Sure tis grand to be Irish in America

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 12:44 am

I watched a bit of the Washington St Paddy's festivities yesterday, and it was so nice to see our little country being treated so warmly by the USA, it was great, and a great honour to us, and we appreciate it. Even the St Patrick's Day Simpsons episode was pretty good. I think you can say that the Irish love affair with America may be back on, after a decade of feeling a bit confused about the place.

We we're nervous in the run up to the St Patrick's Day festivities that given recent times, we might have been less flavour of the month, but it seems President Obama is going to be nice to the Irish, and ain't it grand.

So, in your face Gordon Brown you big British lick-arse, ha! :wah: Its mad really that we get so much attention, I guess that's what comes from having 90 million Irish-descended people all over the world.

Clinton of course was big on Ireland, Bush was polite but not quite so into the shamrocking (probably he was better off considering he recovered from a drink problem etc), Barak seems to enjoy the bit of craic himself. He even pronounced Co Offaly correctly, and he can do the banter very well, obviously the Chicago connection means he knows how to do the Irish thing.

We're relieved because lets face it, its not like we are a very big deal on the world stage, but biggest boys of all, the yanks, always treat us very well, considering that we can act all lefty and European on occasion, and frankly since the Celtic Tiger happened, there has been a terrible strain of insufferable yuppiness in Ireland.

So thanks for the hospitality America, your a great friend to Ireland and we appreciate it, you kinda cheered us up yesterday. We were a bit confused during the Bush years, but I think we can say your welcome to tea again whenever you like. :-6

PS: Bring cookies. :yh_flag:yh_shamrk:yh_flag

Kindle · Post by **Kindle** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 2:58 am

Even the White House fountains had green water yesterday. Quite a pretty sight......................

White House Fountains are Green for St. Patrick's Day - DCist: Washington DC News, Food, Arts & Events

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:53 am

What a great day it was yesterday. The sun was shining and it was lovely and warm. We decided to brave the crowds and headed into Dublin for the parade and really enjoyed the day. The strange thing about the parade although was that as creative as the floats were and entertaining as it was, there was nothing Irish about it, no Irish music, no Irish dancing, very artistic and all, but you would have had no idea that they were in fact celebrating St Patrick’s day.

I think that the Americans are more Irish than the Irish themselves.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 5:24 am

mikeinie;1159338 wrote: What a great day it was yesterday. The sun was shining and it was lovely and warm. We decided to brave the crowds and headed into Dublin for the parade and really enjoyed the day. The strange thing about the parade although was that as creative as the floats were and entertaining as it was, there was nothing Irish about it, no Irish music, no Irish dancing, very artistic and all, but you would have had no idea that they were in fact celebrating St Patrick’s day.

I think that the Americans are more Irish than the Irish themselves.

It was a great day wasn't it? I was working in the fields in the beautiful sunshine, and then I went over to me mothers for dinner of Bacon and Cabbage, like a good Irish boy! I watched the simpsons, called over to my friend, had a chat and then went to bed, all in all a great day. Nicest Patrick's day in a long time, god knows we needed a good day, its a been a rocky year. :-6

along-for-the-ride · Post by **along-for-the-ride** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:39 pm

Every year, Savannah, Georgia has a big St. Patricks's Day calebration. Here's a poster for this year. Click on it to make larger...............if you please.

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Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 3:44 pm

Galbally;1159287 wrote: I watched a bit of the Washington St Paddy's festivities yesterday, and it was so nice to see our little country being treated so warmly by the USA, it was great, and a great honour to us, and we appreciate it. Even the St Patrick's Day Simpsons episode was pretty good. I think you can say that the Irish love affair with America may be back on, after a decade of feeling a bit confused about the place.

We we're nervous in the run up to the St Patrick's Day festivities that given recent times, we might have been less flavour of the month, but it seems President Obama is going to be nice to the Irish, and ain't it grand.

So, in your face Gordon Brown you big British lick-arse, ha! :wah: Its mad really that we get so much attention, I guess that's what comes from having 90 million Irish-descended people all over the world.

Clinton of course was big on Ireland, Bush was polite but not quite so into the shamrocking (probably he was better off considering he recovered from a drink problem etc), Barak seems to enjoy the bit of craic himself. He even pronounced Co Offaly correctly, and he can do the banter very well, obviously the Chicago connection means he knows how to do the Irish thing.

We're relieved because lets face it, its not like we are a very big deal on the world stage, but biggest boys of all, the yanks, always treat us very well, considering that we can act all lefty and European on occasion, and frankly since the Celtic Tiger happened, there has been a terrible strain of insufferable yuppiness in Ireland.

So thanks for the hospitality America, your a great friend to Ireland and we appreciate it, you kinda cheered us up yesterday. We were a bit confused during the Bush years, but I think we can say your welcome to tea again whenever you like. :-6

PS: Bring cookies. :yh_flag:yh_shamrk:yh_flag

Canada has always celebrated big time.....but no one cares about us.:-1

Canada Celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Drinks a Heck of a Lotta Green Beer

Sunday March 1, 2009

Canadians love a parade, especially one where the protocol is to go out afterward and drink tons of beer.

Larger cities, such as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, to name just a few, will stage St. Patrick's Day Parades and Irish Pubs across the country will be packed with revellers tipping back a pint of green brew.

* Further Reading: Irish Pubs & Restaurants in Toronto

* Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade 2009

* Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade

* St. Patrick's Day in Vancouver

BTS · Post by **BTS** » Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:20 pm

Odie;1159650 wrote: Canada has always celebrated big time.....but no one cares about us.:-1

Canada Celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Drinks a Heck of a Lotta Green Beer

Sunday March 1, 2009

Canadians love a parade, especially one where the protocol is to go out afterward and drink tons of beer.

Larger cities, such as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, to name just a few, will stage St. Patrick's Day Parades and Irish Pubs across the country will be packed with revellers tipping back a pint of green brew.

* Further Reading: Irish Pubs & Restaurants in Toronto

* Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade 2009

* Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade

* St. Patrick's Day in Vancouver

Hell..............The loads of beer alone qualify y'all to be Leprechauns!!!

Do you know how many Irish descendants went to Canada through the years...........Millions........

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 12:15 am

Odie;1159650 wrote: Canada has always celebrated big time.....but no one cares about us.:-1

Canada Celebrates St. Patrick's Day and Drinks a Heck of a Lotta Green Beer

Sunday March 1, 2009

Canadians love a parade, especially one where the protocol is to go out afterward and drink tons of beer.

Larger cities, such as Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary, to name just a few, will stage St. Patrick's Day Parades and Irish Pubs across the country will be packed with revellers tipping back a pint of green brew.

* Further Reading: Irish Pubs & Restaurants in Toronto

* Toronto St. Patrick's Day Parade 2009

* Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade

* St. Patrick's Day in Vancouver

An no now that's not true at all. We never stopped loving you guys, we just got a bit confused about Bush down south and we weren't sure how to behave over there, whether we could bring over a couple of pints of guinness, or if we had to act all serious and sensible. Sure don't the Aussies and the Kiwis have loads of Irish in them as well, sure we are all over the place.

Clodhopper · Post by **Clodhopper** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 3:35 am

Adds a certain spice to the relationship with the English as well - very large numbers of us have Irish relations (and, indeed, Welsh and Scots!)

Oh - Good luck with the Grand Slam on Saturday - really looking forward to it and as far as I can tell, every English Rugby fan will be cheering for the Irish.

mikeinie · Post by **mikeinie** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:13 am

Clodhopper;1159779 wrote: Adds a certain spice to the relationship with the English as well - very large numbers of us have Irish relations (and, indeed, Welsh and Scots!)

Oh - Good luck with the Grand Slam on Saturday - really looking forward to it and as far as I can tell, every English Rugby fan will be cheering for the Irish.

It is so exciting! I can’t wait for the game. My brother-in-law just managed to get tickets to the match as is heading there to see it live.

This is going to be great, and thanks for the support

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Mar 19, 2009 5:56 am

Clodhopper;1159779 wrote: Adds a certain spice to the relationship with the English as well - very large numbers of us have Irish relations (and, indeed, Welsh and Scots!)

Oh - Good luck with the Grand Slam on Saturday - really looking forward to it and as far as I can tell, every English Rugby fan will be cheering for the Irish.

I am looking forward to it, but I fear that the Welsh Dragon may unleasy a Celtic sucker punch on the Irish on Saturday, still, its all to play for!

UP IRELAND!

YES!