Garro, no problem with the blue shirt. I'm a man city fan

What ever happened to Oasis?

The Gallaher brothers' dad was Irish and they were City fans.

I can't stand soccer myself.

I can't stand soccer myself.

I thought that would get a reaction

If you really want to be Irish BJ you need to wear a blue shirt, especially if you're going out courting.

Oh, and Irish men don't dance.

Oh yes they do! Have ya' ever seen me dancin', like really dancin'?

Suega, i just did a quick internet search and didn't realise that the clans even had different patterns in their Aran sweaters.

Garro, no problem with the blue shirt. I'm a man city fan

Yes, the Irish have different tartans and different pattern in their sweaters. A complex people, the Irish!

I thought that would get a reaction

I thought you might

Well here it is. I've found the Donahue Aran sweater pattern. What do you think of that one then? Ladies, is that top notch or what

Also found out abit about the clan. Which seems about right as my mother and grand parents all came from the Cork area.

"This name is one of the most common and one of the most important names in Ireland. Originally there were many distinct septs of the name in Counties Cork and Kerry – where Ross Castle was their fortress in Killarney. This name is from the Irish O’ Donnchadha. This is derived from the personal name Donncha – from donn meaning brown. As a result the surname would mean descendant of the brown haired or brown complexioned man."

I thought that would get a reaction

"This name is one of the most common and one of the most important names in Ireland. Originally there were many distinct septs of the name in Counties Cork and Kerry – where Ross Castle was their fortress in Killarney. This name is from the Irish O’ Donnchadha. This is derived from the personal name Donncha – from donn meaning brown. As a result the surname would mean descendant of the brown haired or brown complexioned man."

So that's where the Spanish armada ended up.

I can just picture your great great great great great great great grandmother saying, 'hello sailor'.

O’ Donnchadha = Son of the brown man. Ni Donnchadha = daughter of the brown man.

ps Impressive sweater!

We're from the Donohue's

OMG!!!!! We are related.

Did you know there is a Society of the Name, of it's many deriviatives, celebrating the diaspora of the clan from around the world.

I can't stand soccer myself.

Good One Garro, I have been winding the crew up in the Football forum for a year now, always good for a bite

Also found out abit about the clan. Which seems about right as my mother and grand parents all came from the Cork area.

"This name is one of the most common and one of the most important names in Ireland. Originally there were many distinct septs of the name in Counties Cork and Kerry – where Ross Castle was their fortress in Killarney. This name is from the Irish O’ Donnchadha. This is derived from the personal name Donncha – from donn meaning brown. As a result the surname would mean descendant of the brown haired or brown complexioned man."

You have done well, Cousin, it certainly does originate from Kerry and Ross Castle is the ancient Seat of the clan. We were driven out of Kerry approximately 500 hundred years ago, forgotten the clan that over saw out demise.

It is indeed thought that we may be descended from the ship wrecks of the Armada, but I fervently deny this Hola!

Moss

Thank you for the welcome suegha and mossfinn. It is nice being in a growing band.

BTW Mossfinn, I notice you have Oxford in your address.

I used to work at the John Radcliffe hospital

If you haven't been there for a while Garro, you will not recognise it, it is like a mini city. DJT, another poster on here used to work there as well, perhaps you might know each other?

Moss

Ah, "Teitheadh na nIarlaí"! Maybe we could have our own forum!?!

Or maybe not, it would just be full of rowdy drinking, the (good) singing of rebel songs, swearing, (though not in an offensive way) philosophising, discussing good literature, plenty of slagging, and old cliches like, "May you die in Ireland"!

I am impressed Suegha.

" May you die in Ireland"

Brilliant

At the moment my boy is serenaded with, " My name is O'Hanlon, I have just turned sixteen".

Moss

We're from the Donohue's

OMG!!!!! We are related.

Did you know there is a Society of the Name, of it's many deriviatives, celebrating the diaspora of the clan from around the world.

We can drink to that next month if you are up at Scouse's Where's the Guiness smiley when you need it?

We're from the Donohue's

Did you know there is a Society of the Name, of it's many deriviatives, celebrating the diaspora of the clan from around the world.

No, i didn't know that. Interestingly, my brother in-law is doing a family tree at the moment so i think i'll find out where he is upto.

Oh, that's why I love cable-knit sweaters. I'm a mongrel but my left leg is from the Simmons clan. I think they were peasants and moved to America when the spuds ran out and then they made sofas or something.

Oh, that's why I love cable-knit sweaters. I'm a mongrel but my left leg is from the Simmons clan. I think they were peasants and moved to America when the spuds ran out and then they made sofas or something.

The tradition of the Aran sweater is that it originated on the Aran islands off the west coast of Ireland. When knot properly (and many are not) they are the warmest garment on the face of the planet and, believe it or not, waterproof. I still have one that was made for me by a girlfriend 25 years ago. Although I have 'grown' out of it, my wife now wears it. They can last a lifetime!

And remember Jettie, we all have a bit of Irish in us!

Thank you for the welcome suegha and mossfinn. It is nice being in a growing band.

BTW Mossfinn, I notice you have Oxford in your address.

I used to work at the John Radcliffe hospital

If you haven't been there for a while Garro, you will not recognise it, it is like a mini city. DJT, another poster on here used to work there as well, perhaps you might know each other?

Moss

Ah, "Teitheadh na nIarlaí"! Maybe we could have our own forum!?!

Or maybe not, it would just be full of rowdy drinking, the (good) singing of rebel songs, swearing, (though not in an offensive way) philosophising, discussing good literature, plenty of slagging, and old cliches like, "May you die in Ireland"!

I am impressed Suegha.

" May you die in Ireland"

Brilliant

At the moment my boy is serenaded with, " My name is O'Hanlon, I have just turned sixteen".

Moss

Just for the historic record. My name dates from the 12th century, Wexford aristocracy. I must go there some day and try to claim the county!

Just for the historic record. My name dates from the 12th century, Wexford aristocracy. I must go there some day and try to claim the county!

With Father Murphy at your side, " At Boulavogue as the sun was setting......."

Moss

Just for the historic record. My name dates from the 12th century, Wexford aristocracy. I must go there some day and try to claim the county!

With Father Murphy at your side, " At Boulavogue as the sun was setting......."

Moss

Moss, you are such a cool guy, thanks for the memory. My father used to sing 'Boulavogue' when he was pissed! I love it!

My surname which is Garrigan was pretty much unknown until recently but now it is everywhere. The Scottish guy in the film 'The Last King of Scotland' is called Garrigan and apparently there is a gangster in an Irish soap called Garrigan.

BTW my TV name Garro comes from Garrigan. It was the nickname they called me in school. I had two nicknames, the other was 'f**kin Gobshite' but I don't use that one so much.

My surname which is Garrigan was pretty much unknown until recently but now it is everywhere. The Scottish guy in the film 'The Last King of Scotland' is called Garrigan and apparently there is a gangster in an Irish soap called Garrigan.

BTW my TV name Garro comes from Garrigan. It was the nickname they called me in school. I had two nicknames, the other was 'f**kin Gobshite' but I don't use that one so much.

Forget thy childish ways, your name now is Bud.

My surname which is Garrigan was pretty much unknown until recently but now it is everywhere.

You are keeping your family's end up, so to speak?

Welcome jingjoe to Bedlam. Jettie will, I'm sure, be on to give you an official nick-name. Welcome!

"This name is one of the most common and one of the most important names in Ireland. Originally there were many distinct septs of the name in Counties Cork and Kerry – where Ross Castle was their fortress in Killarney. This name is from the Irish O’ Donnchadha. This is derived from the personal name Donncha – from donn meaning brown. As a result the surname would mean descendant of the brown haired or brown complexioned man."

Or brown-nosed?

"This name is one of the most common and one of the most important names in Ireland. Originally there were many distinct septs of the name in Counties Cork and Kerry – where Ross Castle was their fortress in Killarney. This name is from the Irish O’ Donnchadha. This is derived from the personal name Donncha – from donn meaning brown. As a result the surname would mean descendant of the brown haired or brown complexioned man."

Or brown-nosed?

Hey Mr Bear, you looking for trouble

Moss of Clan O'Donnchadha

May I welcome tasasc to Bedlam. I noticed him lurking and he has just hit 500 posts, so we might see a new member of bedders!

I am also the proud owner of an Irish passport.

I am also the proud owner of an Irish passport.

From which clan do you belong Patsy?

God knows!!

But I was born in Belfast to parents and grandparents and et al born in Ireland. Shall try and find out. I am not one of those pretty American falsies who had a great great great great granny born in 1743 in Lindisfarna!!!

My brother, who was born in Uganda, had to get all the birth certificates etc. to get his passport. I just rang the Embassy up and filled in the form!

I think I'm irish too.

I drink and I laugh a lot.

Attention, Beddite Mongrels: I just invited Colin-O over. He seems like an amiable idiot sauvant. But, then the wanklette had the effrontery to ask me for directions. Anyway, he will be my pet snake and I hope you all treat him with a modicusp of respit.

Attention, Beddite Mongrels: I just invited Colin-O over. He seems like an amiable idiot sauvant. But, then the wanklette had the effrontery to ask me for directions. Anyway, he will be my pet snake and I hope you all treat him with a modicusp of respit.

hello one and all seems iv upgraded to a wanklette (is that better than being a tosser ?)

welcome to Beddies, ya bleedin' NEWBIE!!!!

Hmm.. Snakes. I had a purse once... Wait!

Start again:

I had a snakeshin shoe once.

Aw Fer <deleted>'s sake.. fuggetaboutit.

Welcome Colin!

Welcome Colin!

Not fer long.

PS, I think we still trade in tusks and elephant ears, Fluffy.