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"Happy out, the press," and "pint of Gat"

June 19th 2015
More Irish terminology: • Happy out - this just means "happy," but for some reason they feel the need to add "out." • Press - a press is what they call a cupboard or cabinet. • Pint of Gat - another name for Guinness. Apparently if someone asks if it's good Gat, and you're not sure how to judge it, simply respond with "sure look it." These are some of the more commonly ... read more
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Irish Flag Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more
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