Green Irish transportation

It's done: Let the moving season begin! ...here is what I learned

from: Cara La Paix
Guide to becoming a Ned or a Knacker, a Spide or a Skanger, a Chav a Millie or a ScobeAll these names to describe one type of people or subculture, its hilarious. In the south of Ireland, Skangers and Scobies is used, where im from in Dublin, its usually Knackers. In Belfast where I live now, they say Spides and Millies. My Scottish friends say Neds and the english call them Chavs. You can of course pick a particular variety to join if you wish, as there is some traits unique to each one. But mostly there is just a few general characteristics you can pick up in order to slot yourself into any of the categories.

Knacker is a word I love for some reason, its definitely my personal favourite. Although I am aware it has negative connotations towards the travelling community, I definitely wouldnt be up for using the word in a derogative way. Id be more likely to use it in the context of when my boyfriend farts while im eating my lunch and ill say ‘jesus why do u have to be such a knacker’

Heres a definition of a knacker from urban dictionary:

Incestuous, boxing, sovereign ring wearing, tracksuited and shaven headed. The girls wear bellytops (Even if they’re 15 stone), the guys are small. Jewelry and violence are rampant. They enjoy looking at you with squinty eyes and scaring people. Usually found smoking a joint down the back of Dublin Bus i.e the 13A. During the bus journey they will treat the other passengers to all the ringtones in their mobile phone. Mainly up to date rubbish dance tunes, e.g eric prydz call on me.

I think that pretty much describes the definition of scanger and scobie too. I really dislike the word scobie for some reason, I feel its more insulting. Maybe they are all insulting but I like to think of them as terms of endearment. Heres a few things youll have to get down to get the look.

1. Facial Expression

Dublin scangers always have a good facial expression. So if your trying to become one, heres an illustration indicating the general hair cut, facial hair and facial expression one needs to pull off the look. Especially the knacker tash, thats a must. Now all you need is about 400 euros worth of sports gear, the latest nike air max, a few gold chains and sovereign rings and Antos your da.

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[funny] Irish Knacker desperately looking for the closest Pub

filmed at Cork Airport on May 22

More Selected #Obamavisit tweets - chronologically - more to come

BBCPeterHunt Peter Hunt 

 

Presidential car driving down Moneygall's Main Street. It's Moneygall's only street. #obamavisit

congovideos Olivier Katoto 

#Obama is 5% Irish, for them thats enough to be proud of him. #ObamaVisit

mcgconor Conor 

 by BlakeCreedon

Hurry with the babies already, when's he gonna have the pint? #obamavisit

astanleycomedy Andrew Stanley 

Little known fact: Moneygall had no buildings up until 26 days ago.#obamavisit

like_the_roman Patrick Corkery 

These Secret Service lads need to learn from the Garda how to chillax #obamavisit #irlday

TellyDubby Helen O'Rahilly 

The entire village of Moneygall tries to fit into the family photo....sweet! #obamavisit

Meehan990 Mark Meehan 

Here we go, Barack O'Bamagh's pint #obamavisit

Garda_Siochana Garda_Siochana 

another milestone for barack, first black man to get served in a pub in moneygall #obamavisit

The Queen is here, Jah bless!

There's No One as Irish as Barak Obama

animated version

Stranded in Dublin Airport

Dedicated to uncle Iky, whose flight to Vienna was cancelled today - Better luck tomorrow, godspeed!



...And the inevitable spin-offs:

Easing Tax calculations in Ireland

Daft - Irelands largest Real Estate site

Free flight - would you stand?

Ryanair, the World’s favourite airline, today (9th July) launched an online poll to ask if passengers would ‘stand’ on short flights if it meant they could travel for FREE, or pay 50% less than seated passengers. Ryanair is gauging passenger demand for its ‘vertical seating’ which will allow passengers to travel – for free – in a secure upright position on short flights of approximately one hour.

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Ryanair’s corporate song – I’m still standing »

Guess who shot himself a Hole-In-One ?

Between heavy rainshowers and a small glimpe of the sun, Mr Michael Nejman, the swedish rising star scored himself a hole on one, on a par2 shot, over the distance of 43m, carrying his team to a glorious victory.

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This truly rare occasion has been celebrated in the local pub, and a beer war raised to honor Mr and Mrs Boxworth to be.




Dublin Open / July 09

The new Pseudonym: Uncle Matt - reports from Dublin

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Gotta Love the Irish!

Hey Gordon, good job.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day Hugh!!!

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i tracked him down.. all the way to Gordonistan

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