Irish jig history question

[charley]

Is there any truth to this? Paddy O'Donnell opened a pub in Dublin many years ago with no bathroom. And thus the start of the Irish jig.

[Grandpa]

If an Irishman told you that, you know it has to be true.

[oldsarge]

I'm doing an Irish jig right now, And I'm not even Irish!

[jason]

Originally Posted by charley

Is there any truth to this? Paddy O'Donnell opened a pub in Dublin many years ago with no bathroom. And thus the start of the Irish jig.

Not sure. But there is this little Irish Pub I used to visit in an area influenced by Irish/Scottish culture. Lots of things like Highland games and other celebrations throughout the year. For St. Patrick's Day they close down the street and hold a big bash. The Irish Pub there removes the tables, and it is just lines to the bar. While they do have a restroom it is small, and there is porta-potties all over the area. And yet I was told the day after the place still smells of urine and some vomit tossed in.

[dinosaur]

I used to frequent an Irish Pub in Chicago called "The River Shannon". There was a small bathroom intended for "one-at-a-time" use. Nobody danced but there was at least one fight every night. You don't want to aggravate an Irishman when he has to go.