Via Ace (second most popular Conservative blog in North America), an Irish wedding party invites stranded US troops to the gathering.
I had the privilege of spending a few weeks in Sligo and Galway in the early 90’s. I found the people there among some of the most welcoming and friendly that I’d ever met.
I’m glad that the Irish are still that way.
Erin go Bragh. Nobody is ever a stranger with the Irish! Story reminds me of how Newfounlanders’s welcomed all the people stranded when the airplanes were grounded on 9/11.
Slainte
Mike Murphy
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Three hundred extra people at a wedding. That is going to be one marriage with resilience.
My parents are there right now as part of their 60th Wedding Anniversary celebration. My Mother’s Dad, was Irish and she spent a lifetime hearing stories like this but was never able to go.
I hope they are experiencing all the charm and enchantment that these images have conjured up.
an excellent story… and good stuff. the links to the original news story was a good read as well. thank you.
It’s good to hear that there are still decent, hospitable people in the world.
The Irish are a special people … in fact, it is said that whiskey was invented to prevent the Irish from taking over the world.
**Erin go Bragh. Nobody is ever a stranger with the Irish! Story reminds me of how Newfounlanders’s welcomed all the people stranded when the airplanes were grounded on 9/11.
Slainte
Mike Murphy**
Aye tis a cruel wind that nobady any good!!!
The upside of 911, was that a lot of Yanks got to met Canada’s nicest people………
I’ve always said that if I were to live anywhere other than Canada, it would be Ireland. I just love the place.
But the story reminds me of Newfoundland on September 11. Remember that? Tiny communities opened up their homes to all the stranded air travelers and took them on tours of the island and showed amazing hospitality. Some of the best stories to come out of that horrendous week.
And what to Newfoundland and this wedding party in Ireland have in common? They’re off the beaten path. Living in Toronto or New York or Los Angeles isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. I’d rather be in small communities, where people still care for their neighbours (and for strangers) anyday.
Make sure you read the article in the Irish newspaper at
http://www.independent.ie/opinion/analysis/these-heroic-us-soldiers-deserve-welcome-by-us-all-1845996.html
The little bits of Irish journalism I have seen have lead me to believe that Ireland is one of the most virulent anti-American countries in the world. This is a breath of fresh air.
Had a similar experience in PEI. Armed forces fighting peat bog fires spread over half a county. Farm family took us in when we were so tired we were about to collapse and gave all 30 or so of us the greatest dinner. Just something about rural people!
My wife and I are heading to the UK this fall. We want to take the ferry over to Ireland, and this story just encourages us all the more.
Limerick is good prep for Bagdhad… a near-lawless slum ruled by rival family gangs, with routine drive bys and execution killings.
For those planning to visit Ireland, bring lots of money. It is overpriced, dirty, poorly planned, and all that Irish hospitality is just a way to get into your wallet.
That said, you can still walk into some pubs and strike up conversation. on the other hand, they can be incredibly narrow minded. oh wait, i guess you’ll all love it then!
Chumpdawg
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