The term was used to refer to a a regiment of British soldiers recruited to serve in Ireland after the First World War. They had a reputation for being quite brutal and have been accused of many attrocities against the Irish in the years 1919-21.
Happy St. Patty's Day! Its snowing in New York. I took a bite of the green apple and decided to eat the whole thing. (*Burp*)
SoCal Guinness gal NetMichelle meets New Yawker black & tan(bass) VonRyan on St. Paddy's day in the city.We did everything except march...lol...loads of fun!
I got writers block right now...lol...give me a week or so and I'll get my creative juices together to write a review.
WOW!
Cheers!
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The term was used to refer to a a regiment of British soldiers recruited to serve in Ireland after the First World War. They had a reputation for being quite brutal and have been accused of many attrocities against the Irish in the years 1919-21.
Talk about trying to mince my words...lol...Take that!
I guess you knew also that the first known reference to the expression Black & Tan was in reference to a breed of beagles used as hunting dogs in Ireland.
Just the FAQS JACK!
Clink on the link and drink!(sounds cool man...cool!)
Cheers!
Yes I did. I was in Ireland last year. And I was told by my host that he (native Irishman) never has had corn beef and cabbage. Also he says there Jamesson and Bush drunk by both Catholics and protestant ("I;ve never known an Irishman to turn either down"). But there are little people.
He must either have had a sixth sense or he was simply drunk as a hoot owl...lol...Been there ...done that...the latter that is.
About those little people? What did he see?
Although...come to think of it...I've never seen a dead leprechaun either.
Cheers!
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Right the RUC- still around though less noxious
But the drink is a seperate issue. Both named for mixtures of colours.
Do you really want to throw on British/Colonial Regimental histories? It's my bag, baby...
Sully
Not a member of 22 the regiment, but do know what Hereford means ...