MacDonald Jardine Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have (protestant) friends in Northern Ireland who celebrate St Paddys Day, it doesnt make you less of a good proddie to celebrate a national day.It isn't a national day though. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Sitting in the Royal Mile Tavern just now. The amount of these stupid hats is mind numbing. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Try having a drink and enjoying yourself rather than being upset by some hats ffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Took me a while I thought "that's a lot of peoole from Edinburgh going to Dublin for the rugby" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowmans_Boot Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 It isn't a national day though. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk I consider St Andrews Day as Scotlands national day. As do many, many more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Nothing authoritarian about it. I'm just making the point there's a historical reason why St Andrew's day isn't celebrated in the same manner as others. In an increasingly secular society I see no reason to change that. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Who's the saint of the high kirk , MJ? Edited March 17, 2017 by aussieh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hueyview Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 St Patrick's day is a recognition of Irishness........ As someone who,s family were mayo and Donegal. Being Irish is like being Scots...... A Tory nightmare, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 St Patrick's day is a recognition of Irishness........ As someone who,s family were mayo and Donegal. Being Irish is like being Scots...... A Tory nightmare, STFU and drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Bollocks we should. We are (or were) a Presbyterian country. Stick your saints' days. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Bollocks to Presbyterianism too. We're by and large a secular country now except for the old codgers. We have a proud history of important historical scientific figures who we can celebrate instead. Edited March 17, 2017 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bollocks to Presbyterianism too. We're by and large a secular country now except for the old codgers. We have a proud history of important historical scientific figures who we can celebrate instead. Scotland has 0.1 of the worlds population with 1% of the worlds published research. And we still can't put ourselves down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 I consider St Andrews Day as Scotlands national day. As do many, many more. Of course it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 17, 2017 Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) Load of pish. Looking forward to the neighbours having their annual paddy's night party and making an absolute racket. As predicted, the arseholes are having a party and making an utter racket. Sounds like there are about 30 folk round. The upstairs neighbours are also at this year for a double whammy. St Paddy GTF Edited March 17, 2017 by Ray Gin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Seymour M Hersh Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 St Patrick's day is a recognition of Irishness........ As someone who,s family were mayo and Donegal. Being Irish is like being Scots...... A Tory nightmare, Ah, the tartan version of the old Sinn Fein adage ?England?s difficulty is Ireland?s opportunity?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Although I agree that it is a bit cringey seeing people out in town in ridiculous hats and drinking Guinness despite having zero connection with Ireland, does it really matter? If people are out enjoying themselves and not causing bother then good on them. Also, it provides a bit of a boost for the pubs etc. What pisses me off about St Patricks Day is just how widespread it is. I know there's a big global Irish diaspora but there's also a large Scottish diaspora too yet our culture isn't celebrated the world over and is barely celebrated in our own country. There is a Tartan week here in NYC every year. Shows, movies, etc. Bit more cultured than the Irish thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 It's only a joke, MJ, settle down. How many times do you have to tell the same joke though? Tiresome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 How many times do you have to tell the same joke though? Tiresome. Funnier than your lame username. Bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Funnier than your lame username. Bonnet. More nonsensical drivel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabienleclerq Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 You mean like Scots pretending to be English by voting no or Tory? Weirdos Every thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussieh Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Every thread! Don't you start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I asked one of the twats if he would be celebrating St George's day as well ........... The silence was defeating and he's a vermin fud into the bargain so feck him, feck the plastic Paddies and All well and good. But a bit of a woosh moment I feel,...Champ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Bollocks we should. We are (or were) a Presbyterian country. Stick your saints' days. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk are you for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey1874 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Seems from reading a few comments some people in Ireland are a bit embarrassed its become associated with drunkeness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jambothump Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Seems from reading a few comments some people in Ireland are a bit embarrassed its become associated with drunkeness. Is that not what the Irish do best, whoops forgot, murder torture and mayhem is their specialty, cuddly leprechauns my erse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Seems from reading a few comments some people in Ireland are a bit embarrassed its become associated with drunkeness. Well we could always celebrate their easy-going approach to different religions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robroy1874 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 St Patrick's day is a recognition of Irishness........ As someone who,s family were mayo and Donegal. Being Irish is like being Scots...... A Tory nightmare, Sad - really sad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlphonseCapone Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Is that not what the Irish do best, whoops forgot, murder torture and mayhem is their specialty, cuddly leprechauns my erse Freedom fighters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The great day is almost upon us Dig out the felt hats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 (edited) On 3/18/2017 at 00:21, Ray Gin said: As predicted, the arseholes are having a party and making an utter racket. Sounds like there are about 30 folk round. The upstairs neighbours are also at this year for a double whammy. St Paddy GTF Probably same again this year Ray. Edited March 16, 2018 by Morgan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
been here before Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The hijacking of St Patricks day by Guiness has to be one of the world greatest marketing strokes of all time. Arseholes the world over falling for "the craic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 6 minutes ago, been here before said: The hijacking of St Patricks day by Guiness has to be one of the world greatest marketing strokes of all time. Arseholes the world over falling for "the craic". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 16 minutes ago, Morgan said: The great day is almost upon us Dig out the felt hats. Thanks for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 2 minutes ago, The Real Maroonblood said: Thanks for the warning. My duty. Sensible folk need to know to keep off the streets and out of the bars whilst these hilarious japesters delight all and sundry with there rapier sharp wit and legendary craic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, Barack said: Imagine if England beat them in the rugby, to deny a Grand Slam. : Now, there's a good reason to support England. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Gin Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Morgan said: Probably same again this year Ray. Absolute NAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 35 minutes ago, Ray Gin said: Absolute NAP. You can’t get angry though. They’re such fun people and everyone loves them don’t you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyBatistuta Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 One of the busiest days in the town centre...kerching Also the day that I seen one of the most ludicrous things in all the years I’ve been driving taxis. A guy and a girl in full view were doing it against the wall in the cowgate whilst the rest of the street (a hell of a lot of people) were cheering them on and they weren’t bothered in the slightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pans Jambo Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 On 14/03/2017 at 14:22, Locky said: Probably covered in the Seethe thread somewhere but thought it deserves its own. Why the **** do people make such a big deal about this? I'm talking people who've not even got a hint of Irish in them, planning nights out and St Paddy's themed parties. I'm part Irish myself, and I couldn't give a toss. We don't even celebrate our own day. Its the worst. Yaaay lets wear green, party & get pist. They dont even know when St.Andrews day is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 27 minutes ago, luckyBatistuta said: One of the busiest days in the town centre...kerching Also the day that I seen one of the most ludicrous things in all the years I’ve been driving taxis. A guy and a girl in full view were doing it against the wall in the cowgate whilst the rest of the street (a hell of a lot of people) were cheering them on and they weren’t bothered in the slightest. Were they wearing green felt hats? If so, that would be enough for it to be ‘a right good laugh’. To be sure. Blarney stone my erky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 18 minutes ago, Pans Jambo said: Its the worst. Yaaay lets wear green, party & get pist. They dont even know when St.Andrews day is. It’s pathetic PJ. Why do they do it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 The day where the dregs of society arise from their Nandos and TOWIE enduced coma to flood the city with arseholery and borderline-cagefight-worthy drunken thuggery. It's okay though because it's all "craic" and "baaantz". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 struggling to get "the seethe" people out having a beer and a laugh join in or don't who cares Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 1 hour ago, Barack said: Should’ve taken her somewhere private. Say...up a back passage? As you say Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
His name is Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 I might bring a tricolour to the game to celebrate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted March 16, 2018 Share Posted March 16, 2018 15 minutes ago, His name is said: I might bring a tricolour to the game to celebrate That’ll go down well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesJambes Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Barack said: Should’ve taken her somewhere private. Say...up a back passage? I've seen that happen, and it was in the Cowgate as well, Niddry St South I think. You wouldn't get that sort of dross in the Canongate.. 2 hours ago, His name is said: I might bring a tricolour to the game to celebrate St Patrick was English though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 St Patricks Day. Guinness and those giant green hats. People pretending to care about it so they can get drunk. People getting drunk and violent then excusing it as "good bantz". Americans desperately tracing their family history for a miniscule connection to absolutely anything Irish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_hmfc Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, LesJambes said: St Patrick was English though. Good excuse for a UJ then (not that we need one). Drying my teatowel right now, got it prepped and ready and just about to go over "Fathers Advice". Edited March 17, 2018 by peter_hmfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The White Cockade Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 10 hours ago, peter_hmfc said: Good excuse for a UJ then (not that we need one). Drying my teatowel right now, got it prepped and ready and just about to go over "Fathers Advice". as St Patrick's Saltire is an integral part of the Union Flag that would be quite apt mate! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
...a bit disco Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Dearie ****ing me! Edinburgh NewsVerified account @edinburghpaper 1m1 minute ago People started queuing early for @the3sistersbar this morning! #StPatricksDay #Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Maroonblood Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 3 minutes ago, ...a bit disco said: Dearie ****ing me! Edinburgh NewsVerified account @edinburghpaper 1m1 minute ago People started queuing early for @the3sistersbar this morning! #StPatricksDay #Edinburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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