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Colcannon (Irish: cál ceannann, meaning 'white-headed cabbage' [ˌkaːlˠ ˈcan̪ˠən̪ˠ]) is a traditional Irish dish of mashed potatoes with cabbage. It is a popular dish on Saint Patrick's Day [ 1 ] and on the feast day of St. Brigid .
Champ is popular in Ulster, whilst colcannon is more so in the other three provinces of Ireland. [citation needed] It was customary to make champ with the first new potatoes harvested. [2] The word champ has also been adopted into the popular Hiberno-English phrases, to be "as thick as champ", meaning to be stupid, ill-tempered or sullen. [6] [7]
The clurichaun (/ ˈ k l uː r ɪ k ɔː n /) or clúrachán (from Irish: clobhair-ceann [1]) is a mischievous fairy in Irish folklore known for his great love of drinking and a tendency to haunt breweries, pubs and wine cellars. [2]
Rumbledethumps is a traditional dish from the Scottish Borders.The main ingredients are potato, cabbage and onion.Similar to Irish colcannon and English bubble and squeak, it is either served as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a main dish itself.
Boxty (Irish: bacstaí or Irish: steaimpí) is a traditional Irish potato pancake.The dish is mostly associated with the north midlands, north Connacht and southern Ulster, in particular the counties of Leitrim, Mayo, Sligo, Fermanagh, Longford, and Cavan.
Coddle (sometimes Dublin coddle; Irish: cadal) [1] is an Irish dish which is often made to use up leftovers. It most commonly consists of layers of roughly sliced pork sausages and rashers (thinly sliced, somewhat-fatty back bacon) with chunky potatoes, sliced onion, salt, pepper, and herbs.
The Fenian Cycle (/ ˈ f iː n i ə n /), Fianna Cycle or Finn Cycle (Irish: an Fhiannaíocht [1]) is a body of early Irish literature focusing on the exploits of the mythical hero Finn or Fionn mac Cumhaill and his warrior band the Fianna.
Crubeens for sale. Crubeens (from Irish crúibín, meaning "pig's trotter") [1] [2] are an Irish dish made of boiled pigs' feet.They are traditionally eaten by hand, like corn on the cob. [3]