Stage Irish, also known as Drunk Irish, or collectively as Paddywhackery, is a stereotyped portrayal of Irish people once common in plays. It is an exaggerated or caricatured portrayal of supposed Irish characteristics in speech and behaviour.
Stage Irish, also known as Drunk Irish, or collectively as Paddywhackery, is a stereotyped portrayal of Irish people once common in plays. It is an exaggerated or caricatured portrayal of supposed Irish characteristics in speech and behaviour.
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