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    Gaelic translation

    Does anyone know what "An ceann cirean cinnidh" is in English?

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    Quote Originally Posted by gilmore View Post
    Does anyone know what "An ceann cirean cinnidh" is in English?

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    "The badge/crest of the clan chief". Traditionally it placed under a depiction of a badge.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gilmore View Post
    Does anyone know what "An ceann cirean cinnidh" is in English?

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    'The Crest of the Clan Chief' or 'Crest of the cheif', Head of the Family
    John A. Duncan of Sketraw
    "Oh wad some power the giftie gie us, tae see oorsel's as ithers see us."

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    I would so much love to be fluent in this language
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sketraw View Post
    'The Crest of the Clan Chief' or 'Crest of the cheif', Head of the Family
    Great minds think alike, John!

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveB View Post
    I would so much love to be fluent in this language
    Tá sé ní deacair go maith ag an Ghaeilge....ach níl mé maith go leor!
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    Tá sé ní deacair go maith ag an Ghaeilge....ach níl mé maith go leor!
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