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  Shamrock Boxers
Shamrock Boxers began in 1981 with the purchase of Philadel's Gypsy Wonder.
A third litter produced Shamrock's Shalimar, 1st in the brindle 6-9 puppy class at ABC in 1989 and WB at the Miami Boxer Club Specialty.
In 2003, we aquired Shamrock's Southern Belle (Mollie).
www.shamrockboxers.com   (190 words)

  
  The Shamrock
The legend of the shamrock is also connected with that of the banishment of the serpent tribe from Ireland by a tradition that snakes are never seen on trefoil and that it is a remedy against the stings of snakes and scorpions.
The Shamrock was used as an emblem by the Irish Volunteers in the era of Grattan's Parliament in the 1770's, before '98 and The Act of Union.
The shamrock was chosen Ireland's national emblem because of the legend that St. Patrick had used it to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity.
www.geocities.com /EnchantedForest/Cottage/2595/shamrock.html   (1093 words)

  
  Shamrock - MSN Encarta
The shamrock was originally chosen as the national emblem of Ireland because of the legend that Saint Patrick used the plant to illustrate the doctrine of the Trinity.
Most shamrocks, particularly the small-leaved white clover, have been considered by the Irish as good-luck symbols since earliest times, and this superstition has persisted in modern times among people of many nationalities.
Shamrocks or various representations of the plant are worn by celebrants on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17 of each year.
encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761575417/Shamrock.html   (149 words)

  
 Shamrock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The shamrock was traditionally used for its medical properties and was a popular motif in Victorian times.
The Shamrock is also used as a badge for sports teams, state organisations and troops abroad from Ireland - Aer Lingus, IDA Ireland, University College Dublin, University of Notre Dame, the Northern Ireland Tourist Board and Fáilte Ireland use it as part of their identity.
The shamrock features on the passport stamp of Montserrat, many of whose citizens are of Irish descent.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Shamrock   (379 words)

  
 Shamrock
On the night of 27 and 28 October, the launch-partly manned by volunteers from Shamrock and towing Shamrock's cutter-ascended the Roanoke and exploded a spar torpedo against the ram's port quarter.
Shamrock, lashed to tug Bazely, led a fleet through the winding channels of Middle River on 30 October and the next day engaged the town's batteries and rifle pits from close range.
Recommissioned on 17 October 1865, Shamrock next served in the Caribbean and was one of the nine ships comprising the West Indies Squadron which was reestablished on 2 December.
www.history.navy.mil /danfs/s11/shamrock.htm   (459 words)

  
 SHAMROCK
Shamrock’s philosophy is straightforward: a disciplined search for value, and active and responsible oversight.
Shamrock has invested approximately $2.0 billion in its various strategies generating superior risk-adjusted returns for our investors, including the Disney family.
Shamrock's foundation as the advisor to a distinguished family - the Roy E. Disney family - has helped to build a strong tradition of integrity, service and responsibility to our investors and portfolio companies.
www.shamrock.com   (0 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online:
Shamrock, on Interstate Highway 40 (here formerly U.S. Highway 66) in south central Wheeler County, was in the 1980s the largest town in the county.
Shamrock had its official beginning with the arrival of the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway in the summer of 1902.
Just as the discovery of oil in 1926 had hastened the growth of Shamrock, a decline in the oil industry contributed to a decline in population to 3,123 by 1940; by 1950, however, the population had increased again, to 3,326.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/SS/hgs8.html   (748 words)

  
 The History of the Shamrock
According to legend, the shamrock was a sacred plant to the Druids of Ireland because its leaves formed a triad, and three was a mystical number in the Celtic religion, as in many others.
Patrick used the shamrock in the 5th century to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity as he introduced Christianity to Ireland.
The original Irish shamrock (traditionally spelled seamróg, which means "summer plant") is said by many authorities to be none other than white clover (Trifolium repens), a common lawn weed originally native to Ireland.
www.taunton.com /finegardening/pages/g00104.asp   (357 words)

  
 SHAMROCK - leather goods for personal use, gift, or corporate promotion
SHAMROCK -- based in Calcutta, India -- manufactures and exports leather products.
a single page overview of SHAMROCK which provides a quick summary for those of you who like to feel the pulse before delving deeper.
It overviews our activities and performance as a manufacturer and exporter, our client relations, and our approach to product design and supply.
shamrock-india.com   (0 words)

  
 Shamrock (Irish super-hero)
Shamrock sparred with Captain America, managing to evade him at one point when a python appeared in his path.
Shamrock was only referred to as Molly Fitzgerald in Excalibur I#108, and that issue's letters page challenged the readers to identify her other identity.
Shamrock's father saw himself as a freedom fighter, and expected his children to follow his way.
www.marvunapp.com /Appendix3/shamrockcoc.htm   (969 words)

  
 Shamrock Foods - Terms
Shamrock Foods has the right in its sole discretion to remove any content on the Website, including but not limited to content that violates this agreement or is otherwise objectionable.
Shamrock Foods will not be liable for any damages or injury caused by any failure of performance, error, omission, interruption, defect, delay in operation of transmission, computer virus, or line failure.
Shamrock Foods will not be required to treat any submission as confidential, and will not be liable for any ideas for its business (including without limitation, product or advertising ideas) and will not incur any liability as a result of any similarities that may appear in future Shamrock Foods operations.
www.shamrockfoodservice.com /index.php?page=terms   (1432 words)

  
 Shamrock Farms — FAQS
This simply means the milk is heated to 285º F for four seconds, as opposed to traditional pasteurization, where the milk is heated to at least 170º F for a minimum of 20 seconds.
Shamrock Farms is still delivering the same farm-fresh milk you've grown to love over the past 80 years, and the ESL process has no effect on its taste or contents.
Shamrock Farms' herd of 10,000 cows is housed at our farm in Stanfield, AZ - just 54 miles from our Phoenix dairy processing plant.
www.shamrockfarms.net /faqs.asp   (1707 words)

  
 SHAMROCK HISTORY , Leprechaun, and the blarney's Stone
In written English, the first reference to the Shamrock dates from 1571, andin written Irish, as seamrog, from 1707.
As a badge to be worn on the lapel on the Saint's feast day, it is referred to for the first time as late as 1681.
Shamrock was used as an emblem by the Irish Volunteers in the era of Grattan's Parliament in the 1770's, before '98 and The Act of Union.
www.theholidayspot.com /patrick/shamrock.htm   (666 words)

  
 Shamrock Facts
It is not one of any or many clovers, it is one species, collected from a majority of counties at that time and with the exception of a very few plants, the majority were Trifolium repens or a form of this plant - White clover also known as Dutch Clover".
Saint Patrick used the plant to illustrate the doctrine of the Holy Trinity.
Shamrocks have been considered by the Irish as good-luck symbols since earliest times, and this superstition has persisted in modern times among people of many nationalities.
www.fourleafclover.com /3fact.html   (286 words)

  
 SHAMROCK
Shamrock has been an activist investor in public companies for over two decades.
Shamrock's theory of activist investing relies on the ability of an influential shareholder to steer corporate decisions in a manner that will unlock shareholder value.
The Shamrock Team has extensive experience working in the “trenches” to assist Portfolio Companies in enhancing shareholder value through the companies' developing new business strategies, recapitalizing their balance sheets, instituting corporate restructurings, divesting subsidiaries or divisions, upgrading management teams and streamlining operations.
www.shamrock.com /pages/activist/activist.asp   (168 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | UK | The truth behind the shamrock
It is commonly believed the shamrock is a clover - the Gaelic word seamrog means "little clover" - but the botanical world is not so sure.
This confusion is partly down to the mythology of the shamrock and the different representations that have appeared in Celtic artwork through the centuries.
In the 19th century it became a symbol of rebellion against the English and began to be strongly associated with Irish identity.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk/3519116.stm   (550 words)

  
 Preschool Education Arts & Crafts : Holidays > St. Patrick's Day
Have children trace a shamrock shape on the backside of the finger-paint sheet and then cut out their shamrocks.
Hold the ribbons together and staple them to the back of the shamrock at the center so that the ends hang down from the shamrock wand.
Lay shamrock on wax paper, have children sprinkle shaved crayons into the empty middle.
www.preschooleducation.com /apatrick.shtml   (1908 words)

  
 Shamrock, Oklahoma OK, town profile (Creek County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Shamrock is a town in Creek County, in the Tulsa metro area.
The community was named for Shamrock, IL The community is in the Central Standard time zone.
Median rent in Shamrock, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $206.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=16094   (660 words)

  
 :: About Shamrock :: Shamrock Homes: Quality Manufactured Housing Since 1969
Shamrock Homes is a quality custom builder with over 35 years experience in the manufactured housing industry.
Shamrock Homes allows you to customize your home to make it exactly what you want.
Framing the home using traditional "stick-built" methods to laying the final piece of carpet is completed in Shamrock Home's factory.
www.shamrock-homes.com /about.htm   (150 words)

  
 Shamrock Foundation, Inc.
As you know Shamrock Foundation Puss & Boots Olde Time Holiday Shoppe is quickly approaching: Saturday, Nov. 4th 10am to 4pm and Sunday, November 5th from 11am to 4pm.
Shamrock prides itself on our wonderful bakers and cooks.
Regretfully, the Shamrock Foundation cannot help with placing any kittens or cats for adoption at this time.
www.shamrockpets.com /spc   (681 words)

  
 The Legend of The Shamrock   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The trefoil or Shamrock, at one time called the "Seamroy", symbolises the cross and blessed trinity.
Preaching in the open air on the doctrine of the trinity, he is said to have illustrated the existence of the Three in One by plucking a shamrock from the grass growing at his feet and showing it to his congregation.
The legend of the shamrock is also connected with that of the banishment of the serpent tribe from Ireland by a tradition that snakes are never seen on trefoil and that it is a remedy against the stings of snakes and scorpions.
members.cox.net /bphowe2/shamrock.html   (249 words)

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