St. Patrick's Day: Ancient Poem & Modern Fid-Vid

The Hibernian "call to the dance" has been going on for centuries, viz:

"Ich Am of Irlonde"

Ich am of Irlonde

And of the holy lande

Of Irlonde.

Goode sire, praye ich thee,

For of sainte charitee,

Com and dance with me

In Irlonde."

(anon., 14th Century)

Fiddle and Dance Video

To view a mod and blessedly twinkle-free "Call to the Dance," check out this fiddling and stepping performance by the Leahy brothers & sisters (from YouTube).

Happy Saint Patrick's Day!