Where does the Blarney Stone come from?
Answer: From Blarney castle.
Gaelic is the official language of Ireland. Although not many people speak it nowadays.
In Ireland, wearing the color green stands for hope.
What colors are the Irish flag?
Answer: Green, white, and orange.
What is a shillelagh?
Answer: A short club, almost cane.
According to legend, if you catch a Leprechaun, you should never take your eyes off him lest he disappear.
St. Patrick's birth name was Maewyn Succat.
Other than guard his pot of gold, what else does a Leprechaun do?
Answer: He is a cobbler and makes shoes.
Erin Go Braugh means "Ireland Forever."
What happens if you don't wear green on St. Patrick's day?
Answer: You 'll get pinched.
The official emblem of Ireland is not the Shamrock, nor the Leprechaun, nor the Irish cross, but the Irish harp.
Ireland's National airline is called "Aer Lingus" and it's emblem is the shamrock.
Kissing the Blarney stone gives the kisser the gift of gab and cures them from shyness. And to do this feat, you must lie on your back and tilt your head backwards and slowly lower yourself down to the stone, usually with the aid of several close friends. Also noted, the local lads love to relieve themselves at night on the Blarney stone and then watch the tourists kiss the stone.
The shamrock was used by st. Patrick to show the pagans he was trying to convert to Christianity that three can be as one, as in the holy trinity, or the three leafs of the shamrock make up the whole.
St. Patrick's Cathedral is located in Dublin, Ireland.
A Leprechaun is noted as a fairy, not a troll, or an imp, or a spirit, but an unsociable fairy.
A Sidhe refers to the earthen mounds that were thought to be home to a supernatural race, or elves.
A Banshee is a mean and nasty female spirit seen as an omen of death and a messenger from hell. Also see Hillary Clinton.
The capital of Ireland is Dublin.
Ireland's population is just over 4 million citizens.
Roman Catholic makes up more than 88% of the population.
Ireland's government type is a Republic.
Life expectancy for Ireland natives is 77.5 years.
Ireland has 1.26 million Internet users.
Ireland uses the Euro as it's currency.
The rock band U2 is from Ireland. So is Van Morrison.
Alas, so are the Irish Rovers, but we're trying to keep that a secret.
What is the name of illegally distilled whiskey in Ireland?
Answer: Poteen.
Irish shipbuilders built the ill fated Titanic.
The local obituaries broadcast is one of the most popular radio shows in Ireland.
Ireland used to be infested with witches. Gladly, the last one was Alice Kytler, from Kilkenny in 1820. She had four husbands, and yes, all four died from suspected poisoning. Kytler's residence still stands, and in fact is an Inn with a restaurant. Be sure to leave a big tip if you know what's good for you.
Ireland once had a huge prostitution problem. Montgomery Street in Dublin was the largest red light district in all of Europe, with almost 2000 ladies of the evening practicing their craft. I don't think any Catholic priests were customers.
Pyramids in Egypt, big deal! The Newgrange passage tomb in County Meath was constructed around 3200 BC, making it more than 600 years older than the Giza Pyramids in Egypt, and 1,000 years older than Stonehenge.
The Vikings founded Dublin in 988 AD. They have yet to win the Superbowl.
In 1800, the population of Ireland was almost twice as large as that of the United States. By the year 2000, America’s population was 60 times that of Ireland. Ask us about the rhythm method.
Ireland was once densely forested, but was practically stripped of all it's tree's in the 17th century. Last known island to do this was Easter Island, the makers of the Maoi statues that adorn the coastline.
The island of Ireland land mass covers 26,598 square miles.
Halloween was brought over to America by the emigrating Irish. Halloween was a druid (Ancient Celts) celebration to ward of evil spirits by dressing up as spirits and using hollowed out ghords lit afire to scare the demons away from the village.
Did you know that Ireland is one of the best spots for surfing? Yes, that's right! Ireland. The West coast of Donegal Bay is completely exposed to the Atlantic ocean, thus allowing the waves to pound the beach. The shape of the bay, (Funnel shaped) the winds intensify the waves increasing the speed and power of the waves creating some of the best surfing conditions in the world.
Beyond The Green Door, a porno movie starring actress Marilyn Chambers, was not made in Ireland. It just had a green door.
John F. Kennedy was the first United States president elected with an Irish Catholic heritage. Kennedy was assassinated in November of 1963. Wonder why no more Irish Catholics candidates became president!
The Quiet Man, filmed in Ireland in 1952 starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara, is one of the most popular movies made.
Hal Roach is Ireland's most famed comedians. Roach has been headlining at Jury's Hotel in Dublin for over a quarter of a century. Write that down!
"You know it's summer in Ireland when the rain gets warmer."
Hal Roach, comedian.
Waterford Crystal is the home of the world's finest crystal.
Guinness Brewing company has a 9000 year old lease on the factory and land that brews Guinness beer for 45 pounds per year. Tell me Guinness beer is not important to the Irish people.
The largest dog in the world is the Irish Wolfhound.
Eire is the Gaelic name for Ireland.
Legend has it that St. Patrick drove out all the snakes from Ireland. But, Ireland was covered in ice completely during the most recent ice age and everyone knows snakes hate the cold.
Before Patrick became a missionary, he was abducted by pirates and held captive for several years.
The Irish bag pipes have been around for over 2000 years in Ireland. They were known as warpipes, as armies used them to march their soldiers to war. They are often used at Irish funerals with Amazing Grace as the most popular song choice.
What is a bean-jacks in Ireland?
Answer: The ladies restroom.
Bingo wings are flabby underarms on a woman.
What does it mean if an Irish girl wants to give an attractive man a few bob?
Answer: Yes, she wants to have sex with him. Write it down.
Cake Hole! Yes, it's your big mouth. As in shut your cake-hole!
Cock mangers are the public urinals.
Be careful if a man asks to play your flute. A flute is slang for penis.
And yea, I'm not even going to mention River Dancing by Michael Flatley, so I'll merely dance a jig around that subject.
Last but not least, raise a glass to all and yell out,"Slainte!" Slainte is a drinking toast to wish good health.
Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Grassy Knoll Institute.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
LURKING, ERIN GOES BRALESS ON THE GRASSY KNOLL
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