Off Topic Thread too point uh

awec · 16-03-2015 02:41PM

The nonsense that surrounds St Patricks day over here is unreal.

"Planting potatoes on St Patricks day is a century old tradition amongst the Irish. "

I've never planted a potato in my life.

.ak · 16-03-2015 02:48PM

awec wrote: »

The nonsense that surrounds St Patricks day over here is unreal.

"Planting potatoes on St Patricks day is a century old tradition amongst the Irish. "

I've never planted a potato in my life.

Haven't you? Looking forward to honouring the tradition myself.

CatFromHue · 16-03-2015 02:50PM

It's only when you go abroad when you realise how much an accepting and mostly easy going place Ireland actually is.

Also how good are dairy products, meat, and chocolate are too.

molloyjh · 16-03-2015 02:52PM

awec wrote: »

The nonsense that surrounds St Patricks day over here is unreal.

"Planting potatoes on St Patricks day is a century old tradition amongst the Irish. "

I've never planted a potato in my life.

The States I'm assuming. You have to wonder where they get some of their ideas from. I remember being in Florida a few years back and the woman at reception in the hotel fully believed that Irish people would routinely invite tourists off the street and into their homes for dinner. She made it sound like we'd wait by the door for one to go by and we'd rush out and to nab them. And she reckoned we did it so tourists didn't feel uncomfortable!? I don't know how random strangers in a foreign country inviting you into their homes on the side of the road isn't just a little uncomfortable.

.ak · 16-03-2015 02:59PM

molloyjh wrote: »

The States I'm assuming. You have to wonder where they get some of their ideas from. I remember being in Florida a few years back and the woman at reception in the hotel fully believed that Irish people would routinely invite tourists off the street and into their homes for dinner. She made it sound like we'd wait by the door for one to go by and we'd rush out and to nab them. And she reckoned we did it so tourists didn't feel uncomfortable!? I don't know how random strangers in a foreign country inviting you into their homes on the side of the road isn't just a little uncomfortable.

We invite tourists in for food all the time?

Then again we do run a cafe so...

Buer · 16-03-2015 03:03PM

molloyjh wrote: »

The States I'm assuming. You have to wonder where they get some of their ideas from.

There are areas of the country that's so insular or lacking outside influence that they really do have little enough input regarding Europe outside of television shows and stereotypes.

Zzippy · 16-03-2015 03:17PM

Buer wrote: »

There are areas of the country that's so insular or lacking outside influence that they really do have little enough input regarding Europe outside of television shows and stereotypes.

Yep, redneck central, never travel abroad, inbreeding rampant, uneducated hicks. Also known as Offaly...

molloyjh · 16-03-2015 03:19PM

Buer wrote: »

There are areas of the country that's so insular or lacking outside influence that they really do have little enough input regarding Europe outside of television shows and stereotypes.

My other favourite was in NY buying something on the credit card. I had to use one of those touch screen signature devices (the one with the stylus pen) and had a hard time with it - they really are awkward machines. The woman behind the counter one till over leaned across asking if I was from "the old country". When I looked at her funny she said she was born in Roscommon but left when she was a young child. She pointed to the device I was using and asked if we had them in Ireland. When I told her we didn't she gave me this knowing look and said we'd get them eventually. I didn't take too kindly to her patronising me like that and just told her straight up that we use chip and pin and don't sign for things any more at all here, but it was ok they'd get that technology in the States in time. She retreated back to her till pretty quick....

OldRio · 16-03-2015 05:13PM

awec wrote: »

The nonsense that surrounds St Patricks day over here is unreal.

"Planting potatoes on St Patricks day is a century old tradition amongst the Irish. "

I've never planted a potato in my life.

Well if you have the space I would highly recommend home grown spud and vegetables. Far better taste than shop bought.
My first earlys are chitted and ready to be planted.

Tradition is a grand thing.

.ak · 16-03-2015 08:04PM

Can anyone recommend a good pub to spend the day in Killarney to watch the rugby on Saturday? Decent food too?

irishbucsfan · 16-03-2015 08:13PM

Anyone who takes on the mammoth task of making a suggestion for the above request should keep in mind .ak's enourmously high standards when it comes to food. A bad suggestion will almost certainly result in a yellow card at least on boards.ie

.ak · 16-03-2015 09:23PM

irishbucsfan wrote: »

Anyone who takes on the mammoth task of making a suggestion for the above request should keep in mind .ak's enourmously high standards when it comes to food. A bad suggestion will almost certainly result in a yellow card at least on boards.ie

No, no, no... I'm not fussy...

I'll ban for a good suggestion too.

mfceiling · 16-03-2015 09:40PM

awec wrote: »

The nonsense that surrounds St Patricks day over here is unreal.

"Planting potatoes on St Patricks day is a century old tradition amongst the Irish. "

I've never planted a potato in my life.

Many's a man sowed his seeds on paddy's day...

Swiwi. · 16-03-2015 09:46PM

I see tomorrow is the 17th March. I haven't left everything I learnt in Ireland behind me, so I wish ye all a happy celebration tomorrow.

For my part, I have Thursday off, it's St Joseph's Day in Catholic Switzerland (but not Protestant cantons). I'm not remotely catholic, but bless St Joseph.

Podge_irl · 16-03-2015 09:57PM

Swiwi. wrote: »

For my part, I have Thursday off, it's St Joseph's Day in Catholic Switzerland (but not Protestant cantons). I'm not remotely catholic, but bless St Joseph.

**** you Calvin

Swiwi. · 16-03-2015 10:12PM

Podge_irl wrote: »

**** you Calvin

You get Good Friday though...

dregin · 16-03-2015 10:12PM

.ak wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good pub to spend the day in Killarney to watch the rugby on Saturday? Decent food too?

Ate in a great little "pay what you please" place in Killarney a few years back. Not sure if it's still there, but let me know if you're still stuck in a few days and I'll find out the name!

Buer · 16-03-2015 10:44PM

We do not. It's at an employer's discretion and many places close and deduct it from your annual leave as a firm nominated day off.

Podge_irl · 16-03-2015 10:50PM

Buer wrote: »

We do not. It's at an employer's discretion and many places close and deduct it from your annual leave as a firm nominated day off.

I do though. Geneva has the fewest public holidays of any canton however.

Neil3030 · 17-03-2015 04:21PM

I sincerely hope somebody in the IRFU lost their job over not acting on this:

https://twitter.com/JJWatt/status/309455886320037889

chupacabra · 17-03-2015 05:43PM

.ak wrote: »

Can anyone recommend a good pub to spend the day in Killarney to watch the rugby on Saturday? Decent food too?

If you want pub/food/rugby then I recommend Hannigans. The speakeasy bar is alright too. Mind you its been awhile since ive drank in Killarney.

Swiwi. wrote: »

I see tomorrow is the 17th March. I haven't left everything I learnt in Ireland behind me, so I wish ye all a happy celebration tomorrow.

For my part, I have Thursday off, it's St Joseph's Day in Catholic Switzerland (but not Protestant cantons). I'm not remotely catholic, but bless St Joseph.

Paddys day is also my birthday so the 18th is typically the roughest of the year.

awec · 17-03-2015 05:51PM

Over here when they realise we're Irish they wish us a happy St Patricks day but as if its a birthday or anniversary or something.

It's like they think it's something we actually care about like Christmas or new year.

irishbucsfan · 17-03-2015 05:51PM

awec wrote: »

Over here when they realise we're Irish they wish us a happy St Patricks day but as if its a birthday or anniversary or something.

It's like they think it's something we actually care about like Christmas or new year.

Yes, and you should play along and treat it as the most sacred of holidays, and don't ruin it for the rest of us.

Podge_irl · 17-03-2015 05:52PM

I quite like St. Patrick's day when I'm not in Ireland. Few pints, guaranteed a good crowd.

Neil3030 · 17-03-2015 06:31PM

I hate St. Patrick's day and refuse to celebrate some Welsh guy who inflicted Catholicism an a group of otherwise perfectly happy pagans.

Wang King · 17-03-2015 07:10PM

chupacabra wrote: »

If you want pub/food/rugby then I recommend Hannigans. The speakeasy bar is alright too. Mind you its been awhile since ive drank in Killarney.

Paddys day is also my birthday so the 18th is typically the roughest of the year.

Happy birthday you big lunk!!

Its also my in laws 43rd anniversary today..... Havent been to theirs since Xmas...brought wine...twas grand

Buer · 18-03-2015 10:22AM

When did The Irish Times become a subscription website? Ten articles available a week and then you've to pay.

irishbucsfan · 18-03-2015 10:27AM

Buer wrote: »

When did The Irish Times become a subscription website? Ten articles available a week and then you've to pay.

Except they track it in your browser, so switching over to private/incognito should get around that. Unless they've changed it.

thomond2006 · 18-03-2015 10:27AM

Buer wrote: »

When did The Irish Times become a subscription website? Ten articles available a week and then you've to pay.

I think someone here said you can get around it using incognito.

Podge_irl · 18-03-2015 10:27AM

Buer wrote: »

When did The Irish Times become a subscription website? Ten articles available a week and then you've to pay.

About two weeks ago. Just browse in incognito mode, it's based on cookies.

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