the Presbyterians was proposed. In 1883 a > Parnellite tricolour of yellow, white and green, arranged horizontally, is > recorded. Down to recent times yellow had occasionally been used instead > of orange, but by this substitution the fundamental symbolism is > destroyed. > > Associated with the secession movement in the past, flown over the G.P.O. > during the Rising and capturing the banner of the new revolutionary > Ireland, it was soon acclaimed throughout the country as the national > flag. It continued to be recognised by official usage during the period > 1922-1937, when its position as the national flag was formally confirmed > by the Constitution of 1937, Article 7 of which states: "The national flag > is the tricolour of green, white and orange." > > ON MY OFFICE WALL > I have two banners of Ireland that everytime I look up and see them I am > filled with pride, one is the ****green flag with the Harp worked on it > and the other is the banner for the Wicklow 1798 reunion with the Pike > man on it, > anyone who knows me knows my pride in these banners. > > Yours > Cara > > > > ==== IRL-WICKLOW Mailing List ==== > Visited the archives of late? > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > >

Hi everyone, My father, Patrick, was born on St. Patrick's Day in 1915 and although he was born in Montreal, his mother took him back to Wicklow to be baptised at Rathdrum. So, it has always been a special day in our house because nobody loved an excuse to party like my father and on St. Pat's Day he had 2 reasons to celebrate. He would have been 91 today, so, I wish him a Happy Birthday, and to all of you, a Happy St. Pat's Day. Sheila Johnston London, Ontario --------------------------------- Make free worldwide PC-to-PC calls. Try the new Yahoo! Canada Messenger with Voice

A "Happy St. Patrick's Day" to you all! Along the same lines as Sheila Johnston's message, my Irish grandfather was born in Moyne, Wicklow in 1910. He's celebrating his 96th birthday on the 19th...so we as a family have always combined the two celebrations. He's recovering from a stroke right now, and determined to get home! (He's always been very independent, so this has been a real struggle for him.). He's already planning his 100th birthday, I believe! Hope you all have a great day of celebration! Deb (waiting for the sun on Vancouver Island)

Hello Everybody, Wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick's Day! Susan Cheshire Researching: Wicklow: Eager, Dougherty, Finlay, Hanbidge Donegal: Doak, Marshall, Gurney, Arbuckle Antrim: McClure, Craig, Christie Londonderry: McCloskey, Hamilton, Cowan, Doak Fermanagh: Armstrong, Dougherty

Hi Wicklow List Here's Wishing one and all a very Happy St Patrick's Day. Was My late husband, correct as to the origin of the Irish flag. He said the 'Green stood for the Catholics' the 'Orange for the Protestants' and the 'White' for Peace between. Kind Regards Maureen in gloomy Victoria B.C. Canada

Happy St. Patrick's Day to one and all! Cheryl Contway White researching Brewer, Kenny, Saunders, Kilbride

And to you Cara. Thanks for all your help all the year. Charlene ----- Original Message ----- From: Cara_Links<mailto:cracker@hotkey.net.au> To: IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: March 15, 2006 6:19 AM Subject: [Wicklow] FROM CARA Hi Listers I think at last I have some ISP provider problems solved, but in saying that the leprechauns and gremlins will be out in force soon in Ireland for their wonderful celebration of St Patrick's day and while I wish you all the best ..........and may the guiness flow freely across your lips, I raise me glass with only a spot of the Irish cream in her, but I toast you all and wish you good things ---------- So for all of you wherever you may he 17th March bring you happiness, and nice warm thoughts........ Good Luck and God Bless Cara ==== IRL-WICKLOW Mailing List ==== Have you any new ideas on researching Co Wicklow you would like to share. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx>

And a Happy St. Patrick's Day to all from Charlene Whittaker Ottawa, Ontario Canada ----- Original Message ----- From: IMKYLESNANA@aol.com<mailto:IMKYLESNANA@aol.com> To: IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRL-WICKLOW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: March 15, 2006 10:21 PM Subject: [Wicklow] (no subject) Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Cheryl Contway White Roscommon County, Michigan ==== IRL-WICKLOW Mailing List ==== If you have a problem, question, need direction or to report a virus, please contact IRL-WICKLOW-admin@rootsweb.com<mailto:IRL-WICKLOW-admin@rootsweb.com>. off-list at Admin Thanks ============================== Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx<http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx>

Happy St.Patricks day to all. Wendell. Valley,Al.

Hi Listers, Wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick's Day! Peggy Leonard/New York

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Happy St. Patrick's Day to all! Cheryl Contway White Roscommon County, Michigan

Hi Listers I think at last I have some ISP provider problems solved, but in saying that the leprechauns and gremlins will be out in force soon in Ireland for their wonderful celebration of St Patrick's day and while I wish you all the best ..........and may the guiness flow freely across your lips, I raise me glass with only a spot of the Irish cream in her, but I toast you all and wish you good things ---------- So for all of you wherever you may he 17th March bring you happiness, and nice warm thoughts........ Good Luck and God Bless Cara

Happy St Paddy's Day to you all. Cheers Pat Matthews (Crestview, Florida)

Dear Cara & Co Wicklow researchers Wishing you all a very Happy St. Patrick's Day! If anyone has a good recipe for Irish Soda Bread, please send! :-) from sunny (for the moment) California Stephanie still searching for family of William WHATELY who married Hannah WHITE in 1833

I wish everyone on the List a Happy St Patty's Day, Here in Pensacola Fl, the famous Mc Guire's Irish Pub and Brewery will be celebrating in full swing. A Fun fill, safe day is wished on you all. Pam Landy (Hepenstall) basking in sunshine