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does anyone speak gaelic

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♥≈♥Louise♥≈♥

♥≈♥Louise♥≈♥ Report 6 Jun 2009 16:37

im after a translation for a tattoo i want grandmother or nan in irish but need it confirming

seanmháthair
thanks

ButtercupFields

ButtercupFields Report 6 Jun 2009 16:45

Hi Louise. That is one name for Grandmother and mathair mhor and mathair chriona are two others....take your pick! But make sure you get the 'fada' (the wavy line) over the right letters. Good luck. BC XX

♥≈♥Louise♥≈♥

♥≈♥Louise♥≈♥ Report 6 Jun 2009 16:58

thanks a lot

just thought i better check didnt want to en up with something else

my nan used to teach me gaelic when she was alive just shows i dont remember it any more..lol