perceptions of Ireland

I've been to Dublin and Limerick and everyone I met was so friendly and laid back, so that is my perception of the Irish. I know you don't drink all day but it is a big part of your culture like us Scots and the best Irish pubs are in Ireland, not those stupid Irish theme things.

Hi Though I've never been to Ireland (I would love to!), ever since I was a small child I've had a fascination with Ireland and the Irish. When I was young, my mother ran a small guest-house and most of our guests were long-stay Irish men who had building jobs locally. These men were lovely, warm and friendly people...polite, amusing and intelligent. They always had a smile for everyone and were a joy to share a house with. Many years later when I worked in London, I had the pleasure of sharing an office with a few girls from Dublin. These girls made what was an otherwise dull and boring job, something to look forward to going to. I've always melted and swooned at a man with an Irish accent, particularly the Dublin accent, though others from the rest of Ireland are still Mmmmmmmmmm. I have to say that contrary to all the Irish jokes which have been around over the years, I have never yet met a stupid Irish person - in fact it's been to the contrary....most, if not all Irish people I've met have been sharp, witty and have a special intelligence that is hard to find elsewhere in the world. I love Irish music. It to me is loaded, in the feeling of it, with a big message for the world - one of deep spirituality and peace. Though I have no Irish blood in me and have never been there, for some reason I feel a deep affinity with the Irish spirit.

I find Irish people really friendly. They are not prententious and are generally a good people.I admire their honest perspective on life (atleast those I know). I also think they are a strong self contained people. I love movies with Irish characters,they just have a charm about them