Wings on their dance shoes

      

Irish weddings are big events in a  young couple's life together. 

Not many blog readers have participated in such a wedding as witnesses, family, and share in the reception. Well, after the wedding ceremony, people head to food and drink, cut the cake, and then dance. Then they dance. Oh my do they dance!!

 At this bride's reception, some gifted dancers stir up the pot, set the kettle on to boil: Members of the Riverdance are on the dance floor.

The Riverdance performances are breath taking.  When Flatley comes on stage like a shooting star, it is impressive. See below.

   1988 was the beginning of Irish Dance Popularity Jean Buter and Michael Flatley(the choreographer and creator of RiverDance). 

          

He is not a humble man.

Enjoy St. Paddy's Day!  Avoid the garishness of canals died green in Chicago.

  Eat corned beef (not really an Irish thing), boiled potatoes, onions, and cabbage. Irish brown bread is essential. Top it all of with a "trifle", which is really a British and Irish dessert.

Guinness is up to you.

Hoist a pint, or maybe two

Pionta a chrochadh.

Raise a Cup, Hoist a Pint

Weddings are joyful (usually) events where two people make vows to love and care for each for the rest of their lives.  

Probably each reader participated in such a wedding as witnesses, family, and share in the reception. Well, actually, after the wedding ceremony, people head to food and drink, cut the cake, and then dance. It can all be pretty sedate and forgettable.

  

Riverdance in 1988 which inspired Irish Dancing all over the world

On YouTube you will find so many clips of Michael Flatley who was never a humble self-deprecating fella.

But, have any of you EVER witnessed an Irish wedding? Look at these men, of all ages, dancing in rhythm.  Father of the bride is in there, with them all.

There you are, a St. Patrick's Day gift for all to enjoy a wedding done right.
Did you notice all ages join in?  The guest dancer is a professional dancer.

Enjoy St. Paddy's Day!  Avoid the garishness of canals died green in Chicago.

  Eat corned beef (not really an Irish thing), boiled potatoes, onions, and cabbage.  Top it all of with a "trifle", which is really a British and Irish dessert.

Guinness is up to you.

Hoist a pint, or maybe two