Re: I was born and raised in Ireland and...
Having spent my youth growing up in NY, I was quite familiar with the Irish-Americans, and liked them just fine. But I didn't get a true appreciation until I spent about 10 days on the Emerald Isle a year ago. I have only good things to say about the Irish. The women are gorgeous. Blondes, red heads, even "black Irish" brunettes, all with lovely blue eyes and down to earth attitudes. The men are fun to hang out with. They all love to drink but generally hold their alchohol well and don't get drunk (or fight) nearly as much as their Irish-American brethren, whose reputation for said behavior is well-deserved, at least where I grew up (sorry PC police, but I gotta call it like I see it and I've got plenty of witnesses). From the city to the country most everyone is genuinely friendly and good natured. Did I mention the women are gorgeous? Oh yeah, I guess I did, huh?