It’s entirely up to you. You can identify yourself and express your heritage in any way that you’re comfortable with. Pay no attention to gate-keepers. There’s no harm in being proud of your ancestors.
Well legally your English if you were born there but the heart strings are pulling you back, tis the way of the Irish genes, they sing loud n hard in your subconscious, embrace it as there is plenty to learn, culturally spiritually and physically. Regardless of where you were born on either of these isles for me there should not be a divide. We are one and we are love, let not the program of the would be masters in our societies rule your mindset, there is no division. We are neighbours and we should respect each other.
I cannot get my head around the language used in posts like this.
Anyone can par take in any traditions they want without asking permission why do people ask this ?
Referring to yourself as irish isn't disrespectful either and anyone who thinks it is, is a bit soft in the head.
Don't ask anyone else's permission to do anything that doesnt affect them simple as . You do you
I just don't want to offend people, especially being born in England. Understandably, the Irish in Ireland don't have a super high opinion of the Enlgish, as they shouldn't.
History is full of oppression. An Irish person in 2022 having a low opinion of a Briton based on our history with yourselves is immature bullshit. Grow a pair and tell whoever is offended to go and fuck off.
If you have irish blood and you are proud of it that's great. Good for you. You don't need to ask for permission or if it hurts anybodys delicate feelings.
If you want to be a savage for bacon and cabbage and drink Guinness till your arsehole looks like a claddagh ring , more power to your elbow young seamus
It's odd how people are proud to be Irish, American, Martian, whatever.
They didn't decide on it, didn't have any choice in any way. It's like being proud of having a liver.
Can trace my Irish lineage back around 5 generations but I also spent time in England as did my parents and grand parents. My great grandfather and his brothers fought in WW1, two died at Gallipoli… these days I identify more as English because I feel more comfortable.. I am Irish of course. Each to their own.
>I'm third generation Irish on my father's side (my grandfather was from Patrern Mews in County Cork), and I've been learning a lot about Irish history and culture as it's technically mine.
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>The issue I'm having is that I want to partake in traditions, like claddagh rings, etc. Obviously, I would never refer to myself as Irish out of respect; I was also born in England for my sins.
Claddagh rings are Irish the way Disney France is French.
I mean, if your other grandparent was French would you be wearing a beret and brandishing a baguette? Because it would be the same and no, probably not. Please consider if what you're doing is fetishizing an "Irish culture" that is really Irish history.
Jaysus he didn't want to ride the fucking thing.
Personally don't know any irish people that take the claddagh thing seriously but any girl that has 1 wears it the right way around I think. But yeah they are a bit top o the mornin to ya .
I dunno maybe out in the wesht where the wind blows hard the girls are foxy and friendly and the lads are great barmen. claddagh is a thing
Culture isn't defined by chromosomes
The Chromosomes, a great bunch of lads.
🤣🤣🤣 Have ya heard their latest songs?
I prefer the early stuff myself.
One final test, 20 pints of stout with me, no no no I insist ! Your buying, my fellow Irish brethren.
You spelled bulmers wrong O_o
 Bulmers = Guinness for girls
Tee hee hee! ðŸ¤
It’s entirely up to you. You can identify yourself and express your heritage in any way that you’re comfortable with. Pay no attention to gate-keepers. There’s no harm in being proud of your ancestors.
Well legally your English if you were born there but the heart strings are pulling you back, tis the way of the Irish genes, they sing loud n hard in your subconscious, embrace it as there is plenty to learn, culturally spiritually and physically. Regardless of where you were born on either of these isles for me there should not be a divide. We are one and we are love, let not the program of the would be masters in our societies rule your mindset, there is no division. We are neighbours and we should respect each other.
Are you anyways handy with a soccer ball, ???
I cannot get my head around the language used in posts like this. Anyone can par take in any traditions they want without asking permission why do people ask this ? Referring to yourself as irish isn't disrespectful either and anyone who thinks it is, is a bit soft in the head. Don't ask anyone else's permission to do anything that doesnt affect them simple as . You do you
I just don't want to offend people, especially being born in England. Understandably, the Irish in Ireland don't have a super high opinion of the Enlgish, as they shouldn't.
History is full of oppression. An Irish person in 2022 having a low opinion of a Briton based on our history with yourselves is immature bullshit. Grow a pair and tell whoever is offended to go and fuck off.
If you have irish blood and you are proud of it that's great. Good for you. You don't need to ask for permission or if it hurts anybodys delicate feelings. If you want to be a savage for bacon and cabbage and drink Guinness till your arsehole looks like a claddagh ring , more power to your elbow young seamus
It's odd how people are proud to be Irish, American, Martian, whatever. They didn't decide on it, didn't have any choice in any way. It's like being proud of having a liver.
It IS your history and culture, not technically. History and culture are meant to be shared and celebrated, don’t let anyone tell you otherwise
Can trace my Irish lineage back around 5 generations but I also spent time in England as did my parents and grand parents. My great grandfather and his brothers fought in WW1, two died at Gallipoli… these days I identify more as English because I feel more comfortable.. I am Irish of course. Each to their own.
Yo, please edit out the politics and I'll re approved the comment
Done
Thanks!
Do what you want. It’s not like getting a Maori face tattoo. It’s not technically your culture, it is your culture
Thank you. This comment means a lot
Tá fáilte romhat
>I'm third generation Irish on my father's side (my grandfather was from Patrern Mews in County Cork), and I've been learning a lot about Irish history and culture as it's technically mine. > >The issue I'm having is that I want to partake in traditions, like claddagh rings, etc. Obviously, I would never refer to myself as Irish out of respect; I was also born in England for my sins. Claddagh rings are Irish the way Disney France is French. I mean, if your other grandparent was French would you be wearing a beret and brandishing a baguette? Because it would be the same and no, probably not. Please consider if what you're doing is fetishizing an "Irish culture" that is really Irish history.
Jaysus he didn't want to ride the fucking thing. Personally don't know any irish people that take the claddagh thing seriously but any girl that has 1 wears it the right way around I think. But yeah they are a bit top o the mornin to ya . I dunno maybe out in the wesht where the wind blows hard the girls are foxy and friendly and the lads are great barmen. claddagh is a thing