Jerry Gilroy exposes the most popular stereotypes about Ireland.
Redheads in Ireland only 12% of the population, and the favorite Irish drink not whisky, and… tea. Today we’re dispelling stereotypes about Ayr, so historically called their country the locals.
Reporters interviewed Irish Jerry Gilroy (Gilroy Gerry). Jerry lives in Carrick-on-Shannon, County Leitrim, which is one of the favorite places among tourists coming to Ireland.
Carrick-on-Shannon. County Leitrim, Ireland.
The population of Carrick-on-Shannon – about 6 thousand people, most of the local employed in the tourism business. By the way, according to statistics, Ireland has a very low unemployment rate – only 7% of the population. But it is logical: the country is attractive for investment, particularly in the Dublin offices of such world-known giants as Google, Facebook, Twitter, Ebay and Paypal.
On a street in Carrick-on-Shannon.
Jerry is interested in history and historical reconstruction, is professionally engaged in diving and runs his own diving club. Jerry’s wife, two adult sons and a great St. Bernard.
The old bridge and the quay in Carrick-on-Shannon. Photo: @gerryfaughnan
As it turned out, the residents of post-Soviet space Ireland is associated, primarily, with traditional music, dancing and holiday – St. Patrick’s Day. Our expert talked about how we are mistaken, but also noted that many of our beliefs are far from the truth.
1. About redheads
The stereotype that in Ireland all the polls brown, Jerry denied, noting that such hair color; approximately 12% of the population.
2. The musical traditions of
The belief of our readers that the Irish are sure to dance a jig at parties and play the bagpipes, too, was false: “Among the Irish, not so many dancers, so much more among them – musicians. In particular, in Ireland, a record number of musicians per capita. However, this does not mean that they all play the bagpipes. This musical instrument popular in a small number of performers.”
Recall that among the world-famous rock bands occupy a special place of the Irish My Bloody Valentine, U2, Thin Lizzy and The Cranberries. Michael Flatley and Gary Moore – too Irish. And dance performances of Michael Flatley, were the whole world admires.
3. About Saint Patrick
St. Patrick’s day to honor the Irish, but I do not think that the festivities of knowledge of young people (and not only) are limited.
In Irish schools focusing on the study of the history of the country. Therefore, the life of St. Patrick proudly tell you everyone is Irish.
4. About girls
The stereotype that Irish girls use a lot of cosmetics, according to Jerry, is false.
He believes that women in this country, beautiful by nature, so don’t need bright make-up.
5. About the drinks
Whiskey in Ireland is made primarily for export, the country’s favorite drink is tea. “Female” beer, which asked our readers in Ireland, too, there is a special beer mugs for women.
By the way, in the pubs where the Irish spend their time Friday and Saturday after work, and every evening, as many think.
6. About the weather
The stereotype that Ireland is always bad weather, not quite right. This country has all four seasons, Sunny summers and winters.
By the way, the grass remains green all year round, despite freezing, and the Irish claim that her color palette of 40 shades of green!
7. About the dwarves and elves
“Oh, Yes! – laughs Jerry. – If longer to sit in the pub, leprechauns and elves in Irlandii you can really see. If you did, be sure to make three wishes!”.
8. About castles
In Ireland really is full of castles and every traveler will find the one that will be closer to him.
In this land of the castles were built by the Celts, Vikings, Germans, Normans and Romans.
9. About homeless animals
Jerry assured us that stray animals in his country do not, as the Irish take care of all of life.
10. About milk
The Irish are really proud to produce the most delicious milk, because due to the special climate of their cows receive adequate nutrition.
Mrs. Ella Gannon from Drumsna and her granddaughter Emily makes homemade butter. Photo: @gerryfaughnan
The country leads in the production of dried baby milk on the world market.
11. About sweaters
Sweater pattern Aran is known worldwide as one of the symbols of Ireland, but in the country things virtually nobody else does. Such sweaters are willing to buy American travelers.
12. About the drivers
Most drivers in Ireland really polite and tidy, there are a lot of roads with one-way traffic and restriction of 80 km/h speed.
In 1990, however, came of the road for motorcyclists, on which the speed is allowed up to 120 km/h.
13. About snakes and forests
In Ireland a lot of forests, and most of these! But the snakes do them no thanks to St. Patrick ;).
Ireland is an amazing country. Jerry said that with a total population of 6 million people, worldwide, there are still 150 million people with Irish passports. And he assured us that live in this country kind, sympathetic, hardworking and cheerful people. Although to doubt it – is not necessary.
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