Erin go bragh
Americanidiom
Etymology
Origin of Erin go bragh
First recorded in 1795–1805; from Irish Éire go brách, Éirinn go brách, literally, “Ireland until Judgment Day,” from Éire (dative Éirinn ) “Ireland” ( Eire ( def. ) ) + go “until” + brách, bráth “Doomsday, Judgment Day”
Example Sentences
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On Thursday, corned beef specials were on the menu at Irish pubs as Americans flocked to live music events wearing shamrocks and “Erin go bragh” shirts.
From Washington Times
Never again, in the green sunny bowers, Where my forefathers lived, shall I spend the sweet hours, Or cover my harp with the wild woven flowers, And strike to the numbers of Erin go bragh!
From Project Gutenberg
Never again, in the green sunny bowers Where my forefathers lived, shall I spend the sweet hours, Or cover my harp with the wild-woven flowers, And strike to the numbers of Erin go bragh!
From Project Gutenberg
Is there any strain of music known to man more harrowingly pathetic than the one popularly known as Erin go bragh?
From Project Gutenberg
Never again in the green sunny bowers, Where my forefathers lived, shall I spend the sweet hours, Or cover my harp with the wild woven flowers, And strike to the numbers of Erin go bragh!
From Project Gutenberg
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