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By Paddy McCarthy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have just got back from Ireland <\/strong>and let me tell you that America should take a leaf out of their book. The country is buzzing and I tell yea this, there is no money shortage and everybody seems to be in a happy mood. The Government of Ireland just launched a budget that in my estimation is more than a good one as they took care of the people that really need it. Not here in America I am sad to say; with all the trillions of dollars they are supposed to have given out, where did it go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ireland is a new country since I emigrated in the early 80s. The pubs and restaurants are packed, maybe it\u2019s because of the new budget and everybody was celebrating when I was home. From my perspective it looks like the country will be gangbusters in 2023 especially for tourism as the country will be booming with festivals and everything else to put a smile on your face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now after I\u2019ve told you all of this in my Out&About, while I was in Ireland, here is the most famous Irishman in the whole world. Now Ireland has produced a lot of heroes who traveled all over, but the man who stayed with his roots at home and who would be now be celebrating his 297th birthday is Arthur Guinness<\/strong>, an Irish\u00a0brewer,\u00a0entrepreneur, and\u00a0philanthropist. The inventor of\u00a0Guinness\u00a0beer, he founded the\u00a0Guinness Brewery<\/strong>\u00a0at\u00a0St. James\u2019s Gate<\/strong>\u00a0in 1759. Born in\u00a0County Kildare\u00a0around 1725, Guinness\u2019s father was employed by\u00a0Arthur Price<\/strong>, a\u00a0vicar\u00a0of the\u00a0Church of Ireland. Guinness himself was later employed by Price, and upon his death in 1752, both he and his father were bequeathed funds from Price\u2019s\u00a0will.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guinness then worked at his stepmother\u2019s\u00a0public house\u00a0before founding a brewery in\u00a0Leixlip. In 1759, during a financial crisis that created an abundance of affordable property, Guinness moved to\u00a0Dublin\u00a0and purchased an abandoned brewery from the\u00a0Rainsford family. It was originally an\u00a0ale\u00a0brewery, but Guinness began producing\u00a0porter\u00a0in 1778, and by 1799, production of ale ceased with the popularity of his darker beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outside of his brewery, Guinness was socially and politically active. A devout\u00a0Protestant, he founded the first\u00a0Sunday school\u00a0in Dublin in 1786 and frequently argued for his fellow\u00a0gentry\u00a0to set a strong moral example. He was largely supportive of\u00a0Catholic\u00a0rights in Ireland but opposed the\u00a0Irish Rebellion of 1798.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a member of the Dublin Corporation of Brewers, Guinness was also instrumental in petitioning the\u00a0Irish House of Commons\u00a0to change the tax code surrounding importation of beer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Guinness and his wife had 10 children together, and upon Guinness\u2019s death in 1803, his son\u00a0Arthur Guinness II<\/strong>\u00a0inherited the brewery and all operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Did I have one or two Guinness when I was in Ireland? You bet I did and, boy, they were so nice too, well somebody has to do it, why not me?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m glad I gave you this little bit of history as a lot of people thought he was English and he was not, up yea boyo.
Talking about tourism the Guinness Stonehouse<\/strong> in Dublin is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the whole country, now where would yea get with a pint of the black stuff. The brewery tour is one of the most iconic attractions in Dublin. Whether you love the famous stout, or just want to experience a unique Irish landmark, then this tour is a must.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Okay moving on, I have to share this news as I was not here to attend: Dublin Society<\/strong> member Eddie Dowling<\/strong> was this year\u2019s honoree at The Ireland Funds\u2019 New Jersey Golf Classic<\/strong>, held on Monday\u00a0at Bayonne Golf Club<\/strong>. This year marked the event\u2019s 20th anniversary and I missed it. All I can say is good on yea Eddie, the honor was well deserved as you are the pride of the Dublin Society and also the rest of the Irish counties here in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s just another reminder that The Irish Repertory Theatre<\/strong> have another hit starting October 12 with the Chester Bailey<\/strong> show on the Francis J.Greenburger Mainstage<\/strong>. This Irish drama is by Joseph Dougherty<\/strong> and it\u2019s directed by Ron Lagomarsino<\/strong>, get your tongue around that name, just kidding. The actors starring in the show are Reed Birney<\/strong> and Ephraim Birney<\/strong>. Go to www.irishrep.org\/chesterbailey<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hope to see you all again next week when I am Out&About again\u2026 <\/p>\n

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