Quote Originally Posted by WARPIPER View Post
Funny thing about the sweaters is that it is more an American thing than an Irish thing. All of my Irish friend (In Ireland) have trouble understanding the wooley thing they say that they are not that common in Ireland. Much like corn beef and cabbage it is a irish-american thing. I do love then though.
Well, they're not worn in Ireland any more. Back in the 20's all the way to the 70's (maybe 80's?) they were worn around Galway.