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| Fionas |
 Nov 12 2003, 07:03 PM
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Lonely soul, Ocean soul  Group: Cairde Posts: 367 Joined: 4-July 03 Member No.: 65  |
hi
I've heard the name "Paddy" in a few songs (e.g. Rocky Road to Dublin, McAlpine's Fusiliers by the Dubliners) but who was Paddy? or what does the name mean? :unsure: |
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| Sean |
Nov 13 2003, 02:22 PM
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Russian-Irish Group: Cairde Posts: 371 Joined: 10-April 03 From: Moscow, Russia Member No.: 17 |
Are you kiddin'?
Paddy - Patrick - Padraig |
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| Werewolf |
Nov 13 2003, 03:00 PM
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Finnish Fenian Group: Cairde Posts: 128 Joined: 26-July 03 From: Finland Member No.: 74 |
Sometimes Paddy might even be a reference to the parton saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick, but usually "Paddy" is just a general refence to an Irish person. Common names, especially Paddy and Mick are often used like this, as are sometimes Bill and Dan (a bit like "every Tom, Dick and Harry knows..."). Some Irish people will take offence at being called Paddy or Mick, whereas some will use the words gladly.
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| Fionas |
Nov 14 2003, 09:42 PM
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Lonely soul, Ocean soul Group: Cairde Posts: 367 Joined: 4-July 03 Member No.: 65 |
ok, checked it
diddnt know that it's a nick for Patrick or a general reference but we never end with learning :D but why will some irish people take offence at being called Paddy? :huh: |
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| Werewolf |
Nov 15 2003, 08:40 AM
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Finnish Fenian Group: Cairde Posts: 128 Joined: 26-July 03 From: Finland Member No.: 74 |
It's just the way the word is used, I guess? Usually in phrases like "drunken Paddies all over the place" or "you stupid ignorant Mick bastard". On the other hand, I often describe something I like very much as "Paddy". But that's just me. Maybe one of our resident Micks could answer you better? :D
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| Fianna |
Nov 15 2003, 04:26 PM
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�glach Group: Cairde Posts: 403 Joined: 18-May 03 From: Baile �tha Cliath, Saorst�t Eireann Member No.: 39 |
It depends who calls you a Paddy. If a foreigner called me a Paddy I'd take it as an insult, but if a mate or another Irishman called me "Paddy" I know he's just taking the piss. It's the same with Fenian. Your comrades can call you a Fenian bastard all they like, but as soon as a Brit calls you one you're making death threats against his family.
I guess it's the same as calling a black person a Nigger. That's racism, but they call themselves Nigger all the time. Sl�n |
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| Sean |
Nov 25 2003, 10:48 AM
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Russian-Irish Group: Cairde Posts: 371 Joined: 10-April 03 From: Moscow, Russia Member No.: 17 |
A brit tourist in Ireland asks a man:
- Hey, Paddy, can you tell me the way to a Post Office? - How did you know I'm Partrick by name? - I have guessed. - Then guess where is a Post Office, bustard! SAY OUTLOUD- I'M PADDY AND I PROUD!!! |
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| Irelands_Son |
Dec 24 2003, 07:43 PM
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Soldier of Ireland Group: Cairde Posts: 114 Joined: 22-December 03 From: Canada Member No.: 141 |
It could be worse, they could call us Micks
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| Paddy! |
 Jan 15 2004, 06:42 PM
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I Group: Member Posts: 1 Joined: 14-January 04 From: Ireland Member No.: 182 |
Yes Paddy is short for all of those and also for the female version of Patrick, Patricia. My name is Patricia and I get called Paddy by some people, but I wouldn't find it offensive :D
- Patricia |
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| Chucky Armagh |
Jan 15 2004, 07:03 PM
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C Group: Cairde Posts: 292 Joined: 11-July 03 Member No.: 68 |
Well Paddy, hello and failte.
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