What's great about the Irish?

Question

I'm Irish, but all I hear is that we are drunks. By the way I dont live there, I live in NY.

Answer 1

They have a beautiful country with a rich history, for starters. And the girls are gorgeous too - they have something about them!! : )

I have quite a few friends from Ireland, and they're really sound, yet decent guys too - I love them like brothers. And I find you can rely on the Irish to have their feet firmly on the ground and be down-to-earth - it's definitely an Irish trait, and one that I love them for. If ever one of us are acting up, you can rely on the other to put you back in your place. I also admire the Irish for their patriotism and strong love for their country. I've been to Ireland a number of times and (and loved and remember all those times fondly) and the people there have a particular charm about them and the place just feels very homely. It's just their outlook on life, it's wonderful.

They are also very friendly, proud, yet passionate people. I think this is where the strong friendship and family bond comes from. One thing I've learnt from being in Ireland is to never take anything for granted, which too is another typical Irish trait, which I think would be welcomed in other cultures.

My half-brothers' mother was Irish, and like most Irish people, she had a good set of family values and morals, and it is traditions to pass these values on - and there is a level of romanticism about that. She sadly passed away not so long ago, but she stated in her farewell message her love for her motherland.

If I was Irish, I would be proud to be Irish!! : )

Answer 2

The thing that baffles me most about your question is that it appears in "Other-United Kingdom" section!! Ireland is a separate country from Great Britain thank you.

There are plenty of great things about Ireland, it's a beautiful country if you could put a roof on it, the people are friendly and welcoming (mostly), the scenery here is unique, just look at the Ring of Kerry or the Cliffs of Moher for that.

Everybody here isn't a drunk it annoys me that that's mostly what people think of when they think of the Irish, we just know how to enjoy ourselves which is probably why people like the Irish so much!

Answer 3

Let's see: the world's most gorgeous red hair; an energetic and celebrated style of dance; leprechauns, four-leaf-clovers and pots of gold all tied into a diverse and rich background of folklore and legends, not to mention the invaluable and often overlooked work and unappreciated sacrifices that your ancestors put into the vast railway systems and history of the United States. Plenty is heard about the sacrifices made by African slaves, but far less is heard about the indentured servants from Ireland whom were treated no better than slaves. The US owes your ancestors a tremendous debt of gratitude.

Take pride in your heritage! Surf the internet for information on your heritage: both direct family history and general Irish history as it ties into both Ireland and the United States. I'm certain you'll find plenty that is great about the Irish!!!

Answer 4

I'm yet to meet an unfriendly Irish person. The guys like to talk about anything, they all seem to have good singing voices and are never shy about letting you hear it. They love sports as spectators or participants and have respect for their opposition. The ladies are always well turned out and don't mind if guys enjoy looking at them. They enjoy conversation and aren't judgemental about people's attitudes, providing it doesn't harm anyone.

They like a drink true. But any Country that produces Guinness is going to get a reputation for drinking, because it makes it so enjoyable.

Be proud to be Irish, there are many nationalities that would like to be thought so well of by so many people.

p.s. I'm English, not a drop of Irish in me, unless you count the Guinness!

Answer 5

What's great about us Irish? Plenty!!!

We have the fastest growing population in Europe, tens of thousands of Eastern Europeans are flooding in because Ireland is a great place to live.

The Economist magazine ranked Ireland as having the highest quality of life in the whole world.

We are among the three happiest states in Europe.

We have the second most confident businesspeople.

We are the largest exporter per capita in the world.

We have seen a transformation to a country with 10% of our population as immigrants in ten years when it took our neighbours Britain 40.

We have the third-lowest level of unemployment in the EU at 4.3%.

We have the second wealthiest population in the world after the Japanese.

An Irishman, Garrett Kelleher is building the highest building in North America and Europe in Chicago.

We have the fouth largest music business in the world after the US, UK and Canada, and have produced music titans such as U2 that have regularly topped Rolling Stone revenue rankings.

We are the fifth most entrepreneurial country in the world, with a fair chance at no.1 before 2010.

We are host to the bulk of US company headquarters in Europe as a result of our innovative tax policies.

Our economic transformation from sleepy agricultural backwater to vibrant, thrusting economic growth, is being closely studied by several East European countries.

We have combined an American-style consumer driven boom, with a German-style rate of saving, at 12% of our national income.

We have had the fastest growing property market in the world over the past 10 years.

Our financial, as well as political, capital Dublin was instrumental in maintaining the smooth running of global financial system amidst the crisis caused by September 11th 2001.

We have the youngest population in Europe, and, because of our substnatial National Pension Reserve Fund, in which we invest 1% of our national income every year, we will not experience the pension timebomb facing our European brothers and sisters or our friends in the US.

During our presidency of the EU we were able to do waht seemed to be impossible, the agreement on the EU Constitution, notwithstanding its defeat by the Dutch and French, it remains a reminder of the diplomatic wizardry our politicians are capable of.

We are almost completely unique in our capability to be allies of both the EU and the US, and garner a good diplomatic relationship with both.

We have amongst the lowest levels of crime in the EU.

And we know how to enjoy ourselves too!

Answer 6

The Irish Sea!

Seriously though, I don't know. What isn't great about the Irish?

Answer 7

my grandparents lived there, I grew up there. All my best memories are still there. What's not to love about being Irish? What other nation can tell Irish jokes and laugh the loudest, without accusing anyone of being 'racist'?
Where else can it rain and rain and rain and still be beautiful? Where else can you wake up and find sheep in your garden? And we have JJ72 :)

Answer 8

you should know better then us because you said you're Irish . or you lost your origins and that's sad because you will never find your place here without knowing what's great . try to go to travel at least to Ireland and check for yourself . is one of the most wonderful countries . and I'm a stranger ...

Answer 9

Where do i start, I'm not Irish but i would have to say, the accent, the scenery, the ability to enjoy themselves, the music, the fresh food and their whole attitude to life!!!!!!!!!!!
And yes they like a drink but who doesn't.

Answer 10

(1) They were one of the first states to rebel against the British
(2) Eurovision - who has the most wins?
(3) Guiness
(4)Father Ted!