Co. Leitrim is beautiful. And right on the border with Co. Fermanagh (where my fam are from originally). Beautiful woodland and Lough Erne. Sure, ya may as well hop over for a day or two.
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Leitrim is so beautiful. It might not have the postcard views of places like Dingle, but something about it just feels right to me. And now I'm feeling homesick for a home that ain't mine.
mar 16, 2025, 7:09 pm • 1 0 • view
I am heavily campaigning for it on our next trip. As a leftist in the South, I've gotten pretty good at knowing when to keep my mouth shut. Still laughing at the "Kamala in Wyoming" line there as I type this.
mar 16, 2025, 7:06 pm • 0 0 • view
As a child, my grandfather taught me: If there's green white and gold, don't say Brits! If there's red white and blue, don't say Irish! If in doubt, say n'owt! Important then. Less so, now but something to keep in mind. Mostly we'll just take the piss out of your accent. All in good natured fun.
mar 16, 2025, 7:17 pm • 1 0 • view
Oh I'm used to that. Happens every time I visit my brother in New York. Talking shit is kind of a term of endearment for me
mar 16, 2025, 7:28 pm • 0 0 • view
Ha ha. Then you'll do grand anywhere in Ireland. Insults tend to be endearment, compliments tend to be sarcastic, usually with a sting in the tail or immediate takedown. " SEAMUS YOU LOOK GREAT! for an oul' fucker!" And the tone of the c word means everything. 🤣
mar 16, 2025, 7:45 pm • 1 0 • view
A foul-mouthed island that produces some of the best writing, music, and crafts in the world. Who could ask for anything more? [Insert gripe about the weather here]
mar 16, 2025, 8:13 pm • 0 0 • view
Ha ha. Yes, let's go with that. Of course Ireland has it's problems, like any other country but that is a lovely, romantic view of daily life on this little rock. And I'm not going to tempt the weather. It's been dry, nearly a week! Lá fhéile Pádraig sona dhuit!
mar 17, 2025, 9:20 am • 1 0 • view