It’s
a 2-fer Wordplay Wednesday!
Since my primary online
screen name, from the beginning of computer time, has been Irishwriter, I couldn’t help but
celebrate next week’s Belfast Book Festival.

This
week’s Wordplay Wednesday celebrates Ireland’s
contributions to our language with a 2-fer! A trip to Ireland for a 1) writing
event, would of course, include 2) a wee bit o’ the Irish Whiskey …
1) poteen (Ireland; from póitín)
– n. illicitly distilled whiskey [let’s
call it what it is … hooch, bootleg] AND, where would you drink poteen? Why, here of course …
2) shebeen (from síbín "a
mugful") – n. establishment
where liquor is sold without a license [Ireland, Scotland, South Africa]
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Ireland's oldest pub dates back to 1198 |
So
perhaps next year, on my way to the Belfast Book Festival, I’ll be
fortunate enough to blend in with other burnished auburn (thank you, L’Oreal)
lads and lasses, and tip a glass. Um, maybe I’d better go after the writing fun.
But
if you’re there now, or want to hop on a plane, the festival is June 8 – 14, 2015, and “features both
international stars and homegrown local talent across a wide range of topics.”
What
more could a writer want? Oh … other Irish writing festivals? Your wish is my
command … http://wordsireland.ie/literary-festivals-of-ireland/
Whiskey
was invented so the Irish wouldn't rule
the world. ~ A Bit O’Blarney
(I
hope that says … 'Til next
time ... have a "wordful" week!)
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