Toasting a round of pints at the pub? Be they Guiness or Harp? Then you want to say, "Slainte!" Pronounced, "slan-cha" this is the Gaelic way to say Cheers!
Of all things Irish, I especially love...
BEER! To me, the concept of beer and Ireland go hand in hand, but not just because they make a pretty darn good brew (Harp would be my fav). In Ireland beer is more than a drink. It is a conduit for comraderie. If you need to laugh, to cry, to rant, to unload, to meddle, to share, to listen, to unwind, to celebrate, to mourn- head to the pub and you will always find good company. The pub is part of the culture in Ireland, it is a sense of community. It's a part of Irish tradition to grow up a bar patron. The word stranger doesn't exist within the walls of a pub, once you walk in, you're part of the family. And we all know that beer always tastes better when shared among friends. Anyone else getting thirsty?
Slainte! 15 DAYS TILL ST. PATTY'S!
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