My Irish ancestry

[armyash]

I got a few Irish mates in the army and they are all sound lads, like a drink and a laugh and the ones I have met are very friendly.

Might go for tour of Ireland on my motorbike next Summer

[Master]

Over 100 years ago they were considered scum of the earth and the English were racist towards them fortunately the Jews and the Blacks came to take their place.

[roberto duran legend]

Yeah the Paddies were treated very badly years ago,poor fuckers, both my parents were Irish,but i was born in the U.K. so i am a plastic Paddy

[Scrap]

Great People they are, some great Friends Ive made over there, Love em.

[Mars_ax]

Over 100 years ago they were considered scum of the earth and the English were racist towards them fortunately the Jews and the Blacks came to take their place.

The Irish were also considered scum when they migrated to America, most during the potato famine.

[El Kabong]

Over 100 years ago they were considered scum of the earth and the English were racist towards them fortunately the Jews and the Blacks came to take their place.

The Irish were also considered scum when they migrated to America, most during the potato famine.

It wasn't a "famine"........correct British forum members

[erics44]

my dad is from dublin

his brother is a part of the travelling community here in England

[Mars_ax]

I sometimes tell people who notice that I have an Irish sounding last name, that i'm at least 50% Irish, and 50% German, English, French and Native American. I had a 100% chance of becoming an alcoholic before I turned 18.

[Slim the BoxingManiac]

I'm mostly Swedish, Irish, English, Nordic, and I have a little bit of everything.

I have a black ancestor. His name was Slave. Poor boy.

[Master]

Over 100 years ago they were considered scum of the earth and the English were racist towards them fortunately the Jews and the Blacks came to take their place.

The Irish were also considered scum when they migrated to America, most during the potato famine.

It wasn't a "famine"........correct British forum members

I think the famine led to a lot of the migration and the racism and stereotyping they faced was disgusting. The IRA bombing also alienated them as a community. They are the biggest ethnic minority in England.