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Position:Home>History> I'm wondering where the term 'Black Irish' came from?Question: I'm wondering where the term 'Black Irish' came from!? Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: It is NOT known in the UK & Ireland!. It is, like Scotch-Irish, an American phrase!. Most people in the UK & Ireland will assume you mean Phil Lynott if you ask about the Black Irish!. http://en!.wikipedia!.org/wiki/Black_Irish Live in UK, of Irish descent, much Irish family!.Www@QuestionHome@Com The term Black Irish is used in the United States, Great Britain, Australia, and Canada to describe individuals of Irish ancestry who have features which are darker than stereotypical Irish features — blue or green eyes, fair hair, and pale skin!. Irish individuals with dark hair and eyes are often referred to as Black Irish and are understood to have Iberian ancestors!. More colloquially, people of Irish decent without "Red hair and freckles" would be considered Black Irish!. CheersWww@QuestionHome@Com I've always wondering that was well!.Www@QuestionHome@Com |