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Moosey @moosebigelow.bsky.social

Curtain Irish or shanty Irish?

aug 15, 2025, 12:41 am • 68 0

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Goof Monring @goofmonring.bsky.social

My grandparents immigrated to Canada & certain family members use the term 'bog Irish' instead of shanty. I, for one, embrace my peat-y origins.

aug 15, 2025, 3:33 am • 3 0 • view
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Titania in love @emilyinthelibrary.bsky.social

Irish doctor during depression descendant here

aug 15, 2025, 2:51 am • 0 0 • view
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Abe Drayton @abedrayton.bsky.social

Thanks for the terms to look up! I hadn't heard those before

aug 15, 2025, 6:38 am • 0 0 • view
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smilingrain.bsky.social @smilingrain.bsky.social

IRA Irish

aug 15, 2025, 11:25 am • 0 0 • view
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Xeynon @xeynon.bsky.social

My Irish grandmother used to tell a joke about how you can tell the difference: the fancy Irish will move the dishes before they piss in the sink.

aug 15, 2025, 6:17 am • 1 0 • view
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Kate 🪷 @kateculliton.bsky.social

It’s in the dropdown!

aug 15, 2025, 12:43 am • 48 0 • view