The syllable count should be 5 / 7 / 5…… I think it’s ok.
The Irish word for November is Samhain, which changes its form below.
Dóchas ní Fuath!
Tá scamaill dhubha sa spéir
tús mhí na Samhna.
Rough translation:
Hope not Hate!
There are dark clouds in the sky
the start of November (Samhain)
Le Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh,
Dé Domhnaigh, an dara lá de mhí na Samhna,
dhá mhíle agus cúig is fiche.
(Sunday 2nd November 2025)
an spéir Dóchas ní Fuath! Hope not Hate November Samhain scamaill the sky
Thank you for your comment, Stephen.
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So desperate are the hate-mongers to discredit the Hope not Hate campaign, that they have a website in Irish and English, devoted to smearing campaigners.
A great message, Uilleam, and interesting to see the rhythm of the Irish original.
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Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh
Fri 14th Nov 2025 08:04
Your comment's much appreciated, Stephen.
As a dabbler/beginner, knowing what constitutes a syllable in Irish, is one of the difficulties I have when attempting to write actual poetry, however simple. Listening online to nursery rhymes and proverbs recited by Irish speakers is a great help.