MinMan
(Bay Area, CA) | | Posted: May 15, 2013 - 18:42 | |
apd wrote:again, if you're ever in a Glasgow pub after a Rangers/Celtic game... As compard to post invasion Iraq or Syria or... maybe it's the brew that keeps the rukus in pubs from exploding. |
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wrangler
(swamps of jersey) | | Posted: Apr 26, 2013 - 07:03 | |
apd wrote:
again, if you're ever in a Glasgow pub after a Rangers/Celtic game...
how in the world do they mesh hockey and basketball? amazing!  |
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michaelgmitchell
(Stirling, ON) | | Posted: Jan 28, 2013 - 18:13 | |
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apd
(Toronto, On) | | Posted: Nov 11, 2012 - 17:56 | |
MinMan wrote:In prehistorical times what are now known as the British Isles were inhabited by various Celtic peoples. Peoples from the island of Ireland spread into Western Isles and lands of what is now Scotland around the 7th C AD (IIRC) with the kingdom of Dal Riada, eventually displacing the indigenous Pictish cultures and languages, mostly peacefully from what I've read. So Scots Gaelic, which I've been studying (with limited success) for some years now is derived from Irish Gaelic, and arguably Gàidhlig is a dialect of Gaelg. The point I'm trying to make is that the Irish and Scots cultural identities are relatively recent, historically. Celts occupied the islands for millennia before Ireland and Scotland came into being. Your general point is correct, though, that Irish and Scots have an awful lot in common, historically, linguistically and culturally.
"7th century AD... Isn't that about when the Shia and Suni sects of Islam split from one another? It seems to me that the Scots and the Irish get along famously when compared to those two groups.... but that's just me." again, if you're ever in a Glasgow pub after a Rangers/Celtic game... |
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NeilBlanchard
(Greater Boston area, Massachusetts Eaarth) | | Posted: Sep 18, 2012 - 10:32 | |
Why can't I find the MP3 for sale? :-
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MinMan
(Bay Area, CA) | | Posted: Aug 24, 2012 - 16:42 | |
fredriley wrote: jpfueler wrote:
go back far enough and the Scots and Irish were Irish and Scots. They pretty much traded places sorta kinda way way back.
In prehistorical times what are now known as the British Isles were inhabited by various Celtic peoples. Peoples from the island of Ireland spread into Western Isles and lands of what is now Scotland around the 7th C AD (IIRC) with the kingdom of Dal Riada, eventually displacing the indigenous Pictish cultures and languages, mostly peacefully from what I've read. So Scots Gaelic, which I've been studying (with limited success) for some years now is derived from Irish Gaelic, and arguably Gàidhlig is a dialect of Gaelg. The point I'm trying to make is that the Irish and Scots cultural identities are relatively recent, historically. Celts occupied the islands for millennia before Ireland and Scotland came into being. Your general point is correct, though, that Irish and Scots have an awful lot in common, historically, linguistically and culturally.
Hmmmm. 7th century AD... Isn't that about when the Shia and Suni sects of Islam split from one another? It seems to me that the Scots and the Irish get along famously when compared to those two groups.... but that's just me. |
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Rockit
(Ottawa ON) | | Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 06:37 | |
Everyone out of their seats for some speed square dancing!!!
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lester
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Awfully cool. It carries. Picks you up and carries you right off. |
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ziakut
(Right Here) | | Posted: Jun 27, 2012 - 19:58 | |
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RedGuitar
(Iowa, USA) | | Posted: Apr 20, 2012 - 06:36 | |
jpfueler wrote:
and lest we forget there is all the stereotypical red heads and green eyes (as well as blue) that mostly came from the Norse doing their Loot Pillage Burn then Rape (because it's more romantic by firelight). to add to the mix (~_^)
I'm a redhead (they're dying out, ya know) with blue eyes. As the red-haired gene originated in Scandinavia, I figure I got mine from a Viking who took an Irish lass during one of the numerous raids (my mother was Irish). While I abhor violence, I'm proud of my bit of Norse heritage. |
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Sorcha
(living in the Creative spaces in my mind....) | | Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 10:06 | |
Welcome to the Ren Faire.
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Jazbo
(Beautiful Valparaiso IN.) | | Posted: Apr 13, 2012 - 10:06 | |
Liking this more......got my toe a tapp'n....
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mickdicka
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Unfortunate load of unecessary comments from both sides of the boarders however I'm sure our Californian friends are happy the have folks listening from so far away
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sajitjacob
(Christchurch NZ) | | Posted: Mar 19, 2012 - 13:53 | |
Gotta love a bit 'o' the tiddle tiddly tiddly even it's all electric like.
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jpfueler
(Burleson Texas, (South o' Ft Worth)) | | Posted: Mar 04, 2012 - 01:33 | |
apd wrote:
You are both technically correct. However, you may want to keep those opinions private, if you're ever in a Glasgow pub after a Rangers/Celtic game.
and lest we forget there is all the stereotypical red heads and green eyes (as well as blue) that mostly came from the Norse doing their Loot Pillage Burn then Rape (because it's more romantic by firelight). to add to the mix (~_^) |
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CascadianPDX
(Stumptown) | | Posted: Feb 21, 2012 - 21:06 | |
Never heard this one before... very excellent!
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bev
(Reno, NV) | | Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 09:07 | |
 Ooooh, such a fun tune! Thanks! |
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Dec 08, 2011 - 09:38 | |
apd wrote:
You are both technically correct. However, you may want to keep those opinions private, if you're ever in a Glasgow pub after a Rangers/Celtic game.
If I were in a pub after an Old Firm game, I'd be wearing a Partick Thistle scarf. Come on you Jags! :o) |
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ronniegirl
(Middle of New Jersey) | | Posted: Nov 18, 2011 - 15:35 | |
pixel-pusher wrote:Why do I keep expecting Robert Plant to start singing any moment now?
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apd
(Toronto, On) | | Posted: Oct 29, 2011 - 06:09 | |
fredriley wrote: jpfueler wrote:
go back far enough and the Scots and Irish were Irish and Scots. They pretty much traded places sorta kinda way way back.
In prehistorical times what are now known as the British Isles were inhabited by various Celtic peoples. Peoples from the island of Ireland spread into Western Isles and lands of what is now Scotland around the 7th C AD (IIRC) with the kingdom of Dal Riada, eventually displacing the indigenous Pictish cultures and languages, mostly peacefully from what I've read. So Scots Gaelic, which I've been studying (with limited success) for some years now is derived from Irish Gaelic, and arguably Gàidhlig is a dialect of Gaelg. The point I'm trying to make is that the Irish and Scots cultural identities are relatively recent, historically. Celts occupied the islands for millennia before Ireland and Scotland came into being. Your general point is correct, though, that Irish and Scots have an awful lot in common, historically, linguistically and culturally. You are both technically correct. However, you may want to keep those opinions private, if you're ever in a Glasgow pub after a Rangers/Celtic game. |
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pixel-pusher
| | Posted: Sep 11, 2011 - 13:55 | |
Why do I keep expecting Robert Plant to start singing any moment now?
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TerryS
(Another SW) | | Posted: Sep 04, 2011 - 18:17 | |
Byronape wrote:
Like getting shat on by the English?
That's shite. |
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Byronape
(Snorkeling in the River Styx) | | Posted: Sep 04, 2011 - 18:14 | |
fredriley wrote:Your general point is correct, though, that Irish and Scots have an awful lot in common, historically, linguistically and culturally.
Like getting shat on by the English? |
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Gryn
(Oregon) | | Posted: Aug 16, 2011 - 02:26 | |
I'm not sure why, but I tried to download this on Itunes through RadioParadise so you get credit. I opened my Itunes then selected the "download on itunes" icon on RadioParadise.
A browser page opened saying I need to download Itunes. I have Itunes open. Huh?
So, anyway, I couldn't give you guys the credit for the song. Sorry, but I tried.
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Jun 09, 2011 - 04:41 | |
jpfueler wrote:
go back far enough and the Scots and Irish were Irish and Scots. They pretty much traded places sorta kinda way way back.
In prehistorical times what are now known as the British Isles were inhabited by various Celtic peoples. Peoples from the island of Ireland spread into Western Isles and lands of what is now Scotland around the 7th C AD (IIRC) with the kingdom of Dal Riada, eventually displacing the indigenous Pictish cultures and languages, mostly peacefully from what I've read. So Scots Gaelic, which I've been studying (with limited success) for some years now is derived from Irish Gaelic, and arguably Gàidhlig is a dialect of Gaelg. The point I'm trying to make is that the Irish and Scots cultural identities are relatively recent, historically. Celts occupied the islands for millennia before Ireland and Scotland came into being. Your general point is correct, though, that Irish and Scots have an awful lot in common, historically, linguistically and culturally. |
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Det
(Lower Saxony Germany) | | Posted: May 13, 2011 - 10:34 | |
sounds traditionell, doesn' it? - jepp but - well...
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JCF
(ontario Canada) | | Posted: May 01, 2011 - 18:42 | |
jpfueler wrote:
go back far enough and the Scots and Irish were Irish and Scots. They pretty much traded places sorta kinda way way back.
Dinna worry,son,we're aw Celts ! |
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jpfueler
(Burleson Texas, (South o' Ft Worth)) | | Posted: Apr 23, 2011 - 02:04 | |
kaybee wrote:kaybee wrote:Och...that fife got me to thinkin o' the wee leprechauns and the wearin of the green. 
Don't go into McVeighs thinking like that: Big Country are Scottish.
Yes, I know the lads in Big Country are Scots, me boyo; I was refearrin' to the music! And the leprechauns would like their fife back, thank you very much! go back far enough and the Scots and Irish were Irish and Scots. They pretty much traded places sorta kinda way way back. |
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PeeBee
(Down South in The Netherlands) | | Posted: Mar 11, 2011 - 08:00 | |
I disagree with you...hear the rocking bass.
whtahtefcuk wrote:Still CRAP
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whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA) | | Posted: Jan 27, 2011 - 09:32 | |
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