The Flanagan Family

 

IRISH BLOG: THE FAMILY

      This entry maybe a bit more personal, because, at the end of the day, it has been the family with I´ve spent the whole month. So it is understandable that I have formed a strond bond with them.

         The family consists of both parents and 5 sons (yes, they´re all boys). Going from oldest to youngest they are: Liam (father), Ciara (mother), Seán (16 years old), Geroid (15 years old), Cian (13 yars old), Micheál (9 years old) and Liam Óg (5 years old). Fun fact: “Óg” in irish stands for Jr.

         The “Flanagan” family is very recognised because they have 3 “public figures”. There´s Liam, a musician that plays the fiddle who travels to the cities in order to perfom. Ciara doesn´t fall behind. She is the founder of both the local traditional dance and the local academy. Last but not least. There´s Seán, a talented         high-ceailing hurling player who used to represent Limerick at the national championship. His sportive feats don´t end there, because he´s also an outstandind gaelic football player.

         But there´s no need to be famous or well-known. The other 4 siblings may not be as famous as the elders right now, bt they have whatsoever many strengths. All four are also musician, playing the fiddle, piano, banjo or the concertina.

         At last, i have to say that I´ve lived one of the greatest months, if not the best, with them, and that I´m very greatful for everything they´ve done for me.

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