have you ever been to an Irish wake?

Answer 1

yes, no kidding a wake is one of the best piss ups imagianable. last one i was at was my grannies at 96 years old . theres nothing sad about that. there never is a wake for a childs death, apart from that a wake is a party a celebration of life. i cant wait for my own.

Answer 2

Yes. Despite the general overindulgence in alcohol, it is a time for the living to bond and comfort each other. Often there are many loving stories told about the 'departed' friend or relative; sometimes hilarious stories that one cannot help but laugh at. The laughter helps to heal the grieving heart.
I think they are a wonderful tradition and I sincerely hope when I die my family and friends will have a great party in my honor. I certainly will no longer be feeling any pain, so why should they?

Answer 3

Sure have but i'm a Scot and the Irish sure do know how to send their loved ones on their way with a good old party its very calming in some respects. What better way to celebrate a life other than mouring the death its beautiful

Answer 4

an Irish wake is a celebration of a persons life and all the fun and laughter is to cheer up the family of the person who died to make the loss a little bearable at the time.

Answer 5

James Irish here. Been to plenty of wakes, and believe me they great fun. ☺ singing and dancing. Final party for the departed

Answer 6

My gram was irish, and to be honest, all the imported relatives kicking it up was a bit more than I and my cousin could bear. That and they kept asking it I was someone who say 20 plus years older than I--some of them had never met any of us. I got the car keys from my da and away we went.
I suspect it was fun, but if unaccustomed to the overall myrth and laughter, it is rather an odd thing to behold just after a gram's funeral.
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"

Answer 7

What you mean like a scruffy Gypo one?

Answer 8

Not one that I remember.

Answer 9

nope

Answer 10

no