Yesterday we met Juncal Caballero, a young Mexican girl from Chiapas who has just returned from one year living in Ireland. She was more than happy to share her thoughts on the Emerald Isle, Coppers and why she thinks many people don’t have a clue where Ireland is!
Iain: Hi Juncal. Can we call you Junkie?
Juncal: Sure
Iain: So then what did you think about Ireland?
Juncal: I absolutely loved it…like really. People are just so friendly. For example when I was lost in the street, the people were always bringing me to the place!
Iain: Do you think Mexican people know much about Ireland?
Juncal: Most don’t know where it is for sure. All we know about Ireland are the Irish pubs. When I moved to Ireland, to be honest I didn't know that much about the country. I knew it was beside England, but cheaper than England…Sorry. But once I got there I realized how amazing the country was. There are so many cultural things that I learned about once I arrived. I guess we just don’t know much about the country here in Mexico.
Iain: And speaking of cultural things, what was your favourite nightclub in Ireland?
Juncal: Well it depends on which day of the week it is. Like Coppers is good fun, but sometimes the guys are just all over you and it can get a little annoying.
Iain: Really? I didn't know that.
Juncal: Yeah it’s like 90% guys. I also liked Dicey’s because of its cheap drinks and good fun. And sometimes I liked to splash out and go to Everleigh Gardens.
Iain: A posh girl I see. An would you recommend Ireland to people in Mexico now?
Juncal: Yes definitely. It’s all I have been doing! I have been telling them about how much it rocks and how much I love it. I only got back a month ago and I have been so depressed seeing all my Irish friends posting sunny pictures in Stephens Green
Iain: Photoshop
Juncal: Even though we have sun in Mexico it is not the same as you appreciate it more in Ireland.
Iain: And one last thing. Did you learn any Irish phrase, in English or Irish, during your time there?
Juncal: Just one: Ramhar. It means like fat or something.
Iain: That’s a strange one to know.
Juncal: Yeah I used to date a guy and his nickname was Ramhar
Iain: Big lad then?
Juncal: No he wasn't I swear. He was skinny, like really skinny, but that was his nickname.
Iain: Right on that note I think we can call it a day. Thanks very much for your time Junkie and we hope to see you back in Ireland sometime in the future.
Juncal: Me too. Sláinte.
Iain: Hi Juncal. Can we call you Junkie?
Juncal: Sure
Iain: So then what did you think about Ireland?
Juncal: I absolutely loved it…like really. People are just so friendly. For example when I was lost in the street, the people were always bringing me to the place!
Iain: Do you think Mexican people know much about Ireland?
Juncal: Most don’t know where it is for sure. All we know about Ireland are the Irish pubs. When I moved to Ireland, to be honest I didn't know that much about the country. I knew it was beside England, but cheaper than England…Sorry. But once I got there I realized how amazing the country was. There are so many cultural things that I learned about once I arrived. I guess we just don’t know much about the country here in Mexico.
Iain: And speaking of cultural things, what was your favourite nightclub in Ireland?
Juncal: Well it depends on which day of the week it is. Like Coppers is good fun, but sometimes the guys are just all over you and it can get a little annoying.
Iain: Really? I didn't know that.
Juncal: Yeah it’s like 90% guys. I also liked Dicey’s because of its cheap drinks and good fun. And sometimes I liked to splash out and go to Everleigh Gardens.
Iain: A posh girl I see. An would you recommend Ireland to people in Mexico now?
Juncal: Yes definitely. It’s all I have been doing! I have been telling them about how much it rocks and how much I love it. I only got back a month ago and I have been so depressed seeing all my Irish friends posting sunny pictures in Stephens Green
Iain: Photoshop
Juncal: Even though we have sun in Mexico it is not the same as you appreciate it more in Ireland.
Iain: And one last thing. Did you learn any Irish phrase, in English or Irish, during your time there?
Juncal: Just one: Ramhar. It means like fat or something.
Iain: That’s a strange one to know.
Juncal: Yeah I used to date a guy and his nickname was Ramhar
Iain: Big lad then?
Juncal: No he wasn't I swear. He was skinny, like really skinny, but that was his nickname.
Iain: Right on that note I think we can call it a day. Thanks very much for your time Junkie and we hope to see you back in Ireland sometime in the future.
Juncal: Me too. Sláinte.
Like Coppers is fun but sometimes the guys are just like all over you
