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October 16, 2024 Oscar Wilde Blog5 Comments

BIRTHDAY POST—UPDATED

Previously published as The 16th Green
on Oscar’s birthday in 2016 and 2018.

October 16 is a noted birthday in Ireland.

I do not refer solely the young man above—followers of this blog should need no reminding that Oscar Wilde was born on this day,

But consider also a curiosity about this date in Irish lore.

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The 16th Green

October 16, 2018March 31, 2024 Oscar Wilde Blog3 Comments

Today is the birthday of a famous Irishman and, lest I insult your knowledge, I should quickly add that I do not refer to the young chap above—Wildeans need no reminding that Oscar celebrates his birthday today, October 16th.

Consider instead a curiosity about this date in Irish lore.

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