Hello wmambrose and thank you for your question.
I believe the phrase you are seeking is "Éireann go Brách" which means
"Ireland forever" More loosely translated, it would mean 'Long Live
Ireland'.
see:
" Éireann go Brách = Ireland Forever
Pronunciation: /Erin guh brawk/
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What does Erin go Bragh mean?
The popular phrases "Erin go Bragh" or "Erin go Braugh" mean Ireland
forever. It's the anglicised version of the Gaelic phrase which would
be known to some Irish Americans (although its English spelling is
quite meaningless)."
http://www.irish-sayings.com/irish-gaelic-sayings.php?feature=81
also see:
Q."Erin Go Bragh
What does the saying "Erin Go Bragh" mean?"
A."Erin Go Brath
Dear Linda,
Literally translated, it means 'Ireland Forever'. More loosely
translated, it would mean 'Long Live Ireland'.
It was one of the many catchphrases popularised in the turbulent
political and social environment of 19th century Ireland, when the
majority of the people still spoke Irish (Gaelic). For example, it
would probably have been used at the mass meetings organised by Daniel
O'Connell, the famous campaigner for Catholic Emancipation prior to
1829, or later by the agrarian reformists Parnell and Michael Davitt
during the so-called Land War.
After the Great Famine of 1845-47, mass emigration began, particularly
to the United States. These emigrants took their politics and language
to the ghettoes of Boston and New York (see 'Gangs of New York'),so
that catchphrases such as 'Erin Go Brath' arrived intact to play their
part in Tammany Hall politics. It also appeared in printed form on the
many green flags and banners, complete with shamrocks, carried by
largely Irish regiments fighting on both sides in the American Civil
War, not to mention various anti-British endeavours in Canada.
Best wishes
Member of the Irish Group"
http://www.gurdjieff-internet.com/article_details.php?ID=42&W=7
Thank you for your question, and if you need any clarification of my
answer do not hesitate to ask.
Very best regards
THX1138
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