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    Welcome from Roswell Georgia!!
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    Welcome from West Paducah, KY.

    Being new myself I have to ask what does Slainte mean and how do you say it.

    TKR

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    We on the Isle of Harris say "Slainte" when you have a glass in your hand and you are toasting the health of each one you are with, To say it "slan-te", you do not pronounce the i,

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Kilted Reverend View Post
    Welcome from West Paducah, KY.

    Being new myself I have to ask what does Slainte mean and how do you say it.

    TKR
    Hello Kilted Reverend!

    Slainte means cheers. Pronunciation varies. In Munster it is sloyta. In Ulster, slaan-che. In Connacht, slon-tche.

    Slan agus beannacht leat!
    slawn agg-us ban-ocked latt [Ulster]
    (Goodbye and blessings on you!)
    David

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    Go raibh maith agat!

    Thank you everyone for the warm welcome!

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    Welcome, cousin. If we get just a few more MacDonnells we'll be able to field a mighty fine raiding party!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tartan Hiker View Post
    Welcome, cousin. If we get just a few more MacDonnells we'll be able to field a mighty fine raiding party!
    Just show me the coos!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Daibhidh O'Baoighill View Post
    Hello Kilted Reverend!

    Slainte means cheers. Pronunciation varies. In Munster it is sloyta. In Ulster, slaan-che. In Connacht, slon-tche.

    Slan agus beannacht leat!
    slawn agg-us ban-ocked latt [Ulster]
    (Goodbye and blessings on you!)
    David

    Awesome thanks for the info.
    Slan agus beannacht leat
    TKR

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Kilted Reverend View Post
    Awesome thanks for the info.
    Slan agus beannacht leat
    TKR
    Your welcome TKR!

    Slainte!

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