Chief,

I’m kinda sold on the leprechaun thing. 🙂

IW

Ian,

I take that as high praise. Thank you. And though the jury is out on whether leprechauns exist, it’s quite clear that trolls do. 🙂

Sadly no leprechauns this trip. But I did keep my eyes peeled. My relations (sorry “mo mhuintir”) do swear they heard the howl of a banshee the night my grandmother passed though. And my grandfather frequently told us stories about the faerie folk when we were young.

Did you know a survey by Cooley Whiskey in 2011 found that 1/3 of Irish people surveyed believed that leprechauns exist? I’m guessing from your comment that you are not one of them.

https://www.irishcentral.com/roots/irish-people-believe-leprechauns-exist

Good day to you, sir. I said GOOD DAY!

John,

Having been friends with Chris for almost 24 years, I can tell you that you will not find a man who loves being Irish more than him. Last year, he returned to Ireland with his son to have a memorial for his father, who was also a very proud Irishman with deep roots. I find your comment rather off. And maybe just focus on the quality of his article.

I think Chris loves being Irish almost as much as I love being Jewish/Israeli. And that’s saying a lot.

Ian White

Not sure what this adds to your otherwise great article other than showing little respect for Ireland.

Maybe a good time to leave this one in the past?

Cheers