There may even be a bit of exaggeration thrown in for good measure, but it just makes your story all the more interesting. You may have porcelain, pale skin, or you may have freckles that outnumber the days of the year, but your features will be pleasantly proportioned and your eyes bright, with a genuine smile that lights up your face.
Your dinner is not complete without some spuds at the table. You are better at swearing than most people. Partly because of your natural gift of gab and partly because of your quick wit, the swear-words seem to roll freely off of your tongue. Nothing brings out your poetic nature, natural ability to talk non-stop, or your talent for swearing like a few pints at the pub.
A drink or two or three tends to make your exaggerations a bit more colourful, your storytelling even more fascinating, and your talent for music and dancing shines even brighter. You are loyal. Your strong convictions and unshakable beliefs are the most visible when it comes to your family and friends. You are fiercely loyal to all you hold dear. So, what are the Irish really like?
Perhaps the best description comes from the popular historian, Carl Wittke:. May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind always be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand. This would be the final decoration added in the home, done on January 5th, and at the end of the day on January 6th, these, and all of the other decorations would be taken down. Get the best home, property and gardening stories straight to your inbox every Saturday. Enter email address This field is required Sign Up.
Carlow's Charlotte Ryan took a nostalgic approach to the challenge. Enlisting the help of a chalkboard and a lot of green glitter, she created a touching video which pays homage to the past and looks forward to the future, for an all-encompassing look at what it means to be Irish in Using the technique of stop-animation, Ryan's effort fuses archive footage with new to create a lyrical overview that touches on culture to music to Charlotte's own experience as an Irish dancer.
James Mitchell discusses how much everyone wants to be Irish - and how much the Irish hate it. Mitchell says the Irish sense of humour is the most important and unique aspect of our culture. He told a story in which an American told his father on holiday that she saw "your Prince Harry" on television, to which his father burst out laughing.
YouTube gamer and vlogger Niall Gleeson says he "could go on about the roar of the crowd in Croke Park when your team wins the game" but, instead, he enlisted the help of his mammy to show that being Irish was a lot of things, but none so clear and universal as the way in which we place the Irish mammy on a pedestal. Adorable 'Mammy Gleeson' makes a cameo in which she discusses the four things she "always offers" guests to their home "tea, a drop of drink, food and a big welcome".
Gleeson's video also features a hilarious countdown of the 'most Irish' things we've done as a nation, including "having lots of sex when the Pope comes to town". Cork beauty guru Laura Fitzgibbon, who goes by FitznBitz online, started her video with a cupla focal, and took on the controversial topic of 'Paddy's Day' versus 'Patty's Day'.
Laura counts down what makes people 'truly Irish' - being sunburned, the 'long goodbye' 'bye, bye, bye! He laments the existence of the Spire and the inability of Irish people to speak Irish, and touches on popular Irish phrases. As people around the world, dressed in green, celebrate St Patrick's Day, the conversation among Ireland's young people is continuing online. Watch these videos and see St. However, Ireland is not entirely without class categories.
Emigration has been a notable characteristic throughout Irish history. For hundreds of years, the number of Irish people leaving the country was greater than the number of foreigners immigrating to Ireland. For many generations, most Irish people have had family members living abroad. Notable periods of mass emigration include the Potato Famine in and the more recent wave in the s and s for those seeking a better life.
This is reflected in the sizable Irish ethnic minorities in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia and Argentina. The migration patterns have changed from the late s when the Irish economy dramatically improved.
Since then, many people have migrated to Ireland, with a significant number of Irish returning to their homeland. Nonetheless, no matter where they are in the world, most Irish make efforts to stay in touch with family back home and will visit from time to time when work and education obligations permit them.
Many symbols of Irish national identity come from their association with religion. For example, green is the colour associated worldwide with Irishness, but, within Ireland and particularly in Northern Ireland, the colour green is closely linked to being both Irish and Catholic. On the other hand, orange in Northern is associated with Protestantism. This means that the Irish national identity is in part connected to Catholicism.
Another facet of the Irish national identity is the Irish language also known as Gaeilge. Irish is an official language of the country alongside English and was once the main language spoken in the country. By the start of the 20th century, English had become the vernacular language. As of , The Irish language is spoken on a day-to-day basis in the Irish-speaking communities known as Gaeltacht — particularly in parts of County Kerry, Galway and Donegal.
Some of the older generation is fluent in the Irish language. Irish appears throughout the country in various ways, such as through Irish-speaking television and radio stations as well as signposts in Irish.
It is compulsory for all Irish to learn the Irish language during school. One is required to pass a language test on Irish to graduate high school.
Some question the utility of the language, particularly concerning the business sector. However, the language has long been an important part of the Irish identity. Thus, the emphasis on retaining the Irish language is primarily intended to preserve culture. On a more local level, the Irish identity is closely linked to one's sense of place. Indeed, the invisible boundaries of small towns are well known to those who live in rural Ireland, and county identities are expressed through lighthearted rivalries during inter-county sporting matches.
Warmth and mateship are hallmarks of the Irish demeanour. A common expression heard throughout Ireland is, "What's the craic? This informality and warmth allow for an open and fluid approach between people. Indeed, public displays of emotion, affection or attachment are common and widely accepted. Another core characteristic of Irish mateship is generosity and reciprocity.
Rather, pubs act as important meeting places where people gather and interact with their neighbours, friends, family and, at times, strangers. The character of pubs in Ireland varies according to the area and the customers they serve. Such sessions are often informal, with anyone invited to join in and play. Indeed, the pub is where the Irish passion for conversation, stories, jokes and traditional folk music continues to grow and evolve. Creativity and Expression.
Historically, artists in Ireland were invaluable in preserving the culture of the country.
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