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Southside Irish
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Saturday 9: Southside Irish (1984)
Not familiar with this week's song? Hear it here.
1. This week's song was chosen because it's something of an anthem in Chicagoland around St. Patrick's Day. Can you name another song that makes you think of St. Patrick's Day or Ireland? When Irish Eyes Are Smiling...
2. The Irish Choir sings that the "craic" is always best among the Windy City Irish. "Craic" is Irish for "fun" and "high spirits." Are you planning anything fun this weekend? No, but I'm always ready if that changes!
3. They tell us that their fathers came over from Mayo, Cork and Donegal. Where did your ancestors hail from? My DNA says Germany, England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, and Norway. My ancestry goes way back, however, in America. My Irish ancestors were here before the potato famine.
4. The lyrics mention the rivalry between Chicago's two baseball teams. As Spring Training 2025 draws to a close, how do you feel about your baseball team's chances this season? I have never been a baseball fan, but Joe's team was the Phillies. I have no idea about their chances, but I wish them well.
5. The Chicago River is dyed green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. Does your community do anything to special for the holiday? No, but I will be looking for a Reuben sandwich (corned beef and cabbage) to celebrate.
6. While this week's song focuses on the Irish population of Chicago, it's not the U.S. city with the highest percentage of citizens of Irish ancestry. According to the 2020 census, Boston is #1. Have you ever been to Boston? No, I have not been to Boston or to Chicago.
7. On Monday, which is St. Patrick's Day, do you plan to wear green? I will for sure wear green and some shamrock earrings.
8. Clovers are a recognized symbol of St. Patrick's Day, and a four-leaf clover is believed to bring good luck. Have you ever seen a four-leaf clover? I have seen four-leaf clovers growing in the wild.
9. Black coffee with whiskey and whipped cream is Irish Coffee. What's your standard coffee order? I can drink coffee black, with cream, or with cream and sweetener. I don't care much for flavored creamers, though. An Italian favorite is coffee with anisette. Irish Coffee is good, too.
(on St. Patrick's Day!!)
Peace and Hugs!
Over in Killarney
Many years ago,
Me Mither sang a song to me
In tones so sweet and low.
Just a simple little ditty,
In her good ould Irish way,
And l'd give the world if she could sing
That song to me this day.
"Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, hush now, don't you cry!Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, Too-ra-loo-ra-li,Too-ra-loo-ra-loo-ral, that's an Irish lullaby."
This was fun, and you having the maiden name of Kelly should definitely be wearing the green on St. Patrick's Day! I thought I had more Irish in me than I do. I found out that I am more English and German and Scottish, with a teensy bit of Irish and Dutch thrown in there, plus who knows what else? It was fun finding out! Love the song! I've been to Boston, but only flown through Chicago O'Hare's airport on a trip to Seattle one time (and back). That's as close as I care to ever get to it. Boston was very nice, however. See you soon!!
ReplyDeleteI love all things Irish and wish I had a little of it in me! I'm mostly Dutch with a smidge of English and Scottish...
ReplyDeleteI think I need to make some corned beef sandwiches this week to commemorate St Paddy's day!
Always fun to celebrate something and this day is about as good as it gets with friends- all Irish. :)
ReplyDeleteI was always a little envious of my friends with Irish heritage! Love your 'up for anything' attitude, dear lady. Enjoy that Reuben!
ReplyDeleteNot Irish, as far as I know, but my far-distant ancestors came over on the Mayflower, so some Irish may be in me in a minute amount. No corned beef and cabbage for me, but I do like cabbage rolls stuffed with ground beef and topped with tomato sauce. As for Chicago and Boston, I've been to Chicago many times and Boston once. Happy St. Pat's Day to you!
ReplyDeleteYes, Irish and Italian coffee is the best. I was born in Hammond, Indiana and my grandparents lived in Chicago, spent many happy summers there. I have been to Boston too and love that city. Wishing you a lovely day my friend.
ReplyDeleteA Reuben sandwich is always welcome on my palate, Terri. My heritage does include Irish, but also British and Scottish. I've never done an actual ancestry test, but I think that would be fun to do, especially to pass on the children and grandchildren. Glad to be back here!
ReplyDeleteThere is so much Irish ancestry in my line I've lost track of who was where when. One line was here since the beginning of America. Another came over during the potato famine when the English tried to kill them off (the famine was used as an excuse to eradicate the Irish as England hated the Irish and wanted their lands). Great thing about history is the truth almost always gets brought to light eventually. Old sins have long shadows.
ReplyDeleteThat's what I need, a pair of shamrock earrings. I think I'll order a pair. Good idea.
Blessings. 🍀
Hi Terri! It was fun learning a bit more about you today....even if I am really late getting around to visit. Have a blessed Sunday. I hope the nasty weather isn't heading your way, too.
ReplyDeleteHi Terri! I enjoyed reading the answers to your questions. My DNA Ancestry profile is very similar to mine as far as ethnicity. My ancestors were also in America very early on - one of my direct ancestor's brothers was on the Mayflower and my ancestor came to America a few years later so that is quite early. I hope you have a very Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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