Erin Go Bragh: An Irish-American greeting

April 23, 2:23 PMIrish American Culture ExaminerTara Clapper

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"Erin Go Bragh" is commonly heard at Irish-American events, places, and gatherings. The phrase, which means "Ireland forever," is and was used commonly in America by Irish immigrants and their descendents on a flag featuring a green backdrop and a golden harp.

This flag is seen in the club in the movie "Far and Away."

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The phrase has a long-standing usage in Ireland in its original language, but the Erin go bragh (Anglicized) form is still commonly used to represent Irish pride in America and throughout the Irish diaspora around the globe.

Utilized in the United States on its flag to symbolize Irish-American patriotism, Erin Go Bragh was often seen in war time on flags during the eighteenth century.