Date Posted:01:34:27 03/27/04 Sat Author:Brian O'Cathain Author Host/IP: cache-loh-ab08.proxy.aol.com / 195.93.33.14 Subject: Re: Meaning please In reply to:
Val
's message, "Meaning please" on 09:58:41 03/24/04 Wed
>What the heck is a "shebeen" or "sibin" as it is
>listed in my Gaelic/English dictionary but it does not
>give a meaning. Thanx Brian xxx
Día dhuit,
A shebeen or sibín is an illegal drinking den usually for the consumption of poitín.It was usually located in a cottage some distance from a village and "opening night" is or was passed by word-of-mouth. They can still be found in Ireland - even in Dublin - but you have to know who to ask!!!!
Is Mise Brian