Cashing in on a name

@JudyEv (341752)

Rockingham, Australia

June 20, 2019 11:46pm CST

Generally the term ‘feck’ and ‘feckin’’ is a substitute for the much stronger word: ‘f*ck’. The Irish seem to use ‘feck’ quite a bit and it isn’t as frowned upon as ‘f*ck’ might be. The village of Termonfeckin (sanctuary of [St] Fechin) is making great use of its unusual name and most mementoes from the area make reference to ‘feck’ or ‘feckin’ in some way. Termonfeckin has several other claims to fame. Evanna Lynch, who played the role of Luna Lovegood in the Harry Potter films comes from Termonfeckin while Arthur Mathews, co-writer of the sitcom, Father Ted, is a resident there. Our daughter-in-law gave us two lovely coffee mugs which we might put in our caravan once we return home. Do you like them?

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

21 Jun 19

It's great. It's a wonderful memento of your trip.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317249)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

22 Jun 19

@JudyEv I wouldn't doubt it.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

They might become our new favourites for a while.

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@moffittjc (121659)

• Gainesville, Florida

23 Jun 19

Ah, for feck's sake, why didn't you get us all some of those coffee mugs?

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@moffittjc (121659)

• Gainesville, Florida

23 Jun 19

@JudyEv You have to be fecking kidding me! You are never mean Judy!

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jun 19

To be totally honest..... I was too mean!

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

24 Jun 19

@moffittjc My husband would say I'm sometimes very feckin' mean!

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@pitstop (14044)

• Australia

21 Jun 19

Interesting, that's all I can say. I can't have this as home as the kids would want to know more ....

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

I understand that.

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@LadyDuck (472000)

• Switzerland

21 Jun 19

Interesting about they terms and very nice mug.

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@LadyDuck (472000)

• Switzerland

22 Jun 19

@JudyEv We stopped buying souvenirs a few years ago, it's now time to downsize.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

Coffee mugs make a good souvenir. I didn't buy anything myself this time.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

@LadyDuck When I'm desperately trying to get rid of items, there seems no sense in buying souvenirs.

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@xFiacre (13122)

• Ireland

21 Jun 19

@judyev The Irish for I see is Feic, pronounced Fec.

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@TheHorse (220081)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Jun 19

Interesting. Do the Irish really say "feckin'"? We (in the US) say "Friggin'."

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jun 19

@TheHorse Yes, you hear the word a lot. We use 'friggin' here occasionally too but 'feckin' doesn't turn up too often.

@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

We met a man called Fechin last visit. He was quick to explain his name.

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@ihasaquestion (8275)

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21 Jun 19

I could do with this word, lol..

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

The town has all sorts of things that utilise 'feckin'. Have a great day.

@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

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@ihasaquestion (8275)

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22 Jun 19

@JudyEv Oh.. that's feckin good. Oops, sorry lol.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

21 Jun 19

I like it. It is nice to know some information today.

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@Shavkat (140102)

• Philippines

22 Jun 19

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

I'm glad you like it. I do too.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

21 Jun 19

I love them and I love Fr Ted. I would use them everyday just as a hoot!!

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

Our son is friend's with one of the Father Ted characters although I don't think they've been in touch for a while.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

21 Jun 19

i love 'em! 'tis interestin' what folks capitalize, eh? don't blame 'em, that other "f" word 'tis jest disgustin'..

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

The town is making good mileage from the connection.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

22 Jun 19

@JudyEv oh i bet so! lol

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@TheHorse (220081)

• Walnut Creek, California

23 Jun 19

Feckin' beautiful.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

23 Jun 19

They are, aren't they? Couldn't be anything but Irish.

@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

28 Jun 19

Love the cup. The hubby would love it. It makes me laugh at the play on words.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

29 Jun 19

They have really embraced the term. We could have bought tea-towels, plates, clothes - it is probably quite a money-spinner for them.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

25 Jun 19

@JudyEv Love the mugs. I have heard many people say the actual word.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

25 Jun 19

We heard it a lot in Ireland as it is more or less acceptable.

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@Hannihar (130213)

• Israel

25 Jun 19

@JudyEv It sounds like it it their expression there. I have never heard it.

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@arunima25 (87855)

• Bangalore, India

21 Jun 19

That mug is good.

As long as the word goes, it has an interesting story. Sadly it has a bad connotion.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

Yes, it does have a bad connotation. It's a bit of a shame.

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@arunima25 (87855)

• Bangalore, India

22 Jun 19

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

21 Jun 19

Whatever it is as long as it has a bad connotation, it's still bad. Some people are using that kind naming or calling a thing to make it unvulgar. And this is euphemism.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

I can understand your point of view.

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@Nakitakona (56486)

• Philippines

22 Jun 19

@JudyEv Thanks. I do appreciate it.

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@snowy22315 (181968)

• United States

21 Jun 19

I think they are cool. I would like to go to Northern Ireland. It was pretty and quaint, but I hear Northern Ireland has the best scenery.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

Compared to Australia, Ireland is very 'green'. We always enjoy our time there.

@wolfgirl569 (107900)

• Marion, Ohio

21 Jun 19

I love them. I would use it full time.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

I might be doing that. We like them.

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@JESSY3236 (20046)

• United States

21 Jun 19

They are cute mugs.

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

Mugs make a good souvenir I think.

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@andriaperry (117133)

• Anniston, Alabama

21 Jun 19

Love them! You`re not home yet?

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@JudyEv (341752)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Jun 19

We got home yesterday but haven't had a decent sleep yet. It often takes a few days to adjust although it doesn't seem to affect us so much going the other say.

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