St Pancras renamed St.Patricks

[berneyarms]

Look mate I apologise if I gave the impression that I think the Irish are a bunch of drunks or that getting drunk is all St Patricks Day is all about. If anything I was slating the people of my own city and what happens here on St Patricks day.

I have nothing against the Irish. Two weeks back I was at the wake of one of my best mates fiance at St Michaels Irish Centre in Liverpool. Another one of my best mates wife is from Dublin. I'm from Liverpool, half of my family is Irish.

My original comment was based on what goes on in Liverpool on St Patricks Day and how people not involved go on about "You'd think they would do something for St Georges".

Thank you for clarifying that. That's all I wanted.

And I appreciate it.

As for the other National days - well perhaps the three respective governments and their tourist boards should be looking at promoting them better.

Ireland is miles ahead of most countries in terms of promoting their national day as a vehicle for trade and tourism.

 

[fowler9]

Thank you for clarifying that. That's all I wanted.

And I appreciate it.

As for the other National days - well perhaps the three respective governments and their tourist boards should be looking at promoting them better.

Ireland is miles ahead of most countries in terms of promoting their national day as a vehicle for trade and tourism.

Mate I put what I said very badly and I am sorry it caused offence. What I see year after year in Liverpool when St Patricks Day comes around is English people moaning that more isn't done for St Georges day. For St Patricks day it is basically the Irish community actually making an effort. There is nothing stopping the English community from doing exactly the same. I went to Uni in Bradford back in 1994 and it was Deepavali when I arrived in to what is a city with a massive asian community. The street lights were amazing and I was made to feel welcome. There is no reason why the English can't do the same, there seems to be something with our government and press that makes people feel they are being pushed out. They aren't.

 

[berneyarms]

I think you have hit the nail on the head!

Probably goes back to the whole GAA set up in Ireland which does give people a sense of community that isn't replicated to the same extent in Britain.

 

[Mag_seven]

I'm half tempted to REALLY hack off Nicola Sturgeon with a trip to Georgemas Junction!

I sometimes fear for St. George's Cross station on the Glasgow subway retaining its name.

 

[fowler9]

I think you have hit the nail on the head!

Probably goes back to the whole GAA set up in Ireland which does give people a sense of community that isn't replicated to the same extent in Britain.

I'm really lucky. I live in a nice area and a nice road. Our road has a green in the middle which makes it handy for community events. Our postman lives in the road and is the heart and soul of the community. He sorts out fireworks for Bonfire night, there was a party on the green for the last Royal wedding, he organises a sweep for the World cup. All it takes is a bit of effort and the whole community comes together. Too many people sit aound and wait for someone else to do something.

 

[Busaholic]

Does anyone do anything on April 23rd?

I try to forget I'm another year older then, but my family don't help in this

 

[Mutant Lemming]

With respect - you made a very general comment about St Patrick's Day - you simply said it was an excuse to go on an all day bender.

I think I have every right to counter a general comment like that, because frankly it's ignorant and offensive to the vast majority of Irish people who don't behave in the manner you suggest.

... pretty much every Irish person I know gets r/a'd on Paddy's Day - maybe that's more an indictment on the Irish people I associate with. I will have to tell them what a bad name they are giving to their compatriots when next I am having a pint of plain with them.

 

[Master29]

....bet they will do naff all on April 23rd

Maybe the guy had a cold. "Patrick" and "Pancras" may sound alike with a bunged up hooter. Anyway. What station sounds like St Georges?

 

[superalbs]

Maybe the guy had a cold. "Patrick" and "Pancras" may sound alike with a bunged up hooter. Anyway. What station sounds like St Georges?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St_George's_Cross_subway_station

St George's Cross is kinda similar.

 

[KN1]

With respect - you made a very general comment about St Patrick's Day - you simply said it was an excuse to go on an all day bender.

I think I have every right to counter a general comment like that, because frankly it's ignorant and offensive to the vast majority of Irish people who don't behave in the manner you suggest.

Coming from Irish extraction I can tell you St. Pats day has always been bender day.