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Originally posted by Donut:
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Originally posted by Oblivion437:
And Donut, I'd count Irish immigrants as 'real' Irishmen. Maybe you won't, but I will.
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American Irish are more Irish than the real Irish.
I do have several advantages over you on this. Firstly I've been to New York and mixed with the Irish community there. Secondly I've met countless Irish in London. Thirdly I've visited Ireland on dozens of occasions. Fourthly my Mother was Irish. Fifthly my paternal great Grandfather was Irish. Sixthly my sister is Irish. Seventhly I have two nephews and two nieces who are Irish. Eighthly I have had in the past over ninety Irish first cousins.
I base my opinions on my experiences, not on vague ideas. [/QUOTE]Well that settles that then.
However it's also opened a rather nice can of worms......
Did you hear the one about the Irish drummer?
He's doing it for the money!