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During a concert in Ireland, Dave Mustaine (of Megadeth) drunkenly dedicated a song to “the cause” and yelled “give Ireland back to the Irish!”. A riot then broke out between the Catholics and Protestants and Megadeath had to travel in a bulletproof bus. 00
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I think you need this in your life. And I do, too!
The 2020 Irish Farmer Calendar is here, and let me tell you, it’s even better than last year’s version. This is the eleventh year of this wonderful collection of Irish farmers doing their thing, and it’s an annual hit.
Let’s take a look at some of these fellas.
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100% Irish Beef! January from the 2020 editon of the Irish Farmer Calendar
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Welcome to December
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Farmer Maurice aka Mr. March doing some beautiful woodwork on Corballis Farm on Donabate strand, Dublin
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Posted by Irish Farmer Calendar on Thursday, November 14, 2019
And the winners are … Sandra Jane, Denis McAuliffe, Helen Osborne, Maura Clarke, Susan O’Leary, Donie Anderson, Margo…
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Introducing Jamie aka Mr. April having a good oul singsong with the dog
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Posted by Irish Farmer Calendar on Thursday, November 7, 2019
Last call fellas! Get your image in NOW to be featured in the 2020 Irish Farmer Calendar! Photoshoots take place in Dublin and Kilkenny. G'waaan!!! Info@farmercalendar.comPhoto credit: Fran Marshall
Posted by Irish Farmer Calendar on Sunday, July 14, 2019
Introducing Ger and his laughing horse Tina! Ger can't get enough of the Farmer Calendar having also featured in the…
Posted by Irish Farmer Calendar on Thursday, October 17, 2019
Happy St. Patrick's Day Irish Farmer fans!
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Posted by Irish Farmer Calendar on Sunday, March 17, 2019
Let’s be honest…you know you want to hang this in your home or office.
What are you waiting for?!?!
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Climate change is altering the world. Some of these changes we can anticipate, but others we are learning about in real time. And even though everyone who’s examined the evidence knows that climate change is occurring and that it is bad, some nations are sitting idly by and acting like their hands are tied.
Others are fighting for the future.
That is exactly what the country of Ireland is trying to do. Over the next 22 years, Ireland has committed to planting 22 million trees each year, totaling to 440 million trees by the year 2040.
Ireland has committed to planting 440 million trees by 2040, which will not only contribute to their goal of carbon neutrality, but will also restore forests for wildlife! #forest #conservation #climateaction #climatechange #ireland #news #letnaturethrivehttps://t.co/JpdTC9vPJe pic.twitter.com/njD2Y7obog
— Global Conservation Solutions (@_GCS_) September 23, 2019
Many believe that “revegetating” the natural environment can help to reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. The tree-planting initiative is part of the Irish government’s overall plan to combat climate change, which involves getting to carbon neutral by 2050.
The plan calls for farmers to plant trees, and they will be incentivized for doing so. It’s a bit tricky: some argue that farmers should not be required to plant trees on their own land because it will take away property from their economic crops and cattle. Others have suggested that farmers let land revegetate on its own, so forests can develop naturally.
While there would be greater species diversity if a forest naturally revegetated, it would also take longer for trees to mature that way.
It’s estimated that there are about 3 trillion trees on Earth and that roughly 15 billion are cut down every year by humans.
The action plan from the Irish government says:
“Taking decisive action to confront climate disruption will be a major challenge to every dimension of our society, but the benefits are huge – warmer homes, cleaner air, a sustainable use of the world’s scarce resources, more connected communities, authentic values, and quality jobs in enterprises which can compete in a decarbonised world. This is everyone’s journey. From Government to businesses, communities to householders, climate action is collective action. The Climate Action Plan sets out the Government agenda; see what you can do to play your part.”
If Ireland can do it, it seems like the United States could manage the same, don’t you think?
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The Spanish once granted automatic Spanish citizenship to Irish people. Due to their belief that the Irish were a group of ancient Spanairds who left Spain with a Spanish King called Míl Espáine to settle the Island of Ireland.
There aren’t too many Irish speakers out there. It’s a Celtic language that’s a cousin of other ancient languages like Welsh, Scots, Manx, and Breton. One reason is that it’s particularly tough for native English speakers to master because of complex grammar, varied inflection, and other linguistic constructs that don’t really exist in English.
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In addition, the Irish alphabet is comprised of just 18 letters, and the pronunciation is…difficult. If you’re looking to be able to pronounce the words below, check out the University of Dublin’s online Irish speech synthesizer.
The fine spell of weather between two showers of rain.
A drink or toast used to seal a deal.
Literally it means clatter, but it refers to the sound of heavy rain on a rooftop.
The gap between your fingers and toes – a ladhar bothairis is a fork in the road.
It’s derived from the word for late-night wandering, or for sitting up talking long into the early hours – a ragaire is someone who enjoys those things.
The feeling of unease or anxiety caused by being somewhere new or being in a crowd of strangers.
The amount of something that can be carried under one arm.
An “elegy for the living,” or a sad lament for someone who is gone but not dead.
A riff-raff or rabble of people, but also a random collection of worthless or useless objects.
The part heaped above a too-full container. Also, someone who sticks out from a crowd or a small knoll or hill.
Something that is ruined or spoiled by exposure to bad weather – plants, soaking clothes, or even one’s health.
Rambunctious behavior, but also a sudden or violent downpour of rain.
An egg without a shell; soft, unsteady ground; mushy, overcooked food; or a spineless person.
Grass that can’t be easily reached to be cut, like the longer grass at the edge of a field or lawn.
Trying to speak while crying and being unable to make yourself clear.
Someone who takes part in the traditional custom of “night-visiting,” in which everyone in a village or area would go to a local’s home for an evening of music and entertainment.
It can also be used to describe someone who likes working or staying up late into the night.
It can mean lame or limping, but also a beggar or someone who outstays their welcome or drags their heels.
The practice of calling on all your neighbors to catch up on all the gossip.
A sinking boat half submerged in water, or a place where there is a danger of drowning.
It literally means “buck-jumping,” but could also refer to an energetic, excitable leap into the air – a jump for joy.
If I ever have time to learn a new language I know which one I’m choosing!
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There aren’t too many Irish speakers out there. It’s a Celtic language that’s a cousin of other ancient languages like Welsh, Scots, Manx, and Breton. One reason is that it’s particularly tough for native English speakers to master because of complex grammar, varied inflection, and other linguistic constructs that don’t really exist in English.
Image Credit: Pixabay
In addition, the Irish alphabet is comprised of just 18 letters, and the pronunciation is…difficult. If you’re looking to be able to pronounce the words below, check out the University of Dublin’s online Irish speech synthesizer.
The fine spell of weather between two showers of rain.
A drink or toast used to seal a deal.
Literally it means clatter, but it refers to the sound of heavy rain on a rooftop.
The gap between your fingers and toes – a ladhar bothairis is a fork in the road.
It’s derived from the word for late-night wandering, or for sitting up talking long into the early hours – a ragaire is someone who enjoys those things.
The feeling of unease or anxiety caused by being somewhere new or being in a crowd of strangers.
The amount of something that can be carried under one arm.
An “elegy for the living,” or a sad lament for someone who is gone but not dead.
A riff-raff or rabble of people, but also a random collection of worthless or useless objects.
The part heaped above a too-full container. Also, someone who sticks out from a crowd or a small knoll or hill.
Something that is ruined or spoiled by exposure to bad weather – plants, soaking clothes, or even one’s health.
Rambunctious behavior, but also a sudden or violent downpour of rain.
An egg without a shell; soft, unsteady ground; mushy, overcooked food; or a spineless person.
Grass that can’t be easily reached to be cut, like the longer grass at the edge of a field or lawn.
Trying to speak while crying and being unable to make yourself clear.
Someone who takes part in the traditional custom of “night-visiting,” in which everyone in a village or area would go to a local’s home for an evening of music and entertainment.
It can also be used to describe someone who likes working or staying up late into the night.
It can mean lame or limping, but also a beggar or someone who outstays their welcome or drags their heels.
The practice of calling on all your neighbors to catch up on all the gossip.
A sinking boat half submerged in water, or a place where there is a danger of drowning.
It literally means “buck-jumping,” but could also refer to an energetic, excitable leap into the air – a jump for joy.
If I ever have time to learn a new language I know which one I’m choosing!
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Plastic waste is one of the biggest environmental issues of our time, and one of the most famous beer brands in the entire world is taking a huge step towards being part of the solution: they’re going to stop using plastic packaging materials altogether!
The manufacturer of Guinness, Diageo, announced that they’re getting rid of their plastic beer packaging and will replace it with cardboard that is 100% recyclable or biodegradable. That’s great news!
Guinness maker Diageo removes plastic from multipacks: http://ow.ly/Ytv430or4iN#NoPlastic #NoWaste
Posted by Love Clean Streets on Monday, April 15, 2019
The company also announced it is investing $21 million (U.S.) into the new project, and that getting rid of plastic rings and shrink wrap will remove the equivalent of 40 million plastic bottles from its operations.
Diageo owns Harp and Smithwick’s as well and plans to move away from plastic on those brands, too. The sustainable beer packs are supposed to debut in Ireland in August 2019 and expand to the rest of the world in 2020.
Guinness is good for you
The maker of Guinness is eliminating all plastic packaging for its products.
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/guinness-diageo-beer-plastic-free-packaging-a8869941.html
Posted by Marm O'Melia on Thursday, April 18, 2019
Oliver Loomes, the director of Diageo in Ireland, said, “Managing our environmental impact is important for the planet and the financial sustainability of our business. We already have one of the most sustainable breweries in the world at St. James’s Gate and we are now leading the way in sustainable packaging. This is good news for the environment and for our brand.”
Good work Guinness! Now head to the pub and order a couple to celebrate!
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Saint Patrick’s color was blue, not green. St. Patrick’s blue, can be seen on ancient Irish flags & was used on armbands & flags by the Irish Citizen Army up until the 1798 Irish Rebellion. This is when the clover & the color green taken from Irelands lush fields became symbol’s for Ireland.
Ireland held Tailteann mass marriages where couples were allowed to wed and be married for a year to see if they were fit for each other. They could divorce by proceeding to the so called “separation hills” without leaving a mark on their reputation. This was legal until the 13th century.
We read a lot about Americans traveling the world – sometimes their experiences are great, and sometimes they’re amazed at how disliked we can be in other cultures. It’s rarer to read what travelers from other countries might think about us…and Irish writer/traveler Benny Lewis doesn’t pull any punches!
Caveat: This person spent a good amount of time (nearly a year total) in various cities, but almost all of them were a) large urban areas and b) on one coast or another. So, I guess if you live in flyover country, you can assume this might not apply.
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“Instead of getting tipped they earn a wage like everyone else — and do their job, and if they do it bad enough, they’ll get fired. But apparently not pestering you every minute and not smiling like you are in a Ms. World competition means you are “rude.”
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“What makes it worse is that these people sometimes claim to not have much money, and Apple products are added to their “necessities” list. The person I bought my iPad from sighed when I told him what I do, and he said he wished he had the money to travel. I wish he had the common sense to realize that if he stopped wasting his money, he’d have plenty left over.”
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“I’ve even seen 60-year-olds get ID’d. Nowhere else in the world do they ID me now that I’m clearly in my 30s. A few times I haven’t had my passport (the most important document I own that I really don’t want to get beer spilled over) in my jeans pocket and have simply been refused entry.”
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“Despite all the false positivity, I find Americans to be generally the most stressed and unhappiest people on the planet. Despite all the resources, and all the money they have, they are sadder than people I know who can barely make ends meet in other countries but still know how to live in the moment.
This rush to the finish line or to have a million dollars in your bank account or to get that promotion, and to have that consume your life, is something I find really sad.”
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“America is indeed a better place with a higher standard of living than most of the world, but free speech and tolerance for all is the norm in the Western world as a rule, not just in America.
There is no best country.
I think patriotism is an excellent quality to have, and we should all be proud of where we were born. But nationalism (believing other countries are inferior) is a terrible quality.”
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“I really hate the word awesome. It used to mean “that which inspires awe,” but in the states it means nothing! It doesn’t even mean good — it’s just a word — a filler, like “um” or “y’know.”
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“I don’t give a flying toss how much YOU get — I want to know how much I have to pay! How much money … do you want me … to hand to you? Do I really have to spell this out?”
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“A few others I’ve gotten include:
How was the boat ride over here? (Surprised that we have airports in Ireland — I must have arrived in rags in New York’s harbor of course.)
Too many people insisting Ireland was part of the UK. They actually argued it with me!
Did I have to check my car for IRA bombs when I was growing up? (Uuuugh … so many things wrong with this!)
Surprised I knew more about technology than they did. Aren’t we all potato farmers in Ireland?”
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“Even if I’m not religious, it’s up to everyone to decide what to believe. I find religious people in Europe to be NORMAL — it’s a spiritual thing, or something they tend to keep to themselves and are very modern people with a great balance of religion and modernism.
But I can’t stand certain Christian affiliations of religious Americans. It’s Jesus this and Jesus that all the bloody time. You really can’t have a normal conversation with them. It’s in-your-facereligion.”
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“I met far too many people who were more interested in their bank balance than in their quality of life. People richer than I can possibly imagine who are depressed. More money seems to be the only way they understand how to solve problems. They don’t travel because they think they need tens of thousands of dollars (which is just simply not true, as you can read it in this post here), and they don’t enjoy their day because they may miss out on a business opportunity.”
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“When you smile all the time in public it means nothing. Apparently a smile releases endorphins, but if your face is stuck that way, I’m sure your dreams of a natural high will fade soon. I’d rather focus on trying to make my life better and have reasons to smile than lie to myself and the world.”
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“I feel like scraping out my eyes with toothpicks when I’m forced to endure advertising in America. Make it stop.”
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“Every American you meet is not actually American. They are a fourth Polish, three-seventeenths Italian, 10 other random countries, and then of course half Irish. Since Ireland is more homogeneous, it’s hard for me to appreciate this, so honestly I don’t really care if your great grandfather’s dog walker’s best friend’s roommate was Irish. I really don’t.”
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“You can’t do anything without a car in most cases. With rare exceptions (like San Francisco or New York), all shops, affordable restaurants, supermarkets, electronics, etc. are miles away.”
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Any time I ordered even a small portion I’d be totally full. Small means something different to me than it does to Americans. If you sit down in most places and order anything but an appetizer or a salad, you will eat more than you should.”
h/t: Business Insider
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