From a name to a slur

ANNE CADWALLADER’S article on ethnic cleansing in Belfast (Irish Examiner, September 15) shows that not much has changed in over 200 years, even down to referring to Catholics as Taigs.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2003 - 01:00

This is not rhyming slang for “plague” as Ms Cadwallader says.

It is merely the Northern pronunciation for the personal name Tadgh.

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

185 years of the Irish Examiner

185th
Anniversary Offer

Six months of digital access for €18.50

No obligation. Ts&Cs apply.

More in this section

Letters to the Editor: Dementia proves we must make most of time Letters to the Editor: Dementia proves we must make most of time
Israel Palestinians Gaza Letters to the Editor: Ireland's subjugation should inform us about reality of Palestine
Royal High School Letters to the Editor: Leaving Cert biology, chemistry, and physics groups had same problems as maths 
CourtsYour ViewPlace: BelfastPlace: Co ChorcaíPerson: ANNE CADWALLADERPerson: CadwalladerPerson: TadghOrganisation: Irish ExaminerOrganisation: Catholics
<p>Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson will lead his team into a pair of controversial matches against Israel in the Uefa Nations League, the first of which takes place on Sunday.</p>

Letters to the Editor: Football fans need to be heard on Israel tie

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited