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- adjective Of or pertaining to
Ireland ;Irish . - noun An
Irish person. - noun A member of the Irish-ethnic Catholic fraternal Ancient Order of Hibernians
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Examples
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The explosion of fifty-five tons of gunpowder sufficed to frighten Erith out of its wits, shake Woolwich to its foundations, and knock a considerable portion of the Thames embankment into what is termed, in Hibernian parlance, "smithereens."
Echoes of the Week 1865
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Derryquin estate have been accustomed to refer their almost innumerable wrangles and squabbles to the decision of "the masther," who might be figured as a kind of Hibernian St. Louis, sitting under a tree, and adjudicating between his subjects.
Disturbed Ireland Being the Letters Written During the Winter of 1880-81. Bernard H. Becker
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On the breast of the hill there was the meeting of two roads, one of them leading up to the "Hibernian," the other going down to Port Mooar.
The Manxman A Novel - 1895 Hall Caine 1892
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Perhaps a trifle off message for the Hibernian which is unrelentingly opposed for many many reasons to the Treaty.
Irish Blogs 2008
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Neil Lennon was scathing about Celtic's performance in the 0-0 draw with Hibernian on Saturday which left his side 12 points behind Rangers.
Rangers' off-field problems may offer Celtic's Neil Lennon a lifeline 2011
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"I'm surprised these have been missed but the Proclaimers have at least two songs referencing their beloved Hibernian," says Daniel Redpath.
Who has played the fewest games during a full professional career? | The Knowledge 2011
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Lately the repressive spirit pounced on a couple of nude portraits of the Taoiseach (head of government) Brian Cowen, which were briefly and unofficially hung in the National Gallery and the Royal Hibernian Academy.
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Also the song titled 'The Joyful Kilmarnock Blues' written about the club's relegation battle with Killie contains the line 'I'd never been to Ayrshire, I hitched down one Saturday; sixty miles to Kilmarnock, to see Hibernian play'.
Who has played the fewest games during a full professional career? | The Knowledge 2011
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Hibernian have parted company with manager John Hughes.
Another humiliating defeat Sean Ingle 2010
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Celtic's manager watched his team fall 12 points behind their title rivals after drawing 0-0 with Hibernian at Celtic Park on Saturday.
Rangers' off-field problems may offer Celtic's Neil Lennon a lifeline 2011
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