Not quite the Valentine’s Day spirit - Irish men 'more likely to be gold diggers’

Old saying : when poverty comes in the door love goes out the window.

muirisobric: Thank you for the lovely poem! And you're right. He wasn't a Kerryman, but from Tipperary - and I certainly hope he was a "rare wan." I pity the poor woman who ends up with him.

Geeeze, Samraire: You must have met a rare wan. Definitely no' a Kerryman. I've seen'em in a Flower Shop. To catch the moment on the hop. And give his love a bunch of roses. A half hour before he proposes. And then repair to the pub. For wine & such & some pub grub. For he has a well laid plan. Known to every Kerryman. Remember always show úr love. And ú'll get blessings from above. Now that's romance for'ye.

An Irishman - loved flashy things, but was THE cheapest man I ever dated. Had no problem letting me pay for everything and played shocked when I asked if he was ever going to pull his wallet out and step up. He claimed he thought I didn't mind paying since I had "a lot of money." (Hardly true - btw.) Really? Pathetic. I love Ireland dearly, and will return often - but I'll never forget my first and only experience dating an Irishman.

95% of people still marry for love not money.Fact