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  • Saor Eire [incidentally, isn't there an argument as to whether capitals should have 'fada's'?] who was assassinated in October 1971, "… a good friend and a dedicated comrade … those who murdered him have only succeeded in strengthening Irish Trotskyism, and have made the Fourth International more determined than ever to contribute to the victory of the Irish revolution".

    Irish Blogs 2009

  • Regardless, good to be mentioned, and yes, I am a freak, and I'm pleased the author included the fada in my name.

    "Bathsheba of my choosing" ericmvan 2009

  • Regardless, good to be mentioned, and yes, I am a freak, and I'm pleased the author included the fada in my name.

    "My weakness laid bare, as people stop and stare." readingthedark 2009

  • I think all these Scholars just want to redeem Islam … And he may want to still get another wife ooooooo after all ma fada had me after 100yrs!!!

    Interview Thursday: Chatting with my Boss 2008

  • And, gods help me, I just started a Facebook account (as Caitlín Kiernan; don't forget the fada over the second "i" in "Caitlín").

    I can haz iPod back! sovay 2008

  • Also the only accent is the 'síneadh fada', which is an acute accent.

    Pòg mo thoin 2007

  • Also the only accent is the 'síneadh fada', which is an acute accent.

    Pòg mo thoin 2007

  • Also the only accent is the 'síneadh fada', which is an acute accent.

    Pòg mo thoin 2007

  • In addition to discharging her debts, Pynchon also paid with "sixty fada (fathoms) of wampum (beads made of clamshell)," two coats, some cotton, and several other small things.

    History of American Women Maggiemac 2008

  • I love it. and you presented it here so nicely. specially this fada lapsi i love the most. though i dont have sweet tooth but i like Lapsi rather than any other very sweet tasting desert.

    Lapsi- Broken Wheat Dessert Cardamom 2006

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  • properly síneadh fada: the acute accent as used in Irish

    July 3, 2009