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.
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.
molloyjh wrote: » The States I'm assuming. You have to wonder where they get some of their ideas from.
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.
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
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.
Podge_irl wrote: » **** you Calvin
.ak wrote: » Can anyone recommend a good pub to spend the day in Killarney to watch the rugby on Saturday? Decent food too?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Buer wrote: » When did The Irish Times become a subscription website? Ten articles available a week and then you've to pay.
