The Gaelic Pub It's Click able! Enter to the right! Always good to have a few phrases or else one might just go dry! Irish Gaelic Pub Phrases! (first the Irish then the phonetic pronunciation) PLEASE NOTE:ALL REQUESTS TO THE BAR MUST BE IN PROPER FORM TO RECEIVE LIKE RESPONSE!!! ALL OTHERS WILL WAIT THEIR TURN POLITELY PLEASE! Give me two pints of beer, please. Tabhair dom dhá phionta leanna le do thoil (tawar dum gau finnta lanna, le du hul) This is my round Seo mo sheal (shaw mu hyall) Would you like another one? Ar mhaith leat ceann eile? (air woih lyat kyunn ella) Yes (I would) Ba mhaith (bu woith) No (I would not) Niór mhaith (neer woih) There are several degrees of inebriation: drunk ar meisce (air meyshka) very drunk ar deargmheisce (air jaregveyshka) quite drunk ólta (aulta) blind drunk caoch ólta (kayokh aulta) tipsy súgach (soogakh) Toasts Cheers(health) Sláinte (slauntcha) Drink it up and don't let it come back. Caith siar é agus ná lig anair á(klh  sheer ay ugus na lig anyeer ay) Wine is sweet, but paying for it Is milis fión, ach is searbh a ióc is bitter (iss milish feen akh iss sharoo a eek) Study the following Irish Gaelic words and their English translations. They will be important for you as you enter the Gaelic Pub below. Pick an object in the picture- try to remember its Gaelic name then click on it and see if you have remembered!--(the word for your click will be at the top of the screen!) until you get this right best stay at home and stick to tea!

The Pub    An important institution in Irish Culture-a place to come in out of the cold, a living room and hall for social events and an office in which to do business. It is also a stage for performances and for public announcements of all kinds. It serves its most valuable function as it brings together diverse and individualistic people on common ground for communication with one another on the abstract planes created by sports and folklore. (by the way=my favorite Pub is J.Patrick's on Andre St. In Locust Point, Baltimore-just off Fort Avenue! -see you there sometime!) Click here for a pronunciation guide.

bottle=buidéal-Be careful of what comes from bottles and not from the tap!-generally it has to be changed somewhat before it goes into the bottle-although sometimes products are bottled "live" in which case it is best to drink them while they are still fresh. Generally when folks talk about bottles of beer they talk about pints so don't skimp when sent for a bottle get a pint please!

dog=madra (madra rua=fox)(cú=hound)A pub with a dog is generally a good one-a place where priorities are right. It is a custom for men to walk their dogs miles over the fields and hills to the pub. You should always treat the pub dog well!

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large jug=crúsca.The large jug of spirits is an ever present entity in the corner of all Irish literature. It is the very fount of hospitality and one should always be at hand.And of course it should be full=l/an. There is something about stoneware-never use glass!Your "dear" Waterford would not survive "real" hospitality!

small jug= crúiscin When one is on a long walk or on a mission of negotiation it is best to bring along a small jug. When asking for the farmers daughter in marriage or when buying a cow-all goes better with a small jug by your side- and don't fill it with water only whisky please!

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cask=soitheach. When you are really in the need of a good drink you may wish to "put your head to a cask of brandy". Always look for the wood when ordering a good draft beverage.

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mug-most often referred to as "jar" due to the appearance of pub glasses as large jars. or a crock= próca. Take care to avoid becoming "crocked"!=or you may end up in the "jug"

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drinking= ól. Drinking is not the only function of the Irish Pub. It is a center of many activities of which drinking is only one.

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sick=tinn. Sickness due to an excess of pub culture is perhaps most often due to lack of balance as it is due to excess. If you make sure to avoid mixing combustible liquids internally and get enough good food you will avoid intoxication=meisce (Maebh=intoxication) So don't let her catch up with you!

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teacher=múinteoir. Teachers regularly inhabit pubs as oft times as is said drink is the key to the mind! Treat them well and always get them a drink from the bar!

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book= leabhar. Always a good thing to have if the "crack"=atmosphere is not good.

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man=fear. Yes! Pubs can be men's places but need not always be so!-

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woman= bean, young woman=bean óg,wench=toice, wife=bean chéile, witch=bandraoi. Women are welcome in pubs but you must be sure to offer to treat them(although this is changing with the attack of the liberation movement)generally you treat them not to be patronizing but to either a.put them to sleep or b. help them to appreciate the atmosphere so they will letl you stay longer! Generally women drink beer in half pint measures though this is an overgeneralization-best ask them what they want. If its water or tea the publican will be happy to find whatever the woman needs. Women best are brought in pubs in twos or with children so that they might find some diversion from the company of men. Should you find that your woman is unhappy you probably should re-locate her to the snug (a small room off the main bar) or to the lounge side away from the men in the saloon. The secret to a good night out with a woman is to keep the woman happy!-or for that matter any one who abstains from the culture of the pub!

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children=leanai,and one is enough=páiste. Children should absolutely stay on the lounge bar side!-Unless when they are bringing you your beer or food! They are generally welcome in the more rural settings but this seems to vary with locality. A proper pub is open to all members of the family from infants right the way up and if you find one that is not-please!-don't patronize it-children like women are best kept occupied-lots of crayons and storybooks-they also go better in even numbers!

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club=cleith,blackthorn stick=shillelagh. Despite what you see in the movies there should be dust gathering on the blackthorn stick in a good pub. The management and its representatives should have things in order and avoid use of celtic justice. However always evaluate the need and if necessary be prepared!

Oh! an Irishman's heart is as stout as shillelagh,It beats with delight to chase sorrow and woe,When the piper plays up, then it dances as gaily,And thumps with a wack to leather a foe.

If you don't think you can be at peace with those gathered inside best find the door!

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window=fuinneog. Windows in pubs aren't meant to be open nor to transmit much light. However, there are exceptions- with permission or on order from the management you had best swiftly open the window as the celebration heats up. There has been many a dancer falling through the window whose added a few new steps to his performance!

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ceiling=sileáil. What ever you do do not pound on this for fear of waking the landlord above!

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floor=urlár. Try to stay off of the floor-but by all means order what the man on the floor was having!-floors in Irish pubs may not feel safe when danced upon but that is because they are well fitted and worn in!

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door=doras. Avoid being shown this! and do close it on your way out!

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wall=balla. Walls are important in Ireland-a good place to store the rocks-watch out!-old lath walls are harder than most fists!

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shoe=bróg. Beware of someone wanting to put the boot in!

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chair=cathaoir. Generally chairs are for serious talk!=and for women! Find one for her fast before she makes you leave!

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hat=hata. What you hear in pubs you should probably keep there.

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cape= caidhp. Just though I would mention it!