Diaspora Irish (American Irish) like De Valera who fought to make Ireland free both in Europe and North America, and was thrown in prison, wrote the Irish constitution, served several terms as head of government and head of state in the Irish Republic, and was heavily involved in the Gaelic Revival that helped save the Irish language. Also like others who funded millions of dollars to the Irish and gave their lives fighting in the IRA during 'The Troubles.' Those who continue today to support politically and financially Ireland and many of its political parties. American Fenians and Diaspora Irish patriots, you know... "fake Irish" from whom we have absolutely nothing to be thankful for and no solidarity with.
by Boyo85 December 17, 2009
A person from Scotland in the United Kingdom who supports Celtic FC. Instead of waving the flag of the country they were born in, Scotland and Great Britain, they wave the tricolour of a completely different country; Ireland; at football games and sing terrorist songs. 99% of the people who support the Salmond National Party and want to pretend Scotland is a Gaelic country (despite the fact that the language was only spoken in the Highlands and is nowadays, like Latin all but dead there) are Plaggy Pads.
This contrasts to English people of Irish descent, who proudly accept the fact that they are born in England and so are English & British, whilst not being ashamed of their ancestors origins. For example much of the populance of Liverpool, Manchester, London are ethnically Irish yet accept their correct, non divisionist, English & British cultural and national identity. As shown by the fact that you will not hear terrorist songs or waving of foreign flags at any of these clubs games.
Many of the Plastic Patricks in the United States and Scotland have a strong PIRA fetish, some have even taken to funding them financially. Plastic Paddy romantic terrorist fetishism is even more prounced than the majority of actual Irish people born in Ireland itself, who seem to have moved on a bit and are aware that Ireland has a proud culture which goes beyond bitter snipping and whinging about "da British opressa! 800 yeaaars!".
This contrasts to English people of Irish descent, who proudly accept the fact that they are born in England and so are English & British, whilst not being ashamed of their ancestors origins. For example much of the populance of Liverpool, Manchester, London are ethnically Irish yet accept their correct, non divisionist, English & British cultural and national identity. As shown by the fact that you will not hear terrorist songs or waving of foreign flags at any of these clubs games.
Many of the Plastic Patricks in the United States and Scotland have a strong PIRA fetish, some have even taken to funding them financially. Plastic Paddy romantic terrorist fetishism is even more prounced than the majority of actual Irish people born in Ireland itself, who seem to have moved on a bit and are aware that Ireland has a proud culture which goes beyond bitter snipping and whinging about "da British opressa! 800 yeaaars!".
George Galloway to a British audience: I am British and Scottish!
George Galloway to a yank Plastic Paddy audience: I am an Irishman!
George Galloway to a yank Plastic Paddy audience: I am an Irishman!
by John Bull O'Brien December 31, 2008
a plastic paddy is someone who thinks they're irish when born in any other country but ireland. could also be used to describe protestants in the south of ireland who arent irish by birth or descendancy. most plastic paddys have little or no irish blood in them and come from the states or australia.
see that st paddys day march, everyone of them a plastic paddy all wannabe's seen more irish blood when i cut meself shaving
by da origanal playa May 17, 2006
Plastic Paddy, A son or daughter born to an irish man or woman abroad, who reside in the home country there all there life but still consider themselves fully irish. Also any player that plays for Republic of Ireland football. See Matt Holland captain of Irish Football
by King Geogre the 5th March 08, 2004
An Irish American who is glorified by the people of Ireland, even though many look down at Irish Americans showing extreme pride and interest in Ireland's history and culture.
If the Irish don't like Irish Americans having intense pride in their land, why is JFK's ancestral home a national monument?
American Tourist: "Hey I saw a sign for Andrew Jackson's cottage." US Tourist #2: "That name sounds familiar..."
I'm an American but I like hurling. It's pretty dirty. You fellas across the pond should check out lacrosse.
I reversed this term to point out some hypocrisy.
There's an Irish heritage regiment (with plastic paddys) in the US National Guard called the Fighting 69th; its motto: "Gentle when stroked, fierce when provoked." LOL at dirty connotations.
American Tourist: "Hey I saw a sign for Andrew Jackson's cottage." US Tourist #2: "That name sounds familiar..."
I'm an American but I like hurling. It's pretty dirty. You fellas across the pond should check out lacrosse.
I reversed this term to point out some hypocrisy.
There's an Irish heritage regiment (with plastic paddys) in the US National Guard called the Fighting 69th; its motto: "Gentle when stroked, fierce when provoked." LOL at dirty connotations.
by Mad Bomber March 11, 2008
i am one of these, my father was born in ireland and so were all four of my grandparents. this makes me plastic. Hopefully not always used as an offensive term as my dad calls me it. lol.
he was born over in england, has done more research on irish history and been told every irish story his dad knows, learnt to drive on a tractor in ireland. Hes a plastic paddy.
by dox89 October 08, 2006