thanks!
I think it was the 'she's prettier than you' comment that got to me the most. Who the bloody hell says that? (even though it is clearly and patently true.)
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 6 Mar 2010, 18:50, 2 replies)

Regarding the
'prettier than you' comment, only a total bastard would say something like that. Definitely not the kind of person you *ever* give the time of day to again, in my opinion. Leave him to his own devices in the future.
As we say in Ireland, I hope it keeps fine for him. If he's this unpleasant to a supportive friend, I doubt he'll have many of them in the future.

PS: I am also a short angry woman, I could kick him too if you'd like?
(Mediumsizedbear is trying to be littler., Sat 6 Mar 2010, 20:09, closed)

Thanks also
He deserves the bruising!

Where in Ireland do you reside? (My family live there now)
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 6 Mar 2010, 20:23, closed)

I'm Irish by birth...
...but Cork by the grace of God (like) as we say down here. Cork people are known for a SEVERE superiority complex. Just thought you should know.
So anyway, I'm currently in Beal na mBlath in West Cork, just a stone's throw from the Michael Collins monument.
(Mediumsizedbear is trying to be littler., Sat 6 Mar 2010, 20:51, closed)

I went to school in Cork
for 6 months :) I've seen those T-shirts. And yes I know that place, we used to drive past
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 6 Mar 2010, 21:13, closed)

Good Lord
which school?
(Mediumsizedbear is trying to be littler., Sat 6 Mar 2010, 21:21, closed)

I can't remember the Irish name
but it was a Presentation convent.

Edit: Am pretty sure it was Coláiste na Toirbhirte
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 6 Mar 2010, 21:33, closed)

I see
I was in St. Aloysius in the city, a big Sisters of Mercy outfit. Lots of the convent schools are closed down now. Small world, eh?
(Mediumsizedbear is trying to be littler., Sat 6 Mar 2010, 21:45, closed)

Indeed
it was definitely the above, because I remember wandering around Bandon after school.

And Cork people may sometimes be arrogant, but at least you don't call yourself 'the Kingdom' like some people we could name
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 6 Mar 2010, 21:47, closed)

Oh ho!
You have named the ancient enemy! We call ourselves the 'Rebel County', which you probably already know.
Bandon, eh? That's where my Dad grew up during the war, I'm well familiar with the place.
(Mediumsizedbear is trying to be littler., Sat 6 Mar 2010, 21:54, closed)

there is genuine loathing between the two
it's a bit confusing. It's where my family live now.

My maternal grandmother was Cork (Skibareen area) and maternal grandfather was Kerry, and their relatives never accepted it. How weird is that?
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 6 Mar 2010, 22:15, closed)

Erm...
...not that weird at all, actually. Ireland is a very small place and lest we forget the Civil War is still in living memory.
My great grandmother (a Catholic from West Cork) married a Prod, he had to convert, there was war in both families.
So marrying a Kerryman would be enough to cause comment alright.
I'm a Cork woman married to a Tipperary man, sigh, the comments never stop. :-)
(Mediumsizedbear is trying to be littler., Sat 6 Mar 2010, 22:22, closed)

I guess
But it wasn't as though they were divided by religion or by affiliation. Just a bit of land.

Cork married to Tipperary man?! Shocking!
( Amberl was stripey and dominated Europe, Sat 6 Mar 2010, 22:51, closed)

I would have gone all WWE on him for saying that. Sounds like a total eejit.
(ToysForBigBoys would spread her legs for Nick Clegg., Sat 6 Mar 2010, 21:10, closed)