“Ar scáth a chéile a mhaireann na daoine.”

“People live in each other's shadows.”

This phrase emphasises community, interdependence, and mutual support. It reflects the belief that people flourish through cooperation, compassion, and care for one another. No one is truly self-sufficient, we all rely on others in order to live fully and well.

Word for word break down of the seanfhocal

ar scáth [on shadow];  a chéile [of (each) other]; a mhaireann [live (s)]; na daoine [the people]

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