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Post by Séamus on Jun 16, 2022 11:20:14 GMT
A (quite serious) philatelist remarked on a current An Post Irish breakfasts issue (apparently the cover of a North American philatelic magazine)- HIS issue being that there were no baked beans in the Irish fry. I had a look. The whole meal was still on the pan where baked beans wouldn't be. Still- this,on top of the slices of black and white pud,might be a small resistance to globalised gastronomy- beans being mandatory in one hemisphere but not another. (Not sure that our forefathers had so many fruits sprinkled on their porridge;I'd imagine a bit of honey was luxurious enough in Dublin)
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Post by Maolsheachlann on Jun 16, 2022 11:34:19 GMT
I think baked beans have crept in, whatever their status might have been previously.
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Post by Séamus on Sept 30, 2022 4:10:01 GMT
Having to buy a gift for someone, we were in a liquor store that specialises in small craft companies' products, mostly from within Australia; but we ended up getting the one Irish product, Glendalough Whiskey, which apparently signals a new era of small-time distilling. Seeing the logo of St Kevin, blackbird in hand, is a bit of a drawcard.
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Post by Maolsheachlann on Oct 24, 2022 10:15:00 GMT
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Post by cato on Oct 24, 2022 12:09:04 GMT
Having to buy a gift for someone, we were in a liquor store that specialises in small craft companies' products, mostly from within Australia; but we ended up getting the one Irish product, Glendalough Whiskey, which apparently signals a new era of small-time distilling. Seeing the logo of St Kevin, blackbird in hand, is a bit of a drawcard. Is it any good though Seamus?
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Post by cato on Oct 24, 2022 12:18:36 GMT
I doubt stick fighting was ever taught in 19th century schools. Sounds like a load of cobblers for the American diaspora. A certain ethnic minority have kept the faction fighting tradition alive and well for generations but don't get the public recognition they deserve.
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Post by Séamus on Oct 25, 2022 0:29:10 GMT
Having to buy a gift for someone, we were in a liquor store that specialises in small craft companies' products, mostly from within Australia; but we ended up getting the one Irish product, Glendalough Whiskey, which apparently signals a new era of small-time distilling. Seeing the logo of St Kevin, blackbird in hand, is a bit of a drawcard. Is it any good though Seamus? Don't think I've ever had feedback on a present like that
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Post by Séamus on Jan 25, 2023 5:10:14 GMT
....no such thing as bad publicity. Whatever one thinks of Academy awards, the attention given by America to An Cailín Ciúin and the other Irish films should be good for a) the Gaelic language b) Aran jumpers On the latter point, pity that Banshees didn't get attention for costume design- I think Baz Luhrmann's Mrs has enough trophies.
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Post by Maolsheachlann on Apr 14, 2023 11:22:10 GMT
I was at a sing-along yesterday, it was mostly non-Irish there but there were a few Irish. It was interesting to me that the Irish ballads sung were The Wild Rover, Whiskey in the Jar, Star of the County Down, and the Parting Glass.
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Post by cato on Apr 15, 2023 0:14:22 GMT
I was at a sing-along yesterday, it was mostly non-Irish there but there were a few Irish. It was interesting to me that the Irish ballads sung were The Wild Rover, Whiskey in the Jar, Star of the County Down, and the Parting Glass. A lovely tradition. I have fond memories of sing songs at pre wedding get togethers and wakes. I hope our National schools still teach traditional Irish ballads in both national languages. I must do an informal and unscientific enquiry among my little platoon of neices and nephews. Will report back.
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Post by Séamus on Sept 30, 2023 9:11:01 GMT
"Waterford is sprinkled with intriguing history, battle-scarred landmarks and eye-popping contemporary art, including an incredible 23m wooden sword engraved with chapters portraying the Viking past" Steve McKenna/Collette newspaper article
Worth recalling that Viking and Nordic styles and arts take their place as another layer of Irish culture and are still inspiring artworks (and tourism).
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Post by Maolsheachlann on Oct 8, 2023 19:50:44 GMT
After years of meaning to do so, today I attended the Ivy Day wreath-laying at Parnell's grave in Glasnevin. It was done by Martin Mansergh, who also gave an oration. The oration was fine but reflected the sort of civic nationalism that I find distinctly uninspiring. There was also a bagpiper who played various tunes, and the National Anthem at the end.
I can't seem to attach pictures on my phone, but I will when I get to a desktop.
There were about thirty people there. They all seemed to know each other and were the kind of people who I imagine also go to flower shows and horse shows. I don't mean that in a bitchy way. They were very nice and welcoming and I intend to go annually as far as possible.
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Post by Séamus on Oct 13, 2023 8:52:05 GMT
After years of meaning to do so, today I attended the Ivy Day wreath-laying at Parnell's grave in Glasnevin. It was done by Martin Mansergh, who also gave an oration. The oration was fine but reflected the sort of civic nationalism that I find distinctly uninspiring. There was also a bagpiper who played various tunes, and the National Anthem at the end. I can't seem to attach pictures on my phone, but I will when I get to a desktop. There were about thirty people there. They all seemed to know each other and were the kind of people who I imagine also go to flower shows and horse shows. I don't mean that in a bitchy way. They were very nice and welcoming and I intend to go annually as far as possible. The pictures you took (and posted on IrishPapist) are great also.
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Post by Maolsheachlann on Oct 13, 2023 13:23:26 GMT
After years of meaning to do so, today I attended the Ivy Day wreath-laying at Parnell's grave in Glasnevin. It was done by Martin Mansergh, who also gave an oration. The oration was fine but reflected the sort of civic nationalism that I find distinctly uninspiring. There was also a bagpiper who played various tunes, and the National Anthem at the end. I can't seem to attach pictures on my phone, but I will when I get to a desktop. There were about thirty people there. They all seemed to know each other and were the kind of people who I imagine also go to flower shows and horse shows. I don't mean that in a bitchy way. They were very nice and welcoming and I intend to go annually as far as possible. The pictures you took (and posted on IrishPapist) are great also. Thanks! I lost interest in posting them here!
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Post by Maolsheachlann on Oct 17, 2023 11:24:54 GMT
I realized yesterday that "tell me this and tell me no more" is an Irish usage. I heard it used in a Jarlath O'Regan stand-up routine last night. I did an internet search and saw all the hits were Irish.
I remember my aunt used to use it when telling stories. I've heard it used elsewhere though I couldn't exactly say why.
There are lots of little Irish phrases that don't often get into any articles on Hiberno-English or the books on slang, but are uniquely Irish, like:
"You're a star."
"You're very good."
"From Billy to Jack". (Think I might have mentioned this already.)
"The head on him."
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