Top 'o the morning to ya! Today's Saint Patty's day which means its time for getting drunk, getting in fights, and breaking ceasefire agreements with the British. Now, I'm half Irish myself, and, as such, am quite a jovial, dangerous fellow. Others around you may be Irish, too. So what do you do if you encounter an Irishman? Well, I sent my crack research staff to find out all they can about the Irish. Ireland was founded in 6,000 B.C.

Place spoon in glass. Heat glass by pouring in warm water. When glass is warm, pour out the water. Leave spoon in glass. Now for the tricky bit: Put dollop of cream on top, allow the cream to slide down the back of spoon (the spoon which was in the coffee), the tip of the spoon should remain in the coffee. Be careful not to stir after the cream has been added. The cream should form a foamy layer about 1 cm (or half an inch) thick on top of the black coffee.

This question has come up fairly regularly on the newsgroup but has never been resolved definitively. Neither "black" or "shanty" are used much in Ireland. They seem to be mainly used in America. Shanty Irish" is used to describe the poorest of the poor Irish immigrants, the kind who ended up in shanty town (the origin of the word "shanty" is not known, but it might come from the Irish "sean t?", meaning "old house"). Today it's a derogatory term for poor people of Irish descent.

In fact, Guinness has set up a business that will totally outfit an "Irish Pub"for a would-be publican. All the publican has to to is provide the site and capital. In Germany, there are new Irish pubs opening weekly. In the US, Diageo/Guinness is involved financially with a chain of "Irish" pubs called Fado. Some who confess they aren't fans of Fado call them "plastic Paddy pubs" do to their seemingly Disney-esque appearance and atmosphere.

Usually this question is a complaint. Many people are disappointed when they read soc.culture.irish and find it isn't quite what they expected. The newsgroup is not just for discussions about Irish culture (unless you broaden the word "culture" to encompass almost all things Irish). This is for the very good reason that soc.culture.irish is the only Irish newsgroup with worldwide distribution. (Other newsgroups, such as those in the ie.* hierarchy are not available everywhere.

A majority of Irish people who emigrated to America in the 18th century were Protestants from Ulster. Most of these, in turn, were descendants of settlers brought in from Scotland from the 17th century during the so called plantation of Ulster. (Being Protestant, it was believed they would prove more loyal than the troublesome Irish.) "Scotch-Irish" usually refers to those emigrants or to their descendants.

ANS~ No, only the odd bulb blowing & the very occasional lead breaking, but it's no problem as i We are planing a themed party i.e 60's & 70's / 80's & 90's / fancy dress e.c.t, is that somthing

cut crystal medallions for The Irish Wake. One medallion features the closing line of the famous Irish Prayer - quot;Until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of His hand" etched with intertwining shamrocks atop a hand-carved walnut urn; the second is a classic Celtic cross atop a hand-carved cherry wood urn.

No, we do not unfortunately have sufficient resources of space, equipment or supervisors to accommodate work placements or internships.

Rick Sutcliffe is of Irish extraction (Ryan, Tobin, McMullen) and always thought the Irish should rule the world. In his fiction, they run two of them, but are as fractious as they are on this earth. Ortho Earth, where The Interregnum series is set, is also called Greater Hibernia. In its alternate hioistory the Irish conquered England and eventually everything else on their planet. But they still fight among themselves. So, call it Irish fiction, if you like.

There certainly are cultural differences between the Scots and the Irish. However, when viewed in historical perspective, those differences begin to look like similarities.

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The site is a collection of CVs and headshots of participating members of The Attic Studio, a community of writers, directors, producers and actors based in Dublin Ireland whose members are film and theatre industry professionals. The site has developed out of what was previously known as The HOT Collective. The current site offers more flexibility to members, including the ability to update your own CV information and headshot.

Simply click here to go to our Custom Order Doll Clothes Request Form. Fill in as much of the form as possible and include a picture of the front of the dress or outfit. When we receive your request, we will contact you to discuss the details of the order, and explain what other information we will need from you. (If you do not want to use the form, please feel free to email or call us).

For your child to obtain Irish citizenship, you will have to apply to the Minister for Justice in Dublin.

There are around 10,000 Travellers in the United States, with around 2,500 Travellers living in a place called Murphy Village, South Carolina. They are descendants of Travellers who left Ireland, mostly during the 1845-60. They have maintained a separate cultural identity, and several Irish Traveller traditions, including some usage of cant, devout Catholic faith, and strong communal ties. (source: Dan and Conor Casey, Irish America Magazine, Sept/October1994)

Anyone who has a parent or grandparent born in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland can get an Irish passport by applying to your local embassy or consulate. If you are considering applying for Irish citizenship, you should in any case contact the nearest Irish diplomatic mission to make sure you get accurate and up-to-date information. i) For the Irish grandparent, birth certificate and marriage license to whoever was the other grandparent of the applicant.

Bord na M?na are offering turf (baled briquettes and wicker baskets of sod turf) for delivery anywhere in the 48 contiguous states. They can be contacted by To order, you need your full address (including ZIP code). Currently, credit cards are the only form of payment accepted.

It’s a move in American wrestling (like WWF): pushing your opponent to the corner of the ring. It's also the name of a cocktail.

Like most sporting breeds, Irish Setters have a lot of energy. They are athletic, have good noses, and want to explore the world. They are hunting dogs, and a lazy dog doesn't bring many birds to the table. Many people choose not to use their Irish Setters to hunt, but their energy remains and needs to find an appropriate outlet. They need to run. A mile or two daily walk for these dogs is no substitute for a grand run in a fenced yard or dog park.