Sorry - Forgot to add that if the veracity of my last paragraph is in doubt may I repeat my opening lines of the thread.

On another thread it has been stated categoricaly that the 'average Brit' is anti-Irish.

Is this true?

I am British and I am not anti anyone. No-one I know is anti anyone. Not by race anyway!

Now, can I ask the question again with particular emphasis on the not by race bit?:-)

DtG