Since the list is so quiet, I have a question that may get some "chatter" started. Could someone please explain to me what is meant by Black Irish and Lace Curtain Irish. I have absolutely no idea about those two expressions and hope I am not asking a "touchy" question. If this is a touchy question, maybe someone could e-mail me direct. Carlene

My family defined "Lace Curtain Irish" as those who could afford to have fresh fruit in the house when no one was sick, as opposed to "Shanty Irish" . "Black Irish" referred to those who were darkheaded. Ann